Cessna Skyhawk 172N Quick Reference Manual Download

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Latest Revision: September 20th, 2022

This maneuvers flow guide is intended to be used as a ready reference and provides only the basic

steps and sequences. This guide should be used in conjunction with most current versions of FAA-H-

8083-3, the FAA Airmen Certification Standards, Practical Test Standards, and the Pilot's Operating

Handbook for the Cessna Skyhawk.

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Cessna 172N Skyhawk

Quick Reference Manual

Summary of Contents for Skyhawk 172N

Page 1: ...only the basic steps and sequences This guide should be used in conjunction with most current versions of FAA H 8083 3 the FAA Airmen Certification Standards Practical Test Standards and the Pilot s O...

Page 2: ...2 1 Preflight Normal Operations 2 Engine Starting 3 Takeoff Operations 4 Performance Maneuvers 5 Ground Reference Maneuvers 6 Landing Operations 7 Instrument Procedures 8 Emergency Procedures...

Page 3: ...1 Max Gross Weight 2550 lbs 2 Taxi Fuel Burn 8 lbs V Speeds VS0 41 VS1 47 VFE 85 VNO 128 VNE 160 VX 59 VG 65 VY 73 VA 89 97 X Wind 17 Leaning Procedures 1 Lean Assist Hold 2 Mixture Level Lean Until...

Page 4: ...n engine roughness hot spots and detonation Common Errors Not leaning the mixture while on the ground Engine overheating due to high oil temperatures during prolonged runup Failure to hold the brakes...

Page 5: ...getting the airplane airborne as quickly as possible to eliminate surface drag Shift weight from the landing gear to the wings via a high AOA to accomplish this Then fly within ground effect increases...

Page 6: ...icted by obstructions the airplane must be flown precisely at its maximum limit of takeoff performance This results in the shortest ground roll and steepest angle of climb Common Errors Failure to uti...

Page 7: ...rspeed 47 KTS Just Above Stall 5 Throttle As Required 2200 RPM 6 Recovery 7 Throttle Full 8 Flaps Retract Incrementally Description Low airspeed and high AOA attitudes while at altitude simulates the...

Page 8: ...iance on instrument instead of visual references Power On Stall Perform Flow Checklist 1 Altitude Above 1500 AGL 2 Throttle 1700 RPM 3 Airspeed 65 KTS 4 Throttle Full 5 Pitch As Required to Induce Sta...

Page 9: ...laps Up Incrementally Carb Heat Off Description Practiced to develop awareness and corrective responses to improper control inputs during a turn simulating landing or when trying to stretch a glide wh...

Page 10: ...gross weight airplane configuration and power setting an airplane will consistently stall at the same indicated airspeed However a stall will ooccur at a higher indicated airspeed with excessive mane...

Page 11: ...on The objective is to rapidly dissipate excessive altitude necessary during emergencies while remaining over top of a selected landing spot Common Errors Inadequate pitch on entry or rollout Gaining...

Page 12: ...ding 180 o From Entry 4 Resume Normal Cruise Establish Description This maximum performance climbing turn finishes 180 from the initial altitude below and just above stalling speed The goal is to obta...

Page 13: ...try Level d Heading 180 o From Entry E Reverse Direction Repeat Maneuver 5 Resume Normal Cruise Establish Description Intended to enhance proper coordination of the flight controls throughout a wide r...

Page 14: ...l Altitude Groundspeed 11 3 1000 PA 2 Airspeed Established at 90 kts 3 Enter Downwind Between Pylons A Above pivotal altitude reference line move rearward B At pivotal altitude aircraft pivots on refe...

Page 15: ...irplane by holding backpressure as long as practicable Common Errors Unstable approach excessive descent rate or airspeed Round out too high Poor power management during round out and touch down Hard...

Page 16: ...ain directional control Failure to abort an unsafe approach Power Off 180 o Pre Landing GUMPPS Checklist 1 Abeam Power Idle 65 KTS Trim 2 Base Flaps 10 o as Necessary 3 Final 65 KTS Flaps as Necessary...

Page 17: ...and or landing configuration conditions cannot safely be assured a landing must aborted The earlier a go around can be initiated the safer its execution becomes Common Errors Pride believing a rejecte...

Page 18: ...Radio Radial Nav Source Reaching MDA DA Level Off 1 Throttle As Required 2 Pitch Level Flight 3 Trim Adjust 4 Time Monitor At MDA if runway is in sight per 91 175 continue and land If requirements ar...

Page 19: ...Ahead C Brakes As Required 2 Insufficient Runway Remains A Perform ABCD Checklist B Landing Straight Ahead Avoid Obstacles C Flaps As Necessary 3 Sufficient Altitude Gained Attempt Restart A Perform A...

Page 20: ...ding No Engine Power Perform ABCD Checklist 1 Airspeed 65 KTS 2 Landing Pattern Established 1000 AGL When Committed to Landing 3 Airspeed 65 KTS 4 Flaps As Necessary 5 Throttle Idle 6 Mixture Cut off...

Page 21: ...sdiagnosis of the prevailing issues o Lack of planning for emergency maneuvers o Failure to aviate navigate communicate Emergency Descent 1 Power Idle 2 Mixture Full 3 Carb Heat On 4 Airspeed 73 KTS 5...

Page 22: ...22 Notes...