Cessna 182T 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CESSNA
FAA APPROVED MODEL 182T
4. If necessary, adjust heading primarily with skidding motions
rather than rolling motions so that the compass will read more
accurately.
5. Maintain altitude and airspeed by cautious application of
elevator control. Avoid over controlling by keeping the hands
off the control wheel as much as possible and steering only
with rudder.
EMERGENCY DESCENT THROUGH CLOUDS
If conditions preclude reestablishment of VFR flight by a 180°
turn, a descent through a cloud deck to VFR conditions may be
appropriate. If possible, obtain radio clearance for an emergency
descent through clouds. To guard against a spiral dive, choose an
easterly or westerly heading to minimize compass card swings due
to changing bank angles. In addition, keep hands off the control
wheel and steer a straight course with rudder control by monitoring
the turn coordinator. Occasionally check the compass heading and
make minor corrections to hold an approximate course. Before
descending into the clouds, set up a stabilized letdown condition as
follows:
1. Apply full rich mixture.
2. Reduce power to set up a 500 to 800 ft/min rate of descent.
3. Adjust the elevator trim and rudder trim for a stabilized
descent at 80 KIAS.
4. Keep hands off the control wheel.
5. Monitor turn coordinator and make corrections by rudder
alone.
6. Adjust rudder trim to relieve unbalanced rudder force, if
present.
7. Check trend of compass card movement and make cautious
corrections with rudder to stop the turn.
8. Upon breaking out of clouds, resume normal cruising flight.
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