Textron Cessna C172S PIM, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 5 CESSNA
PERFORMANCE MODEL 172S NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
SAMPLE PROBLEM
The following sample flight problem utilizes information from the
various charts to determine the predicted performance data for a typical
flight. Assume the following information has already been determined:
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AIRPLANE CONFIGURATION:
Takeoff weight 2550 Pounds
Usable fuel 53.0 Gallons
TAKEOFF CONDITIONS:
Field pressure altitude 1500 Feet
Temperature 28°C (16°C Above Standard)
Wind component along runway 12 Knot Head Wind
Field length 3500 Feet
CRUISE CONDITIONS:
Total distance 360 Nautical Miles
Pressure altitude 7500 Feet
Temperature 16°C (16°C Above Standard)
Expected wind enroute 10 Knot Head Wind
LANDING CONDITIONS:
Field pressure altitude 2000 Feet
Temperature 25°C
Field length 3000 Feet
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