Cessna 182T 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA SECTION 4 - NORMAL PROCEDURES
MODEL 182T FAA APPROVED
If an obstruction dictates the use of a steep climb angle, the best
angle-of-climb speed should be used with flaps up and maximum
power. This speed is 65 KIAS at sea level, increasing to 68 KIAS at
10,000 feet. This type of climb should be of the minimum duration
and engine temperatures should be carefully monitored due to the
low climb speed.
For maximum power, the mixture should be set in accordance
with the Maximum Power Fuel flow placard.
CRUISE
Normal cruise is performed between 55% and 80% rated power.
Initial power setting should be kept within the green arc ranges on
the manifold pressure gauge and tachometer. The engine RPM and
corresponding fuel consumption for various altitudes can be
determined by the data in Section 5.
NOTE
Cruising should be done at 75% power as much as
practicable until a total of 50 hours has accumulated or oil
consumption has stabilized. Operation at this higher power
will ensure proper seating of the rings and is applicable to
new engines, and engines in service following cylinder
replacement or top overhaul of one or more cylinders.
The Cruise Performance charts in Section 5 provide the pilot with
detailed information concerning the cruise performance of the Model
182T in still air with speed fairings installed. Power and altitude, as
well as winds aloft, have a strong influence on the time and fuel
needed to complete any flight. The Cruise Performance table of
Figure 4-3 illustrates some of these effects and may be used as a
guide along with winds aloft information in selecting an altitude and
power setting for a given trip. The selection of cruise altitude on the
basis of most favorable wind conditions and the use of the lower
power settings consistent with trip needs are significant factors
which should be considered on every trip to reduce fuel
consumption.
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