Cessna 182, Operating Instructions Manual

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4-7
Maximum Rate of Climb Performance
12. Maximum rate of climb data are provided below (refs E & BB):
Maximum Rate of Climb
Gross
Weight
Press Alt
IAS
(MPH)
Rate of Climb (FPM)
-20º C @ SL 0º C @ SL 20º C @ SL 40º C @ SL
2,950
lbs
SL 90 1,350 1,300 1,200 1,150
2,000 ft 90 1,250 1,150 1,100 1,050
4,000 ft 89 1,150 1,050 1,000 950
6,000 ft 87 1,000 950 900 850
8,000 ft 87 900 850 800 750
10,000 ft 86 800 750 700 650
2,500
lbs
SL 90 1,750 1,700 1,550 1,500
2,000 ft 90 1,600 1,500 1,400 1,350
4,000 ft 89 1,500 1,350 1,300 1,200
6,000 ft 87 1,300 1,200 1,150 1,100
8,000 ft 87 1,150 1,100 1,000 950
10,000 ft 86 1,000 950 900 850
Governing Conditions
1. Aircraft weight as shown.
2. Flaps UP
3. Power Set 2700 RPM / Full Throttle
4. Cowl Flaps OPEN
5. For 3,100 lbs, reduce published climb rate for 2,950 lbs by 10%
6. For Noise Abatement at 2500 RPM, reduce published climb rate by 15%
7. For glider towing at 70 MPH IAS, reduce published climb rate by 40%
Figure 4-9 Maximum Rate of Climb