Textron Aviation Cessna 172S NAV III Skyhawk SP, Information Manual

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CESSNA SECTION 4
MODEL 172S NAV III NORMAL PROCEDURES
KAP 140 AUTOPILOT
U.S.
LANDING
NORMAL LANDING
Normal landing approaches can be made with power on or power off
with any flap setting within the flap airspeed limits. Surface winds and
air turbulence are usually the primary factors in determining the most
comfortable approach speeds. Steep slips with flap settings greater
than 20° can cause a slight tendency for the elevator to oscillate under
certain combinations of airspeed, sideslip angle, and center of gravity
loadings.
Landing at slower speeds will result in shorter landing distances and
minimum wear to tires and brakes. Power must be at idle as the main
wheels touch the ground. The main wheels must touch the ground
before the nosewheel. The nosewheel must be lowered to the runway
carefully after the speed has diminished to avoid unnecessary nose
gear loads. This procedure is very important for rough or soft field
landings.
SHORT FIELD LANDING
For a short field landing in smooth air conditions, approach at 61 KIAS
with FULL flaps using enough power to control the glide path. Slightly
higher approach speeds should be used in turbulent air conditions.
After all approach obstacles are cleared, smoothly reduce power and
hold the approach speed by lowering the nose of the airplane. The
main wheels must touch the ground before the nosewheel with power
at idle. Immediately after the main wheels touch the ground, carefully
lower the nosewheel and apply heavy braking as required. For
maximum brake performance, retract the flaps, hold the control wheel
full back, and apply maximum brake pressure without skidding the tires.
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