SECTION 2
CESSNA
OPERATING LIMITATIONS
MODEL 172S NAV III
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown in
Figure 2-1. Maneuvering speeds shown apply to normal category
operations. The utility category maneuvering speed is 98 KIAS at
2200 pounds.
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Figure 2-1
SYMBOL
SPEED
KCAS KIAS
REMARKS
V
NE
Never Exceed Speed
160
163
Do not exceed this
speed in any
operation.
V
NO
Maximum Structural
Cruising Speed
126
129
Do not exceed this
speed except in
smooth air, and then
only with caution.
V
A
Maneuvering
Speed:
2550 Pounds
2200 Pounds
1900 Pounds
102
95
88
105
98
90
Do not make full or
abrupt control
movements above
this speed.
V
FE
Maximum Flap
Extended Speed:
Flaps 10°
Flaps 10° to FULL
107
85
110
85
Do not exceed this
speed with flaps
down.
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Maximum
Window Open
Speed
160
163
Do not exceed this
speed with windows
open
.
FAA APPROVED
2-4 U.S.
172SPHAUS-03