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Page 1: ...A ESSNA MORE PEOPLE BUY AND FLY CESSNA AIRPLANES TAKE YOUR CESSNA HOME THAN ANY OTHER MAKE 1970 CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY WUORLEDR S LAR ESNERROL OWNER S N WICHITA KANSAS AVIATION AIRCRAFT SINCE 1956 MA...

Page 2: ...25 ft TO 10 QUART LEVEL FOR NORMAL FLIGHTS OF LESS Total Distance Over THAN 3 HOURS FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT FILL TO 50 Foot Obstacle 1205 ft 12 QUARTS IF OPTIONAL OIL FILTER IS INSTALLED LANDING ONE ADDIT...

Page 3: ...ONNEL to provide you with courteous replacements Replacements are warranted for the remainder of the applicable six 6 expert service or twelve 12 months original warranty period The repair or replacem...

Page 4: ...7 9 MAX Maximum height of aircraft 10 10 with an optional flashing beacon installed PRINCIPAL I DIMENSION numuuluullIluunulluut 35 10 82 7 8 ii...

Page 5: ...9 SECTION IV OPERATING LIMlTATIONS 4 1 Surfaces Vacuum System Air Filter 5 10 aluminum 5 2 Vacuum System Oil Separator 5 9 SECTION V CARE OF THE AIRPLANE 5 1 painted 5 3 Valve Fuel Selector 2 2 Switch...

Page 6: ...evel Do not operate with less Rudder Pedals Stowable 7 13 d Check fuel selector valve handle in than nine quarts Fill to twelve quarts BOTH ON position for extended flight COntrol 1 6 e Check baggage...

Page 7: ...that you should know for a typical flight normal 1 5 Let Down 1 4 The flight and operational characteristics of your airplane are normal Leveler Wing 7 14 in all respects There are no unconventional...

Page 8: ...ires Charge 3 1 Fuel Tanks Long Range 7 1 Executing 180 Turn in Clouds 3 5 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 1 6 NOTE Exterior Inspection Diagram iv 2 3 2 4 After starting check for oil pressure indication w...

Page 9: ...n moderately tail low attitude insufficient rate of charge 3 2 5 Climb Speed 95 MPH Electrical System 2 3 alternator 2 4 MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKE OFF D ammeter 1 6 2 3 2 4 battery 2 4 5 9 1 Wing Flaps...

Page 10: ...tions 4 2 Capacity Fuel inside covers Alternator 2 4 Capacity Oil inside covers Aluminum Surfaces 5 2 Carburetor 2 2 LET DOWN Ammeter 1 6 2 3 2 4 Carburetor Air Filter 5 9 Authorized Operations 4 1 Ca...

Page 11: ...eed of approximately 65 MPH retract flaps slowly NORMAL LAND1NG 1 Landing Technique Conventional for all flap settings AFTER LAND1NG 1 Wing Flaps Retract 2 Carburetor Heat Cold 3 Cowl Flaps OPEN SECUR...

Page 12: ...o detect the loss of mani fold pressure caused by the ice Carburetor icing during take off is rare since the full open throttle condition is less susceptible to ice obstruction 1 Flight Instrument Gro...

Page 13: ...anks Fuel from each wing tank flows by gravity to a selector valve De pending upon the setting of the selector valve fuel from the left right or both tanks flows through a fuel strainer and carburetor...

Page 14: ...with a back up system enabling it to operate from either vac uum or electrical power in the event of failure of one of these sources FUEL SYSTEM OPERATING NOTES SCHEMATlC 1 The wing leveler system ma...

Page 15: ...up position and OFF in the down position The right half of the switch labeled BAT controls all electrical power to the i OPERATING CHECK LIST airplane The left half labeled ALT controls the alternator...

Page 16: ...ERY SR S URHE TA OR GHDOMELLIGHTRSTESY CONTACTOR s 10 TO FLASHING BEACON BATTERY CLOCK BCN LlGHT STOWABLE RUDDER PEDALS TO RADIO OPT RADIO i A L TO INSTRUMENT TO RADIO OPT Stowable right hand rudder...

Page 17: ...round roll FLASHING BEACON OPT NOTE The flashing beacon should not be used when flying through clouds Enrichen mixture during climb if excessive cylinder or overcast the flashing light reflected from...

Page 18: ...ting when large cargo is FLIGHT POWER EGT REMARKS to be carried in the cabin area Also it provides an extra storage space coNDITION SETTING for light but bulky articles A total of 50 pounds of baggage...

Page 19: ...e ambient temperature the engine is not filtered IMPORTANT Taxiing over loose gravel or cinders should be done at low engine speed to avoid abrasion and stone damage to the propeller tips Oil grease o...

Page 20: ...e procedure 1400 psi of pressure will rather than pulled into it safely sustain the pilot only for nearly 6 hours and 15 minutes The same pressure will sustain the pilot and three passengers for appro...

Page 21: ...clear mountains or reach favor phone to facilitate the use of the radio while using oxygen able winds at high altitudes the best rate of climb speed should be used A microphone adapter cord is provid...

Page 22: ...out until engine becomes rough 400 then enrich mixture slightly from this point Any change in altitude power or carburetor heat will require a change in the lean mixture setting 200 Application of ful...

Page 23: ...e a smooth recovery from the resulting dive A remote shutoff valve control located adjacent to the pilot s oxygen outlet is used to shut off the supply of oxygen to the system when not in use The cont...

Page 24: ...e the engine four to eight strokes as the propeller is being turned over by Figure 7 2 hand NOTE SPEAKER PHONE SWITCHES Use heavy strokes of primer for best atomization of The speaker phone switches d...

Page 25: ...TRANSMITTER SELECTOR SWITCH raw fuel to accumulate in the intake air duct creat ing a fire hazard in the event of a backfire If this The transmitter selector switch has two positions When two trans o...

Page 26: ...of the oil dilution system each sea optimum mixture distribution and avoid excessive manual leaning son use the full dilution period drain the oil clean the in cruising flight screen refill with new...

Page 27: ...h other source can not be used as a source of power when factors could cause the problem A damaged or improperly adjusted vol checking electronic components tage regulator can also cause malfunctions...

Page 28: ...LING A slight engine roughness in flight may be caused by one or more Special wings with long range fuel tanks are available to replace the spark plugs becoming fouled by carbon or lead deposits This...

Page 29: ...00 0000 O m 6000 A FORCED LANDINGS 1000 PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER 2000 f Before attempting an off airport landing one should drag the land ing area at low altitude to inspect the terrain...

Page 30: ...eavy With heavy swells and light wind land parallel to swells 2 Approach with flaps 40 and sufficient power for a 300 ft min rate of descent at 75 MPH 3 Unlatch the cabin doors 4 Maintain a continuous...

Page 31: ...tain altitude and airspeed by cautious application of elevator 2200 16 47 9 1 138 6 6 910 8 7 1200 control Avoid overcontrolling by keeping the hands off the control 15 44 8 6 130 7 0 910 9 2 1200 whe...

Page 32: ...the following steps MAXIMUM 18 43 8 1 123 7 4 910 9 8 1200 should be taken if one is encountered RANGE 17 39 7 6 116 7 9 920 10 4 1210 SETTINGS 16 36 7 0 107 8 6 920 11 3 1210 1 Turn fuel selector val...

Page 33: ...135 G L 7 1 8 1 1 Check pitot heat switch ON if installed SETTINGS 17 35 7 0 105 8 0 905 11 3 1190 2 Turn back or change altitude to obtain an outside air temperature 5000 FEET that is less conducive...

Page 34: ...2 For operation on a dry grass runway increase distances both ground run and total to clear 50 ft obstacle by 7 of the total to clear 50 ft obstacle figure MAXIMUM RATE OF CLIMB DATA LANUPLANk AT SEfA...

Page 35: ...cting equipment best suited to your needs STALL SPEEDS POWER OFF MANEUVERS NORMAL CATEGORY g ANGLE OF BANK 7 The airplane is certificated in the normal category The normal category is applicable to ai...

Page 36: ...rall efficiency ings CAS for the airplane The data in the charts has been compiled from actual flight tests with Never Exceed glideor dive smooth air 192 MPH red line the airplane and engine in good c...

Page 37: ...ormation will enable you to operate your Cessna within the prescribed weight and center of gravity limitations To figure the weight and balance for your particular airplane use the Sample Problem Load...

Page 38: ...ading is light such as pilot and craft when delivered from the factory These items are listed below copilot and no rear seats or cargo be sure to check the forward balance limits When loading is heavy...

Page 39: ...40 12 9 5 Center Passengers 6 Place Version Aft Passengers IV 6 Place Version 120 Lbs Max Rear Passengers V 4 Place Version 340 24 8 6 Baggage V Sta 82 to 108 350 Lbs Max 80 7 5 Cargo A Sta 10 to 50 3...

Page 40: ...hange the filter if installed CARBURETOR AIR FILTER Clean or replace Under extremely dusty conditions daily maintenance of the filter is recommended EACH 100 HOURS SPARK PLUGS Clean test and regap FUE...

Page 41: ...cking the oil level take precautions to assure that you are using the correct calibrations for the configuration of your airplane The landplane side of the dipstick is marked with four lines represent...

Page 42: ...ter draining If water is observed there is a possibility that the fuel tank sumps contain water Thus the fuel tank sump drain plugs and fuel line drain phig should be removed to check for the presence...

Page 43: ...Aircraft Registration Certificate Form FAA 8050 3 or cargo 3 Aircraft Radio Station License Form FCC 404 2 if trans weight mitter installed arms B To be carried in the aircraft at all times TIE DOWN x...

Page 44: ...ld weather If the pty weight for greater aircraft is to be stored temporarily or indefinitely refer to the Service AFT BAGGAGE AFT SECTION REAR LINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD OF TUNNEL IV Ruual Or proper s...

Page 45: ...omptly with cleansing tissue or rags When maneuvering the airplane by hand push at the front spar of the Don t pat the spot press the blotting material firmly and hold it for sev stabilizer adjacent t...

Page 46: ...edges of the wings and tail and on attracts dust Waxing with a good commercial wax will finish the clean the engine nose cap and propeller spinner will help reduce the abrasion ing job A thin even co...

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