Cessna 182T 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA SECTION 4 - NORMAL PROCEDURES
MODEL 182T FAA APPROVED
STALLS
The stall characteristics are conventional and aural warning is
provided by a stall warning horn which sounds between 5 and 10
knots above the stall in all configurations.
Power off stall speeds at maximum weight for both forward and
aft C.G. positions are presented in Section 5.
LANDING
NORMAL LANDING
Normal landing approaches can be made with power on or power
off with any flap setting desired. Surface winds and air turbulence
are usually the primary factors in determining the most comfortable
approach speeds.
Actual touchdown should be made with power off and on the
main wheels first to reduce the landing speed and subsequent need
for braking in the landing roll. The nose wheel is lowered to the
runway gently after the speed has diminished to avoid unnecessary
nose gear loads. This procedure is especially important in rough or
soft field landings.
SHORT FIELD LANDING
For a short field landing in smooth air conditions, make an
approach at 60 KIAS with FULL flaps using enough power to control
the glide path. (Slightly higher approach speeds should be used
under turbulent air conditions.) After all approach obstacles are
cleared, reduce power to idle and maintain the approach speed by
lowering the nose of the airplane. Touchdown should be made with
power off and on the main wheels first. Immediately after
touchdown, lower the nose wheel and apply heavy braking as
required. For maximum brake effectiveness, retract the flaps, hold
the control wheel full back, and apply maximum brake pressure
without sliding the tires.
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