Cessna 172R, Operating Handbook

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SECTION
3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
CESSNA
MODEL 172R
After an engine failure in flight, the
most
important course
of
action is
to continue flying the airplane. Best glide speed as shown
|
in Figure 3-1 should
be established
as
quickly as possible. While
gliding toward a suitable landing area, an
effort
should be made
to
identify the
cause
of the failure. If time permits, an
engine restart
should be attempted as shown in the checklist. If the engine
cannot
be restarted, a forced landing without power
must
be completed.
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DC
DC
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HI
x
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10,000
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6000
4000
2000
0
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6 8
10 12 14 16 18 20
GROUND DISTANCE - NAUTICAL MILES
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1
Figure 3-1. Maximum Glide
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