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Page 1: ...PILOT S OPERATING HANDBOOK Cessna 1976 Skyhawk CESSNA MODEL 172M j...

Page 2: ...stance Over 50 Ft Obstacle LANDING PERFORMANCE Ground Roll Total Distance Over 50 Ft Obstacle STALL SPEED CAS Flaps Up Power Off Flaps Down Power Off MAXIMUM WEIGHT STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT Skyhawk Skyha...

Page 3: ...I I I I 1976 00 El 72 S o o 0 C S A AI C V 10 I A PA SA...

Page 4: ...na Dealers world wide d Best in the industry Specific benefits and provisions of the warranty plus other important benefits for you are contained in your Customer Care Program book supplied with your...

Page 5: ...hed by Cessna Aircraft Company These are distributed to Cessna Dealers and to those who subscribe through the Owner Follow Up System If you are not receiving subscription service you will want to keep...

Page 6: ...d Entry Dimensions Baggage Space and Entry Dimensions Specific Loadings Symbols Abbreviations and Terminology General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols Meteorological Terminology Engine Power Terminolo...

Page 7: ...lights installed 2 Maximum height shown with nose gear depressed all tires and nose strut properly inflated and flashing beacon installed 3 Wheel ase length is 65 4 Propeller ground clearance is 11 3...

Page 8: ...orizontally opposed carburetor equipped four cylinder engine with 320 cu in displacement Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed 150 rated BHP at 2700 RPM PROPELLER Propeller Manufacturer McCauley Accessor...

Page 9: ...rs and at the first 25 hour oil change Continue to use until a total of 50 hours has accumulated or oil consumption has stabilized NOTE The airplane was delivered from the factory with a corro sion pr...

Page 10: ...bs Weight in Baggage Compartment Utility Category In this category the baggage compartment and rear seat must not be occupied STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS Standard Empty Weight Skyhawk 1387 lbs Maximum U...

Page 11: ...est speed permis sible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be exceeded except in smooth air then only with caution Never Ex...

Page 12: ...the cross wind component for which adequate control of the airplane during takeoff and landing was actually demonstrated during certification tests The value shown in not considered to be limiting Usa...

Page 13: ...of Gravity Limits are the extreme center of gravity locations within which the airplane must be operated at a given weight Standard Empty Weight is the weight of a standard airplane including unusable...

Page 14: ...t Limits Normal Category Utility Category Center of Gravity Limits Normal Category Utility Category Maneuver Limits Normal Category Utility Category Flight Load Factor Limits Normal Category Utility C...

Page 15: ...ted with optional systems or equip ment are included in Section 9 NOTE The airspeeds listed in the Airspeed Limitations chart figure 2 1 and the Airspeed Indicator Markings chart figure 2 2 are based...

Page 16: ...Maximum Structural 126 128 Do not exceed this speed Cruising Speed except in smooth air and then only with caution VA Maneuvering Speed 2300 Pounds 96 97 Do not make full or abrupt 1950 Pounds 88 89 c...

Page 17: ...sing speed Yellow Arc 128 160 Operations must be onducted with caution and only in smooth air Red Line 160 Maximum speed for all operations Figure 2 2 Airspeed Indicator Markings POWER PLANT LIMITATIO...

Page 18: ...rature 100 245 F Oil Pressure 25 psi 60 90 psi Carburetor Air 15 to 5 C Temperature Figure 2 3 Power Plant Instrument Markings WEIGHT LIMITS NORMAL CATEGORY Maximum Takeoff Weight 2300 lbs Maximum Lan...

Page 19: ...5 inches aft of datum at 2000 lbs Aft 40 5 inches aft of datum at all weights Reference Datum Front face of firewall MANEUVER LIMITS NORMAL CATEGORY This airplane is certificated in both the normal a...

Page 20: ...h the nose down Proper speed control is an essential requirement for execution of any maneuver and care should always be exercised to avoid excessive speed which in turn can impose excessive loads In...

Page 21: ...able Fuel 4 0 U S gallons 2 Long Range Tanks 26 U S gallons each Total Fuel 52 U S gallons Usable Fuel all flight conditions 48 U S gallons Unusable Fuel 4 0 U S gallons NOTE To ensure maximum fuel ca...

Page 22: ...ormal Category No acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved Utility Category Baggage compartment and rear seat must not be occupied NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS APPROVED EXCEPT THOSE LISTED BELOW Maneuve...

Page 23: ...HT 19 GAL LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY OFF On the fuel selector valve long range tanks BOTH 48 GAL ALL FLIGHT ATTITUDES LEFT 24 GAL LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY RIGHT 24 GAL LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY OFF 4 Near fuel tank filler ca...

Page 24: ...20 POUNDS MAXIMUM BAGGAGE AND OR AUXILIARY PASSENGER FORWARD OF BAGGAGE DOOR LATCH 50 POUNDS MAXIMUM BAGGAGE AFT OF BAGGAGE DOOR LATCH MAXIMUM 120 POUNDS COMBINED FOR ADDITIONAL LOADING INSTRUCTIONS S...

Page 25: ...Precautionary Landing With Engine Power Ditching Fires Engine Fire During Start On Ground Engine Fire In Flight Electrical Fire In Flight Cabin Fire Wing Fire Icing Inadvertent Icing Encounter Static...

Page 26: ...ouds Recovery From A Spiral Dive Flight In Icing Conditions Static Source Blocked Spins Rough Engine Operation Or Loss Of Power Carburetor Icing Spark Plug Fouling Magneto Malfunction Low Oil Pressure...

Page 27: ...red and applied as necessary to correct the problem Emergency procedures associated with the ELT and other optional systems can be found in Section 9 AIRSPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATION Engine Failure After...

Page 28: ...flaps DOWN 2 Mixture IDLE CUT OFF 3 Fuel Selector Valve OFF 4 Ignition Switch OFF 5 Wing Flaps AS REQUIRED 40 recommended 6 Master Switch OFF 7 Doors UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN 8 Touchdown SLIGHTLY TA...

Page 29: ...CUSHION at touchdown with folded coat or seat cushion 9 Airplane EVACUATE through cabin doors If necessary open window and flood cabin to equalize pressure so doors can be opened 10 Life Vests and Ra...

Page 30: ...mixture 6 Forced Landing EXECUTE as described in Emergency Land ing Without Engine Power ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT 1 Master Switch OFF 2 All Other Switches except ignition switch OFF 3 Vents Cabin Ai...

Page 31: ...signs of carburetor air filter ice and apply carburetor heat as required An unexplained loss in engine speed could be caused by carburetor ice or air intake filter ice Lean the mixture for maxi mum RP...

Page 32: ...Approach NORMAL 2 Touchdown GOOD TIRE FIRST hold airplane off flat tire as long as possible ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS OVER VOLTAGE LIGHT ILLUMINATES 1 Master Switch OFF both sides 2...

Page 33: ...sel dom sufficient to execute a 180 gliding turn necessary to return to the runway The checklist procedures assume that adequate time exists to secure the fuel and ignition systems prior to touchdown...

Page 34: ...g height over a water surface LAN DI NG WIT HOUT ELEVAT OR CONTROL Trim for horizontal flight with an airspeed of approximately 60 KIAS and flaps set to 20 by using throttle and elevator trim control...

Page 35: ...vel flight by leveling the miniature airplane 3 Check accuracy of the turn by observing the compass heading which should be the reciprocal of the original heading 4 If necessary adjust heading primari...

Page 36: ...tain an 80 KIAS glide 5 Keep hands off the control wheel using rudder control to hold a straight heading 6 Apply carburetor heat 7 Clear engine occasionally but avoid using enough power to dis turb th...

Page 37: ...ITION 3 APPLY AND HOLD FULL RUDDER OPPOSITE TO THE DIREC TION OF ROTATION 4 JUST AFTER THE RUDDER REACHES THE STOP MOVE THE CONTROL WHEEL BRISKLY FORWARD FAR ENOUGH TO BREAK THE STALL Full down elevat...

Page 38: ...repairs using the BOTH position of the ignition switch unless extreme r oughness dictates the use of a single ignition position MAGNETO MALFUNCTION A sudden engine roughness or misfiring is usually ev...

Page 39: ...attery would overheat and evaporate the electrolyte at an excessive rate Electronic components in the electrical system could be adversely affected by higher than normal voltage if a faulty voltage re...

Page 40: ...Nose Left Wing Left Wing Leading Edge Left Wing Trailing Edge Before Starting Engine Starting Engine Before Takeoff Takeoff Normal Takeoff Maximum Performance Takeoff Enroute Climb Cruise Descent Bef...

Page 41: ...rosswind Takeoffs Enroute Climb Cruise Stalls Spins Landing Normal Landing Short Field Landing Crosswind Landing Balked Landing Cold Weather Operation Starting Flight Operations Hot Weather Operation...

Page 42: ...t be used Takeoff Flaps Up Normal Climb Out Maximum Performance Takeoff Speed at 50 feet Enroute Climb Flaps Up Normal Sea Level Normal 10 000 Feet Best Rate of Climb Sea Level Best Rate of Climb 10 0...

Page 43: ...d inspection In cold weather r small accumulations of frost ice or snow f tail and control surfaces Also make sure surfaces contain no internal accumulations bris If a night flight is planned check op...

Page 44: ...ECK for proper inflation 3 Before first flight of the day and after each refueling use sampler cup and drain small quantity of fuel from fuel tank sump quick drain valve to check for water sediment an...

Page 45: ...k drainvalve to check for water sediment and proper fuel grade red 3 Fuel Quantity CHECK I SUA LLY for desired level 4 Fuel Filler Cap SEC CRE 0 LEFT WING Leading Edge 1 Pitot Tube Cover RE IOVE and c...

Page 46: ...nstalled OFF 7 Fuel Selector Valve BOTH 8 Mixture RICH below 3000 feet 9 Parking Brake SET 10 Throttle 1700 RPM a Magnetos CHECK RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM on either magneto or 50 RPM differen...

Page 47: ...is necessary use speeds shown in the Rate Of Climb chart in Section 5 2 Throttle FULL OPEN 3 Mixture FULL RICH mixture may be leaned above 3000 feet CRUISE 1 Power 2200 2700 RPM no more than 75 2 Ele...

Page 48: ...y NORMAL LANDING 1 Touchdown MAIN WHEELS FIRST SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 2 Landing Roll LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY 3 Braking MINIMUM REQUIRED AFTER LANDING 1 Wing Flaps UP 2 Carburetor Heat COLD SECU R...

Page 49: ...ing If the engine is underprimed most likely in cold weather with a cold engine it will not fire at all and additional priming will be necessary As soon as the cylinders begin to fire open the throttl...

Page 50: ...TE CESSNA MODEL 172M Strong quartering tail winds req llre caution Avoid sudden bursts of the t rattle and sharp braking when the air plane 1 m l s attitude Use the steerable nose wheel and rudder to...

Page 51: ...n RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM on either magneto or show greater than 50 RPM differential between magnetos If there is a doubt concerning opera tion of the ignition system RPM checks at higher e...

Page 52: ...in Section 8 under Propeller Care Prior to takeoff from fields above 3000 feet elevation the mixture should be leaned to give maximum RPM in a full throttle static runup After full throttle is applied...

Page 53: ...obtain maximum RPM 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 NOTE Climbs at speeds lower than the best rat...

Page 54: ...1 Pull the mixture control out until engine RP pea l s 3 r d begins to fall off 2 Enrichen slightly back to peak RPM For best fuel economy at 75c power or less operate t e leanest mixture that results...

Page 55: ...ith the spin o haracteristics of the Cessna 172M The cabin should be clean and all loose equipment including the mi crophone and rear seat belts should be stowed or secured For a solo flight in which...

Page 56: ...spiral For the purpose of training in spins and spin recoveries a 1 or 2 turn spin is adequate and should be used Up to 2 turns the spin will pro gress to a fairly rapid rate of rotation and a steep a...

Page 57: ...usual ly the primary factors in determining the most comfortable approach speeds Steep slips should be avoided with flap settings greater than 20o due to a slight tendency for the elevator to oscilla...

Page 58: ...le nose wheel and occasional braking if necessary The maximum allowable crosswind velocity is dependent upon pilot capability as well as aircraft limitations With average pilot technique direct crossw...

Page 59: ...er to Section 7 under Ground Service Plug Receptacle for operating details Cold weather starting procedures are as follows With Preheat 1 With ignition switch OFF and throttle closed prime the engine...

Page 60: ...hazard in the event of a backfire If this occurs maintain a cranking action to suck flames into the engine An outside attendant with a fire extinguisher is advised for cold starts without pre heat Du...

Page 61: ...aircraft under VFR over outdoor assemblies of persons recreational and park areas and other noise sensitive areas should make every effort to fly not less than 2 000 feet above the surface weather pe...

Page 62: ...hart Figure 5 3 Stall Speeds Figure 5 4 Takeoff Distance 2300 Lbs Takeoff Distance 2100 Lbs and 1900 Lbs Figure 5 5 Rate of Climb Figure 5 6 Time Fuel and Distance to Climb Figure 5 7 Cruise Performan...

Page 63: ...opeller condition and air turbulence may account for variations of 10 or more in range and endurance Therefore it is important to utilize all available information to estimate the fuel required for th...

Page 64: ...lar sample problem the takeoff distance informa tion presented for a weight of 2300 lbs a pressure altitude of 2000 feet and a temperature of 30 C should be used and results in the following Ground ro...

Page 65: ...p in view of the anticipated 10 knot headwind component However selecting a 65 power setting from the range profile chart yields a predicted range of 477 nautical miles under zero wind conditions The...

Page 66: ...ndard the correction would be x 10 16 Increase With this factor included the fuel estimate would be calculated as follows Fuel to climb standard temperature Increase due to non standard temperature 2...

Page 67: ...alculations should be used for estimating the landing distance at the destination airport Figure 5 10 presents maximum performance technique landing distances for various airport altitude and temperat...

Page 68: ...49 FLAPS 40 KIAS 40 KCAS 47 AIRSPEED CALl BRATION NORMAL STATIC SOURCE 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 55 62 70 80 89 99 108 50 60 70 80 85 55 62 71 80 85 50 60 70 80 85 54 62 71 81 86 120 118 CESSNA MODEL 17...

Page 69: ...ER VENTS AND WINDOWS CLOSED 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 39 51 61 71 82 91 101 111 40 50 60 70 80 85 40 51 61 71 81 85 40 50 60 70 80 85 38 50 60 70 79 83 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE 120 130 140 121 131 141 HE...

Page 70: ...N 5 PERFORMANCE CESSNA MODEL 172M TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART 120 100 80 60 t L1J I z L1J a I 40 LL t w w a l J L1J 0 20 0 20 40 40 20 0 20 J 60 DEG REES CELSIUS Figure 5 2 Temperature Conversio 1 C...

Page 71: ...GLE OF BANK WEIGHT FLAP oo 30 45 60 LBS DEFLECTION KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS KIAS KCAS UP 42 50 45 54 50 59 59 71 2300 100 38 47 40 51 45 56 54 66 40 36 44 38 47 43 52 51 62 MOST FORWARD CENTER OF...

Page 72: ...tances by 15 of the ground roll figure TAKEOFF 0 C 10 C 20 C 30 C 40 C WEIGHT SPEED PRESS LBS KIAS ALT TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL LIFT AT FT GRND TO CLEAR GRND TO CLEAR GRND TO CLEAR GRND TO CLEAR...

Page 73: ...000 1100 1965 1185 2115 1275 2270 1370 2435 7000 1215 2180 1305 2345 1405 2520 1510 2715 8000 1340 2425 1445 2615 1555 2815 1675 3040 S L 505 915 540 975 580 1035 620 1105 1000 550 995 590 1060 635 11...

Page 74: ...for Maximum RPM During Climb WEIGHT PRESS CLIMB RATE OF CLIMB FPM LBS ALT SPEED FT KIAS 20 C 0 C 20 c 40 C 2300 S L 78 755 695 630 565 2000 76 655 595 535 470 4000 74 555 500 440 380 6000 72 460 405...

Page 75: ...standard temperature 4 Distances shown are based on zero wind PRESSURE CLIMB RATE OF FROM SEA LEVEL WEIGHT TEMP LBS ALTITUDE oc SPEED CLIMB FUEL USED DISTANCE FT KIAS FPM TIME MIN GALLONS NM 2300 S L...

Page 76: ...02 6 4 2300 49 96 6 0 2200 44 91 5 7 STANDARD TEMPERATURE BHP KTAS GPH 75 113 8 2 71 111 7 8 64 107 7 2 58 101 6 7 52 95 6 2 75 116 8 3 68 111 7 5 61 106 6 9 55 100 6 5 49 93 6 1 75 118 8 2 71 116 7 9...

Page 77: ...b and the distance during climb as shown in figure 5 6 2 Reserve fuel is based on 45 minutes at 45 BHP and is 4 3 gallons 12 000 i J 104 KTAS 94 KTAS 1 115 0 KTAS 10 000 1 91 KTAS 120 KTAS 112 KTAS 80...

Page 78: ...tart taxi takeoff and climb and the distance during climb as shown in figure 5 6 2 Reserve fuel is based on 45 minutes at 45 BHP and is 4 3 gallons 12 000 104 KTAS l v 115 94 KTAS J v KTAS 10 000 Q 0...

Page 79: ...s chart allows for the fuel used for engine start taxi takeoff and climb and the time during climb as shown in figure 5 6 2 Reserve fuel is based on 45 minutes at 45 BHP and is 4 3 gallons 12 000 l I...

Page 80: ...is chart allows for the fuel used for engine start taxi takeoff and climb and the time during climb as shown in figure 5 6 2 Reserve fuel is based on 45 minutes at 45 BHP and is 4 3 gallons 12 000 fl...

Page 81: ...T GRND TO CLEAR GRND TO CLEAR GRND TO CLEAR GRND TO CLEAR GRND TO ClEAR ROLL 50FT OBS ROLL 50 H OBS ROLL 50FT OB 3 f101 I_ FT 013 ROIL 50FTORS 2300 60 S L 495 1205 510 1235 530 1265 545 1295 565 1330...

Page 82: ...72M SECTION 6 WEIGHT BALANCE EQUIPMENT LIST SECTION 6 WEIGHT BALANCE EQUIPMENT LIST TABLE Of CONTENTS Introduction Airplane Weighing Procedures Weight and Balance Equipment List Page 6 3 6 3 6 5 6 13...

Page 83: ...o dr ain all fue l c Remove oil sump drain plug to drain all oil d Move sliding seats to the most forward position e Raise flaps to the fully retracted position f Place all control surfaces in neutral...

Page 84: ...From Item 5 page 6 5 Add Oil No Oil Filter 8 Ots at 7 5 Lbs Gal With Oil Filter 9 Ots at 7 5 Lbs Gal Add Unusable Fuel Std Tanks 4 Gal at 6 Lbs Gal L R Tanks 4 Gal at 6 Lbs Gal Equipment Changes Airp...

Page 85: ...selage station is also shown but need not be used on the Sample Loading Prob lem The moment which is shown must be divided by 1000 and this value used as the moment 1000 on the loading problem Use the...

Page 86: ...DEL I SERIAL NUMBER I PAGE NUMBER WEIGHT CHANGE ITEM NO RUNNING BASIC ADDED REMOVED EMPTY WEIGHT DATE DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE OR MODIFICATION Wt Arm Moment Wt Arm Moment Wt Moment In Out lb ln 1000 lb...

Page 87: ...justable seats positioned for average occupant Number s in paren theses indicate forward and aft li mlts of occupant center of gravity range Arm measured to the cente r of the areas shown NOTE The rea...

Page 88: ...TOP BOTTOM FRONT REAR CABIN DOOR I 32 I 37 I 40 I 4 1 BAGGAGEDOOR 15V4 lSIJ 22 2 1 CABIN WIDTH MEASUREMENTS CESSNA MODEL 172M WIDTH LWR WINDOW L1 NE CABIN FLOOR INSTRUMENT PANEL REAR DOOR POST BULKHEA...

Page 89: ...Rear Passengers 340 24 8 5 Baggage Area 1 or Passenger on Child s Seat Station 82 to 108 120 Lbs Max 6 Baggage Area 2 Station 108 to 142 50 Lbs Max 7 TOTAL WEIGHT AND MOMENT 2300 102 9 8 Locate this p...

Page 90: ...11 111 11111111111111111111 n 11 v 1 r 17T1l I Tll 1 MAXIMUM USABLE FUEL1 J JJ Jool r I I lO JI f L _I i I STANDARD TANKS I 50 1 J r_ G 1 r j t LONG RANGE TANKS N C v TTTTT111 1 D I L l l l 0 M f llll...

Page 91: ...RMAL r t r CATEGORY I J 21QQ I I t 1 r IJ 2000 I r r 1900 I Ay 00 J 1800 4 I r 1700 I I 1600 1500 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 LOADED AIRCRAFT MOMENT 1000 POUND INCHES Figure 6 7 Center of Gra...

Page 92: ...GORY I I I I I I r 1600 I I I I I I I I I I l 1 r I i t i j j i li j i i iI i I 1 t 1 I 1 I I i j j l I If j j 1 I I I 1500 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 AffiCRAFT C G LOCATION INCHES AFT...

Page 93: ...n S standard equipment items 0 optional equipment items replacing required or standard items A optional equipment items which are in addition to required or standard items A reference drawing column p...

Page 94: ...a rnesses 7 12 Seat Belts 7 12 Shoulder Harnesses 7 12 Integrated Seat Belt Shoulder Harnesses With Inertia Reels 7 15 Entrance Doors and Cabin Windows 7 15 Control Locks 7 16 Engine 7 17 Engine Contr...

Page 95: ...and Instruments Airspeed Indicator Rate of Climb Indicator Altimeter Vacuum System and Instruments Attitude Indicator Directional Indicator Suction Gage Stall Warning System Avionics Support Equipment...

Page 96: ...span spars Conventional hinged ailerons and single slotted flaps are attached to the trailing edge of the wings The ailerons are construct ed of a forward spar containing a balance weight formed shee...

Page 97: ...SECTION 7 AIRPLANE SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM CESSNA MODEL 172M Figure 7 1 Flight Control and Trim Systems Sheet 1 of 2 7 4...

Page 98: ...CESSNA MODEL 172M SECTION 7 AIRPLANE SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM ELEVATOR TRIM CONTROL SYSTEM Figure 7 1 Flight Control and Trim Systems Sheet 2 of 2 7 5...

Page 99: ...SECTION 7 AIRPLANE SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS Figure 7 2 Instrument Panel Sheet 1 of 2 7 6 CESSNA MODEL 172M...

Page 100: ...ing Indicator 32 Instrument and Radio Dial s 11 Omni Course Indicators Light Rheostats ct a 12 Transponder 33 Microphone d d 13 Magnetic Compass 34 Fuel Selector Valve Handle r 14 Marker Beacon Indica...

Page 101: ...nd the basic T configuration The gyros are located immediately in front of the pilot and arranged vertically over the control column The airspeed indicator and altimeter are located to the left and ri...

Page 102: ...al damage to the nose gear could result The minimum turning radius of the airplane using differential brak ing and nose wheel steering during taxi is approximately 27 feet 5 1 2 inches To obtain a min...

Page 103: ...el fairings Shock absorption is provided by the tubular spring steel main landing gear struts and the air oil nose gear shock strut Each main gear wheel is equipped with a hydraulically actu ated disc...

Page 104: ...d in place The seat backs will also fold full forward t The six way seats may be moved forward or aft adjusted for height th and the seat back angle is infinitely adjustable Position the seat by lift...

Page 105: ...later air planes the buckle half of the seat belt is inboard of each seat and has a fixed length the link half of the belt is outboard and is the adjustable part of the belt Regardless of which belt...

Page 106: ...N END PLATE Snap into retaining slot of belt to attach harness PILOT S SEAT SHOWN SEAT BELT BUCKLE HALF _ ARRO I RELE SE STRAP P J ll up hen lengthemng harness FREE END OF SEAT BELT Pull to tighten ST...

Page 107: ...ud from the slot in the seat belt link In an emergency the shoulder harness may be removed by releasing the seat belt first and then pulling the harness over the head by pulling up on the narrow relea...

Page 108: ...e freedom of body movement However in the event of a sudden deceleration they will lock automatically to protect the occupants NOTE The inertia reels are located for maximum shoulder har ness comfort...

Page 109: ...slightly and forcefully close and lock the door by normal procedures Exit from the airplane is accomplished by rotating the door handle from the LOCK position past the CLOSE position aft to the OPEN p...

Page 110: ...ine and dual magnetos and a vacuum pump which are mo 1nted on an accessory drive pad on the rear o the engine Provisions are also made for a full flow oil filter ENGINE CONTROLS Engine power is contr...

Page 111: ...upper limit is 2500 RPM at sea level and increas es to 2600 RPM at 5000 feet and 2700 RPM at 10 000 feet Maximum red line at any altitude is 2700 RPM A carburetor air temperature gage may be installed...

Page 112: ...less than three hours For extended light fill to eight quarts dipstick indication only For engine oil grade l nd specifications refer to Section 8 of this handbook An oil quick drain valve is availabl...

Page 113: ...225 RPM EXHAUST SYSTEM Exhaust gas from each cylinder passes through riser assemblies to a muffler and tailpipe The muffler is constructed with a shroud around the outside which forms a heating chambe...

Page 114: ...consistently below 7 C 20 F Once install ed the crankcase breather insulation is approved for permanent use in both hot and cold weather PROPELLER The airplane is equipped with a two bladed fixed pit...

Page 115: ...L 172M 1 f f 11 THROTTLE CARBURETOR C0 DE IH fJ FUEL SUPPLY D VENT MECHANICAL LINKAGE TO ENGINE MIXTURE CONTROL KNOB TO ENSURE MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY WHEN REFUELING PLACE THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE IN EIT...

Page 116: ...When an indicator shows an empty tank approximately 2 gallons remain in a standard tank and 2 gallons remain in a long range tank as unusable fuel The indicators cannot be relied upon for accurate rea...

Page 117: ...side of the instrument panel To apply the parking brake set the brakes with the rudder pedals PJ ll the handle aft and rotate it 90 down For maximum brake life keep the brake systems properly maintain...

Page 118: ...S SPLIT BUS CO NTACTOR NORMALLY CLOSED MAGNETOS TO INT LT CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OVER VOLTAGE WARNING LIGHT TO OVER VOLTAGE SENSOR ANO MASTER SWITCH TO RADIO OR TRANSPONDER AN D ENCODING ALTIMETER TO AUDI...

Page 119: ...in the OFF position will reduce battery power low enough to open the battery contactor remove power from the alternator field and pre vent alternator restart AMMETER The ammeter indicates the flow of...

Page 120: ...starting and during lengthy maintenance work on the air plane electrical system with the exception of electronic equipment The r eceptacle is located behind a door on the left side of the fuselage nea...

Page 121: ...ON in the up position and OFF in the down position The flashing beacon should not be used when flying through clouds or overcast the flashing light reflected from water droplets or particles in the at...

Page 122: ...is helpful when checking maps and other flight data during night operations To operate the light first turn on the NAV LT switch then adjust the map light s intensity with the knurled disk type rheost...

Page 123: ...JUSTABLE DEFROSTER OUTLET CABIN HEAT CONTROL CESSNA MODEL 172M _ HEATER VALVE l VENTILATING AIR DOOR CABIN AIR CONTROL CODE RAM AIR FLOW VENTILATING AIR HEATED AIR CONDITIONED AIR MECHANICAL CONNECTIO...

Page 124: ...bin area to supply air to the rear seat passengers PITOT STATIC SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENTS The pitot static system supplies ram air pressure to the airspeed in dicator and static pressure to the airspeed...

Page 125: ...he orig inal barometric setting after pressure altitude has been obtained Having set the ring to correct for altitude and temperature then read the airspeed shown on the rotatable ring by the indicato...

Page 126: ...L 172M CODE c J INLET AIR 3 VACUUM DISCHARGE AIR ATT TU DE I 0 CATOR SECTION 7 AIRPLANE SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS 1 VACUUM PUMP OVERBOARD VENT LINE VACUUM RELIEF VALVE VACUUM SYSTEM AIR FILTER Figure 7 9 V...

Page 127: ...ompass card to correct for precession SUCTION GAGE The suction gage is located on the left side of the instrument panel and indicates in inches of mercury the amount of suction available for operation...

Page 128: ...mplifier is required for speaker operation and is automati cally selected along with the transmitter by the transmitter selector switch As an example if the number 1 transmitter is selected the audio...

Page 129: ...ane speaker INDIVIDUAL AUDIO SELECTION AUTOMATIC AUDIO SELECTOR SWITCH AUDIO SELECTOR SWITCH TYPICAL As illustrated the number 1 transmitter is selected the AUTO selector switch is in the OFF position...

Page 130: ...be in the OFF position If simultaneous ADF and NAV COM audio is acceptable to the pilot no change in the existing switch positions is required Place the ADF 1 or 2 switch in either the SPEAKER or PHO...

Page 131: ...ation radio equipment Usually the ADF is first to be affected and VHF communication equipment is the last to be affected Installation of static dischargers reduces interference from precipi tation sta...

Page 132: ...o ons 0 Cessna Progressive Care 0 Cessna Customer Care Program 0 Pilot Conducted Preventiye 1aintenance Alterations or Repairs Ground Handling Towing Parking Tie Down Jacking Leveling Flyable Storage...

Page 133: ...ber PC and Type Certificate Number TC can be found on he Identification Pla e located on the lower part of the left forward door post Located adj acen to the Identification Plate is a Finish and Trim...

Page 134: ...lable items many of which he keeps on hand He will be happy to place an order for any item which is not in stock AIRPLANE FILE There are miscellaneous data information and licenses that are a part of...

Page 135: ...complete inspection ery 100 hours of operation The FAA may require other inspections by the issuance of airworthi ess directives applicable to the airplane engine propeller and compo ents It is the re...

Page 136: ...nel accomplish all required FAA inspections and most of the manufacturer recommended inspections CESSNA CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM Specific benefits and provisions of the CESSNA WARRANTY plus other importa...

Page 137: ...icensed per sonnel ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS It is essential that the F be contacted prior to any alterations on 1e airplane to ensur e L lat airworthiness of the airplane is not violated lterations or r...

Page 138: ...procedures and equipment required Individual main gear may be jacked by using the jack pad which is incorporated in the main landing gear strut step bracket When using the individual gear strut jack p...

Page 139: ...uring ese periods the propeller should be rotated by hand through five revolu _cms This action limbers the oil and prevents any accumulation of cor osion on engine cylinder walls WARNING a For maximum...

Page 140: ...ed Depending on various flight operations your loca l Government Avia tion Agency may require additional service inspections or tests For these regulatory requirements owners should check with local a...

Page 141: ...en each 50 hours thereafter On airplanes which ha e an oil filter the oil change interval may be ex tended to 100 hour tervals providing the oil filter element is changed at 50 hour r ervals Change en...

Page 142: ...nti ice fluid lacquer thinner or glass cleaner to clean the plastic These ma terials will attack the plastic and may cause it to craze Follow by carefully washing with a mild detergent and plenty of w...

Page 143: ...nt surfaces during ice ren o al with chemical liquids A 50 50 solution of propyl alcohol and wa e J ill satisfactorily remove ice accumulations t hout damaging the pa A solution with more than 50 alco...

Page 144: ...and test it on an obscure place on the fabric to be cleaned Never satu rate the fabric with a volatile solvent it may damage the padding and backing materials Soiled upholstery and carpet may be clean...

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