Textron 172R180HP, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA
MODEL 172R (180 HP)
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
NOTE
If propeller is windmilling, engine will restart automatically
within a few seconds. If propeller has stopped (possible at
low speeds), turn ignition switch to START, advance throttle
slowly from idle, and lean the mixture from full rich, as
required, to obtain smooth operation.
FORCED LANDINGS
EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
1. Passenger Seat Backs -- MOST UPRIGHT POSITION.
2. Seats and Seat Belts -- SECURE.
3. Airspeed -- 70 KIAS (flaps UP).
65 KIAS (flaps DOWN).
4. Mixture -- IDLE CUT OFF.
5. Fuel Shutoff Valve -- OFF (Pull Full Out).
6. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
7. Wing Flaps -- AS REQUIRED (30
°
recommended).
8. Master Switch -- OFF (when landing is assured).
9. Doors -- UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
10. Touchdown -- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
11. Brakes -- APPLY HEAVILY.
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER
1. Passenger Seat Backs -- MOST UPRIGHT POSITION.
2. Seats and Seat Belts -- SECURE.
3. Airspeed -- 65 KIAS.
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4. Wing Flaps -- 20
°
.
5. Selected Field -- FLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions,
then retract flaps upon reaching a safe altitude and airspeed.
6. Avionics Master Switch and Electrical Switches -- OFF.
7. Wing Flaps -- 30
°
(on final approach).
8. Airspeed -- 65 KIAS.
9. Master Switch -- OFF.
10. Doors -- UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
11. Touchdown -- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
12. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
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13 Mixture--lDLE CUT OFF.
14. Brakes -- APPLY HEAVILY
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