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Summary of Contents for 1971 Super Skymaster

Page 1: ...r E SlYMASTER ____ OWNERS MANUAL r Cessna MORE PEOP E BUY AND FLY CESSNA AIRPLANES THAN ANY OTHER MA E 1971 s h WORLD S LARGEST PRO DUCER OF GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT SINCE 1956...

Page 2: ...s servicing and care We urge you to read it from cover to cover and to refer to it frequently Our interest in your flying pleasure has not ceased with your purchase of a Cessna World wide the Cessna D...

Page 3: ...TING DETAILS _____________ 2 1 10 8 1 4 SECTION III EMERGENCY PROCEDURES _____ 3 1 SECTION IV OPERATING LlMITATIONS ________ 4 1 SECTION V CARE OF THE AIRPLANE ________ 5 1 OWNER FOLLOW UP SYSTEM ____...

Page 4: ...the points that you should know for a typical flight All information in this section is based on twin engine operation For single engine operation and procedures reference should be made to Section II...

Page 5: ...re first flight of day and after each refueling depress strainer drain lever for about four seconds to clear rear fuel strainer of possible water and sediment Check strainer drain closed c Check prope...

Page 6: ...imately 15 seconds If still unsuccessful start again using the nor mal starting procedure after allowing the starter to cool 7 OU Pressure Gage Check in green arc range within 30 seconds BEFORE TAKE O...

Page 7: ...may be used after 60 minutes of flight It is recom mended that the left and right auxiliary fuel tanks be sel octed at staggered intervals of at least 10 minutes This LET DOWN 1 Mixtures Enrichen as...

Page 8: ...AFTER LANDING 1 Wing Flaps Retract 2 Cowl Flaps OPEN 3 Elevator and Rudder Trim Reset to take off position SECURING AIRCRAFT 1 Parking Brake Set 2 Radios and Electrical Equipment OFF 3 Mixture Idle c...

Page 9: ...tion of each boom Fuel flows from the sump tanks through a by pass in each auxiliary fuel pump when it is not operating to selector valves located at the wing roots Fuel is normally fed from the left...

Page 10: ...fuel pump is functioning and the auxiliary fuel pump is turned on HI a fuel air ratio considerably richer than best power is produced unless the mixture is leaned With the engine stopped and the mast...

Page 11: ...urce is connected or the ignition starter switches are turned to the START position then a split bus contactor is automatically activated to remove power from the electronics section of the bus This i...

Page 12: ...UO StOPE ell 10 HAViD 01 1l0 4 R i AlTERNAfO f IUSURT SWITCH I I IONf STAIHU ALTUNATOIt WARNINO ClOD AUfMilt I ELECTRICALSVSTEM I SCHEMATIC TO IGNlTlOH STARTU ciRCUIT aUAlut AMMHU lOrf Oil PU UU 5W fC...

Page 13: ...ow voltage condi tion in the electrical system This light does not necessarily indicate a malfunction A low voltage condition as indicated by the amber light may be due to the battery supplying all of...

Page 14: ...ent panel and door po l The switch pOSitions are RED OFF and WHITE 10 An optional map light mounted on the bottom of the pilot s control wheel illuminates the lower portion of the cabin in front of th...

Page 15: ...ne located beside each switch illuminate when the cowl flaps have reached either the full open or full closed position and remain lighted until the switches are placed in the OFF pOSition The indicato...

Page 16: ...ghting and the handle returning to neutral is 3 9 seconds H the pOliUon indicator light does not light the gear doors will not close and hydraullc pressure will be retained on the landing gear actuato...

Page 17: ...retaining clips With four place seating each rear seat shoulder harness is attached I 1ft above the aft side window and is stowed behind retaining clips above the cabin side windows In the five or six...

Page 18: ...ing is necessary allow the starter motor to cool at frequent intervals since excessive heat may damage the armature TAXIING Taxiing over loose gravel or cinders should be done using primarily the rpar...

Page 19: ...clear of the ground make a coordinated turn into the wind to correct for drift On long runways the landing gear should be retracted after reaching the pOint over the runway where a wheels down forced...

Page 20: ...cowl flaps should be fully closed for cruising in cold and normal outside air temperatures However in hot weather the cowl flaps should be adjusted to maintain cylinder head temperatures at approxi m...

Page 21: ...oll with full flaps hold the eontrol wheel full back to insure maximum weight on the main wheels for braking Under these conditions full down elevator control wheel full forward could raise the main w...

Page 22: ...e failure altitude could be maintained more easily at this speed while the propeller is being feathered There fore it is recommended that this speed be obtained as promptly as pos lble after lift off...

Page 23: ...e best single engine climb speed since excess airspeed is lost much more rapidly than is altitude 3 Climb or continued level flight is not possible with a propeller windmilling Therefore prompt identi...

Page 24: ...PH ENGINE OUT DURING FLIGHT 1 Power Increase as required 2 Determine inoperative engine check power response to throttle movement 3 Cowl Flaps Open on operative engine as required 4 Mixture Adjust for...

Page 25: ...THRUST IDLING ENGINE CONDITIONS AT 100 MPH lAS Propell r Control Full High RPM Throttle Adju t lor RPM ielow ALTITUDE TEMPERATURE FRONT ENGINE RPM REAR ENGINE RPM Sea Lev 1 59 F 1860 2240 2500 Ft 50 F...

Page 26: ...he oil pressure gage or relief valve is mal functioning A leak in the line to the gage is not cause for immed iate concern because an orifice in this line will prevent a sudden loss of oil from the en...

Page 27: ...taining 1000 RPM on the front engine and holding the gear handle DOWN secures the landing gear in the ex tended position by hydraulic pressure When an optional rear engine hydraulic pump is installed...

Page 28: ...t 115 MPH 5 If field is smooth and hard extend landing gear within gliding distance of field manual extension requires approximately 85 full strokes of the emergency hand pump 6 Approach at 95 MPH wit...

Page 29: ...Check condition of circuit breakers to identify faulty circuit if possible Leave faulty circuit deactivated 4 Master Switch ON 5 Select switches ON successively permitting a short time de lay to elaps...

Page 30: ...folded coats or cushions for protection of occupant s face at touchdown Transmit Mayday message on 121 5 MHz giving location and intentions 1 Plan approach into wind if winds are high and seas are hea...

Page 31: ...normal category The normal category is applicable to airplanes intended for non aerobatic operations These include any maneuvers incidental to normal flying stalls except whip stalls and turns in whic...

Page 32: ...reen arc Maximum Engine rated speed 2800 RPM red line AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS FUEL FLOW INDICATOR DUAL The following is a list of the certificated calibrated airspeed markings Normal Operating Ran...

Page 33: ...imitation seat travel or baggage area limitation Additional moment calculations based on the actual weight and c g arm fuselage station of the item being loaded must be made if the pOSition of the loa...

Page 34: ...to 158 10 TOTAL WEIGHT AND MOMENT 4630 652 1 11 Lor ltc this point 4630 at 652 on the center of fl ravity moment envelope and since this pnint fillls within the envelope the is acceptablc NOTE Norm 11...

Page 35: ...3100 out to 4400 pounds before landing 3000 380 400 420 440 460 480 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 LOADED AIRCRAFT MOMENT lOOO POUND INCHES CARGO PACK FRONT FIREWALL FUSELAGE LINE FUSELAGE C...

Page 36: ...ly and safely maneuvered during ground handling by a tow bar attached to the nose wheel NOTE I I When using the tow bar never exceed the nose wheel turning angle of 39 either side of center or damage...

Page 37: ...rmal conditions require no polishing or buffing Approximately 15 days are required for the paint to cure com pletely in most cases the curing period will have been completed prior to delivery of the a...

Page 38: ...ble to suede Unlike suede leather dust and dirt marks can be removed easily with a damp sponge Remove non greasy stains with a liquid cleaner such as Mr Clean Handy Andy LestoH Liquid Ajax or Cinch Gr...

Page 39: ...3 Aircraft Radio Station License if transmitter instal ed FCC Form 556 B To be carried in the aircraft at all times 1 Weight and Balance and associated papers latest copy of the Repair and Alteration...

Page 40: ...ity oil with a range of SAE 1OW30 is recommended for improved starting in cold weather Detergent or dispersant oil con forming to Continental Motors Specification MHS 24A must be used Your Cessna Deal...

Page 41: ...S Lubricate LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK Lubricate down lock pawls down lock stops and cam surface on down lock switch brackets HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER Disassemble and clean SUCTION RELIEF VALVE INLET FILTE...

Page 42: ...current catalog of all available Customer Services Supplies many of which he keeps on hand If supplies are not in stock your Cessna Dealer will be happy to order for you The operational data charts on...

Page 43: ...0 1565 1095 1785 10 455 965 550 1080 665 1225 810 1405 20 300 710 370 805 460 920 565 1080 NOTES 1 Increase distances 10 for each 25 F above standard temperature for JDrticuJar altitude 2 For operatio...

Page 44: ...360 98 265 97 170 97 75 96 20 98 490 97 390 96 290 96 190 95 90 REAR ENGINE OPERATING FRONT PROPELLER FEATHERED 101 320 100 225 99 130 99 35 98 60 99 I 450 98 350 97 25S 97 155 96 55 98 I 590 97 48S 9...

Page 45: ...3 95 5 8 895 8 1 1240 20 47 145 88 6 2 910 8 7 1265 19 43 136 82 6 7 915 9 4 1275 18 39 124 76 7 3 905 10 1 1260 NORMAL LEAN MIXTURE Standard Conditions Zero Wind Groll Weight 4630 Pounds 7500 FEET RP...

Page 46: ...6 1 925 a 6 1285 17 44 138 83 6 7 925 I 9 3 1285 16 40 120 76 7 3 875 10 1 1215 2200 I 19 49 152 91 6 1 920 8 4 1280 I 18 45 142 84 6 5 925 9 1 1285 17 41 127 78 7 1 900 9 8 1250 CRUISE PERFORMANC NOR...

Page 47: ...WEIGHT POUNDS lAS AT 50 MPH AT SEA LEVEL 59 F AT 2500 FT 50 F AT 5000 FT 41 F AT 7500 FT 32 F GROUND ROLL TOTAL TO CLEAR 50 FT OBS GROUND ROLL TOTAL TO CLEAR 50 FT OBS GROUND ROLL TOTAL TO CLEAR 50 FT...

Page 48: ...Fuel quantity for the aux iliary tanks is read on the same fuel quantity indicators used for the main fuel tanks This is accomplished when the fuel selector valve handles are turned to the AUXILIARY...

Page 49: ...split bus to protect against damage to the transistors in the electronic equipment by transient voltage from the power source There fore the external power source can not be used when f checking elec...

Page 50: ...become obstructed If erroneous instrument readings are suspected due to water or ice in the static system ports or lines the static pressure alternate t I source valve should be opened by pulling out...

Page 51: ...hin the allowable flight limitations De icing boots are intended for removal of ice after it has accumu lated rather than to prevent its formation If ice accumulation is slow best results can be obtai...

Page 52: ...d in the respec tive radio manuals When one or more radios is installed an audio switching system is necessary The operation of this switching system is described below TRANSMITTER SELECTOR SWITCH The...

Page 53: ...nted near the upper left corner of the Windshield Use of the boom microphone allows radio communication without the necessity of releasIng any controls to handle the normal hand microphone The microph...

Page 54: ...ngers All masks are the partial rebreathing type equipped with vinyl plastic hoses and flow indicators Storage space for six masks is provided in the overhead console and is accessible by opening the...

Page 55: ...or in the face mask hose Oxygen is flow ing if the indicator is being forced toward the mask 6 Unplug the delivery hose from the outlet coupling when discontin uing use of oxygen system This automatic...

Page 56: ...omy Mixture Indicator is an exhaust gas temperature EGT sensing device which visually aids the pilot in obtaining either an efficient maximum power mixture or a desired cruise mixture Exhaust gas temp...

Page 57: ...barometric scale to original barometric setting after pressure alti tude has been obtained ELECTRIC ELEVATOR TRIM SYSTEM An electric trim system is available to facilitate trimming the air plane The...

Page 58: ...he propeller synchronizer control switch should be OFF during take off landing and single engine opera tion I l A Accelerate Stop Distances Chart 6 3 After Landing 1 8 Aircraft File 5 6 Airspeed Corre...

Page 59: ...sembly 2 6 Electric Outside Air Temperature Gage 1 10 j inescent Lighting 2 10 Elevator Trim Control Wheel 1 10 Emergency Window Exit 3 17 Empty Weight inside front cover Engine Failure During Take Of...

Page 60: ...1 10 Left Switch and Control Panel 1 10 Interior Care 5 4 Let Down 1 7 Interior Lighting 2 9 N Limitations Airspeed 4 2 dome lights 2 11 Limitations Engine Operation 4 2 Normal Category Maneuvers 4 1...

Page 61: ...ower Mixture inside front cover Spins 2 23 Split Bus Contactor 2 6 Stalls 2 23 speed inside front cover speed chart 6 2 Starters 2 6 Starter Contactors 2 6 Starting Engines 1 4 2 18 Static Dischargers...

Page 62: ...to misuse negligence or accident or which shall have been repaired or altered outside of Cessna s factory in any way so as in the judgment of Cessna to affect adversely its performance stability or r...

Page 63: ...TAKE YOUR CESSNA HOME FOR SERVICE AT THE SIGN OF THE CESSNA SHIELO CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY WICHITA KANSAS...

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