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The T-41 is a military trainer aircraft based on the Cessna 172, designed for primary flight instruction. The T-41B variant, equipped with a more powerful engine, is commonly used for pilot training. The T-41D features upgraded avionics and performance enhancements for basic flight and navigation training. The T-41K is a modernized version configured with advanced equipment and improved reliability for extended service life. Across its variants, the T-41 has been a dependable platform for introducing student officers to military aviation.
SPECIFICATION Model R172E & H (T-41B/D)
DESIGN GROSS WEIGHT
Utility Mission: 2200 lb
Normal Mission: 2550 lb
FUEL CAPACITY
Total: 52 gal
Usable: 46 gal
OIL CAPACITY: 10 qt
ENGINE MODEL: IO – 360 – D
PROPELLER (Constant Speed): 75” McCAULEY
MAIN WHEEL TIRES: 6.00 X 6 4-Ply rating
Pressure (Thru R172F): 24 psi
Pressure (Beginning w/ R172G): 30 psi
NOSE WHEEL TIRE: 6.00 X 6 4-Ply rating
Pressure: 26 psi
NOSE GEAR STRUT PRESSURE
(Extended): 45 psi
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Camber: 3º to 5º
Toe-in: 0’ to .06”
AILERON TRAVEL
Up: 20º + 1º
Down: 15º + 1º
WING FLAP TRAVEL: 0º to 40º + 2º
RUDDER TRAVEL
(Measured parallel to water line)
Right: 16º 10’ + 1º
Left: 16º 10’ + 1º
(Measured perpendicular to hinge line)
Right: 17º 14’ + 1º
Left: 17º 14’ + 1º
ELEVATOR TRAVEL
Up: 28º +1º - 0º
Down: 23º +1º - 0º
ELEVATOR TRIM TAB TRAVEL
Up: 28º +1º - 0º
Down: 13º +1º - 0º
PRINCIPAL DIMENSION
Wing Span: 36’ 2”
Tail Span: 11’ 4”
Length: 26’ 4½”
Fin Height (Max w/ nose gear depressed): 8’ 9½”
Track width: 7’ 2”
SPECIFICATION Model 172 series R172K (T-41K)
GROSS WEIGHT
Normal: 2550 Lbs
Utility: 2200 Lbs
FUEL CAPACITY
Total (standard): 52 Gal
Usable (Standard): 49 Gal
Total (extended range): 68 Gal
Usable (extended range): 66 Gal
OIL CAPACITY
(Without external filter) THRU 1980 MODEL YEAR: 6 Quarts
(With external filter) THRU 1980 MODEL YEAR: 7 Quarts
(Without external filter) BEGINNING 1981 MODEL YEAR: 7 Quarts
(With external filter) BEGINNING 1981 MODEL YEAR: 8 Quarts
ENGINE MODEL
172 AND F172 series (refer to engine data): IO 360 series
PROPELLER
(Fixed pitch) (172 and F172 series): 75” McCAULEY
MAIN WHEEL TIRES (172 and F172): 6.00 X 6, 4 – ply
Pressure THRU 1980 MODEL YEAR: 29 Psi
Pressure BEGINNING 1981 MODEL YEAR: 28 Psi
NOSE WHEEL TIRES (172 and F172 series)
TIRE THRU 1980 MODEL YEAR: 5.00 X 5, 4 – Ply
Pressure: 31 Psi
BEGINNING 1981 MODEL YEAR: 5.00 X 5, 6 – Ply
Pressure: 34 Psi
NOSE GEARSTRUT PRESSURE (Strut extended): 45 Psi
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Tubular Spring Struts)
Camber: 2º to 4º
Toe – in: 0” to .18 “
Tubular gear is non adjustable
AILERON TRAVEL
Up: 20º + 1º
Down: 15º + 1º
SPECIFICATION SF260 FH/M
DESIGN GROSS WEIGHT
Utility Mission: 1200kg
Normal Mission
FUEL CAPACITY
System Capacity: 64.0 USG
Wing Tank Capacity (each): 13.0 USG
Tip Tank Capacity (each): 19.0 USG
System total useful capacity: 62.0 USG
Wing Tank useful Capacity: 12.7 USG
Tip Tanks Useful Capacity: 18.3 USG
OIL CAPACITY: 12 Qts
ENGINE MODEL : LYCOMING O-540-E4-A5
PROPELLER (Constant Speed): HARTZELL
MAIN WHEEL TIRES: 6.00 X 6 6-Ply rating
Pressure: 36 PSI
NOSE WHEEL TIRE
Pressure: 28 psi
NOSE GEAR STRUT PRESSURE: 120 psi
MAIN GEAR STRUT PRESSURE: 682 psi
AILERON TRAVEL
Up: 24º + 1º
Down: 13º + 1º
Cable size: 5/32
Tension: 44 + 4.4 lbs
WING FLAP TRAVEL: 0º to 50º + 1º
RUDDER TRAVEL
Right: 30º + 1º
Left: 30º + 1º
Cable size: 5/32
Tension: 44 + 4.4 lbs
ELEVATOR TRAVEL
Up: 24º +1º
Down: 16º +1º
Cable size: 5/32
Tension: 44 + 4.4 lbs
ELEVATOR TRIM TAB
Up: 20º + 1º
Down: 25º + 1º
SPECIFICATION LC210
DESIGN GROSS WEIGHT: 2900 lb
FUEL CAPACITY (TOTAL): 65 gal
OIL CAPACITY: 12 qt
ENGINE MODEL
(Refer to Section 12 for Engine Data): Continental IO-470-E
PROPELLER
Constant Speed: 82" Hartzell or McCauley
LANDING GEAR
Retractable Hydraulic Actuated: Tricycle
MAIN WHEEL TIRES: 15 x 6.00 x 6, 6-ply rating
Pressure: 53 psi
NOSE WHEEL TIRE: 5.00 X 5, 6-ply rating
Pressure: 35 psi
NOSE GEAR STRUT PRESSURE (Strut Extended): 95 psi
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Camber: +4°±1.5°
Toe-in: 0 to 0.06"
AILERON TRAVEL
Up: 20°±2°
Down: 14°±2°
WING FLAP TRAVEL
Hydraulic-Actuated: 0° to 38°, +2°-1°
RUDDER TRAVEL (Measured perpendicular to hinge line)
Right: 27°13'±1°
Left: 27°13'±1°
ELEVATOR TRAVEL
Up: 26°30'±1°
Down: 22° ±1°
ELEVATOR TRIM TAB TRAVEL
Up: 25°,+1°-0°
Down: 15°,+1°-0°
PRINCIPAL DIRECTIONS
Wing Span: 36'7"
Tail Span: 10'10"
Length: 27'9"
Fin Height (Maximum with Nose Gear Depressed and Rotating Beacon Installed on Fin): 9'9"
Track Width: 8' 2-1/2"
BATTERY LOCATION: Under Baggage Compartment Floor