MANEUVERS

 

Power

Entry KIAS

Alt

Chandelle

FULL

105

> 1500' AGL

Lazy 8

2150

105

> 1500' AGL

Steep Turns

1950

95

> 1500' AGL

 

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS NOTES

FUEL

40 gal usable.

ENGINE

Lycoming O-360-A4A; 180 BHP @ 2700 RPM

Use of full carb heat at full throttle will result in a loss of approximately 75-100 RPM.

ELECTRICAL

28 Volt DC; 60-amp Alternator

LDG GEAR

Nose gear 34 psi    Main gear 28 psi.

STALL WRNG

Sounds 5-10 kts above stall

AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS NOTES

Max of 10° flaps for T/O

RPM on T/O roll: 2275 - 2450

Operation from either LEFT or RIGHT tank is reserved for cruising flight

Max of 30 seconds uncoordinated flight with one tank dry or operating on LEFT or RIGHT tank when ¼ full or less

Lean mixture to 50°F Rich of Peak EGT

       25-50 RPM drop past peak RPM

Always use carb heat when airborne and RPM < green arc.

Allow circuit breakers to cool » 3 minutes before resetting.

Steep slips should be avoided with flap settings greater than 20° due to a tendency of the elevator to oscillate under certain conditions.

Place fuel selector valve in either LEFT or RIGHT for refueling to minimize cross-feeding.

 
 
 

CESSNA 172N OPERATING SPEEDS (KIAS)

VS0 41

VFE 85

VNO 128

 

VS1 47

 

VNE 160

 

VX 59

VA 97 - 80

   

VY 73

@ GW   2300 - 1600

   

TAKEOFFS   CROSSWIND LIMIT - 15 KTS

 

Rotate

Climb

Flaps

Normal

55

75

Short Field

56

59

Soft Field

ASAP

73

10°

ENROUTE @ 2500' PA (STANDARD TEMP)

 

Power

KIAS

FF (gph)

Climb

FULL

70 - 85

11.0

Cruise (75 % BHP)

2512

114

8.4

Cruise (60 % BHP)

2312

103

6.9

Holding

2100

90

5.5

PATTERNS/LANDINGS   CROSSWIND LIMIT - 15 KTS

 

Power

KIAS

Flaps

Downwind

2000

85

 

Abeam Touchdown

1600

85

10°

Base

1600

75

20°

Normal final

 

65

40°

Short Field Final

 

61

40°

Soft Field Final

 

61

40°

No Flap Final

 

70

 

Inst Approach

2100

90

ILS Final (3°/480 fpm )

1700

90

MAX RANGE GLIDE WITH ENGINE OUT

Flaps Up

65 KIAS

1.5 NM / 1000' AGL

PERFORMANCE @ MAX GROSS WT (2300#)

Density Altitude Ceilings

T/O & Ldg (SL, 95°F, No Wind)

Absolute

 

Accel to 56 kts & Stop

1460'

Service

       14,200'

Short Field T/O

910' / 1610'

   

Short Field Ldg

550' / 1300'

 
 

MANEUVERS

 

Power

Entry KIAS

Alt

Chandelle

FULL

105

> 1500' AGL

Lazy 8

2350

105

> 1500' AGL

Steep Turns

2150

95

> 1500' AGL

 

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS NOTES

FUEL

40 gal usable.

ENGINE

Lycoming O-320-H2AD; 160 BHP @ 2700 RPM

Use of full carb heat at full throttle will result in a loss of approximately 75-100 RPM.

ELECTRICAL

14 Volt DC; 60-amp Alternator (738AN: 28 Volt DC)

LDG GEAR

Nose gear 34 psi    Main gear 28 psi.

STALL WRNG

Sounds 5-10 kts above stall

AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS NOTES

Max of 10° flaps for T/O

RPM on T/O roll: 2280 - 2400

Operation from either LEFT or RIGHT tank is reserved for cruising flight

Max of 30 seconds uncoordinated flight with one tank dry or operating on LEFT or RIGHT tank when ¼ full or less

Lean mixture to 50°F Rich of Peak EGT

       25-50 RPM drop past peak RPM

Always use carb heat when airborne and RPM < green arc.

Allow circuit breakers to cool » 3 minutes before resetting.

Steep slips should be avoided with flap settings greater than 20° due to a tendency of the elevator to oscillate under certain conditions.

Place fuel selector valve in either LEFT or RIGHT for refueling to minimize cross-feeding.

 
 

INTERIOR INSPECTION

NOTE:  Steps 17-25 should be accomplished expeditiously to minimize drain on the battery, particularly in OFF weather.

During the exterior inspection, check the overall condition of the airplane.  In particular look for any missing or damaged screws, rivets or antennas on the top or bottom of the aircraft.

STEP TO THE FRONT OF THE AIRCRAFT AND MAKE A FINAL OVERALL VISUAL INSPECTION.

* DO NOT use the starter motor for more than 30 sec without allowing it to cool for 2 minutes before the next use.

Improper leaning procedures will greatly reduce endurance/range

NOTE:  Before the first flight of the day and as necessary during the day, preheat the engine and pull the propeller through several times by hand.

CAUTION:  When pulling the propeller through by hand, treat it as if the ignition switch is turned on.  A loose or broken ground wire on either magneto could cause the engine to fire.

* DO NOT use the starter motor for more than 30 sec without allowing it to cool for 2 minutes before the next use.

* DO NOT use the starter motor for more than 30 sec without allowing it to cool for 2 minutes before the next use.