Cessna 172 0970 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...CESSNA MORE PEOPLE BUY AND FLY CESSNA AlRPLANES THAN ANY OTHER MAKE 1970 SINAWK WU CR LE DR 5 OLFA RNE SN ER A OWNE R S AVIATION AIRCRAFT 51NCE 1956 MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... 100 ft TAKE OFF GroundRun 865ft 865ft Total Distance Over 50 Foot Obstacle 1525 ft 1525 ft LANDING GroundRoll 520ft 520ft Total Distance Over 50 Foot Obstacle 1250 ft 1250 ft STALL SPEED Flaps Up Power Off 57 mph 57 mph Flaps Down Power Off 49 mph 49 mph EMPTY WEIGHT Approximate 1245 lbs 1315 lbs USEFUL LOAD 1055 lbs 985 lbs BAGGAGE 120 lbs 120 lbs WING LOADING Pounds Sq Foot 13 2 13 2 POWER LOAD...

Page 3: ...essna Service Department stands ready to serve you The following services are offered by most Cessna Dealers FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL to provide you with courteous expert service FACTORY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT to provide you with the most efficient and accurate workmanship possible A STOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS on hand when you need them THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERV...

Page 4: ...8 9 MAX 2 11 1154 i Maximum height of airplane with nose gear depressed and an optional flashing beacon installed PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS 35 4 MAX 7 2 ii ...

Page 5: ...CARE OF THE AIRPLANE 5 1 OWNER FOLLOW UP SYSTEM 5 10 SECTION VI OPERATIONAL DATA ____ 6 1 SECTION VII OPTIONAL SYSTEMS 7 1 ALPHABETICAL INDEX Index 1 This manual describes the operation and performance of both the Cessna Model 172 and Skyhawk Equipment des cribed as Optional denotes that the subject equipment is optional on the Model 172 Much of this equipment is stan dard on the Skyhawk model iii...

Page 6: ...umps contain water Thus the fuel tank sump drain plugs and fuel selector valve drain plug should be removed to check for the presence of water a Remove rudder gust lock if installed c Check propeller and spinner for nicks and se b Disconnect tall tie down curity c Check control surfaces for freedom of d Check carburetor air filter for restrictions by movement and security dust or other foreign mat...

Page 7: ...nger but it does cover briefly all of the points that you should know for a typical flight The flight and operational characteristics of your airplane are normal in all respects There are no unconventional characteristics or opera tions that need to be mastered All controls respond in the normal way within the entire range of operation All airspeeds mentioned in Sections I II and HI are indicated ...

Page 8: ...TAKE OFF setting 5 Throttle Setting 1700 RPM 6 Engine Instruments and Ammeter Check 7 Suction Gage Check 4 6 to 5 4 inches of mercury 8 Magnetos Check RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM on either magneto or 50 RPM differential between magnetos 9 Carburetor Heat Check operation 10 Flight Instruments and Radios Set 11 Optional Autopilot or Wing Leveler Off 12 Cabin Doors and Window Closed and locked...

Page 9: ...imb is necessary use speeds shown in the Maximum Rate Of Climb Data chart in Section VI 2 Power Full throttle 3 Mixture Full rich mixture may be leaned above 5000 feet CR UI SIN G 1 Power 2200 to 2700 RPM NOTE Maximum cruise RPM varies with altitude For details refer to Section IV 2 Trim Tab Adjust 3 Mixture Lean for maximum RPM LET DOWN 1 Mixture Rich 2 Power As desired 3 Carburetor Heat As requi...

Page 10: ...tor Heat Cold 3 Wing Flaps Retract to 20 4 Upon reaching an airspeed of approximately 65 MPH retract flaps slowly NORMAL LANDING 1 Touchdown Main wheels first 2 Landing Roll Lower nose wheel gently 3 Braking Minimum required AFTER LANDING 1 Wing Flaps Up 2 Carburetor Heat Cold SECURING AIRCRAFT 1 Parking Brake Set 2 Radios and Electrical Equipment OFF 3 Mixture Idle cut off pulled full out 4 Ignit...

Page 11: ...s for landing as currently recommended POWER RECOVERY TECHNIQUES In the remote event that vapor is present in sufficient amounts to cause a power irregularity the following power recovery techniques should be followed OPERATION ON A SINGLE TANK Should power irregularities occur when operating on a single tank power can be restored immediately by switching to the opposite tank In addition the vapor...

Page 12: ...r Heat Control 4 Aircraft Registration Number Gage Opt 28 Electrical Switches 5 Magnetic Compass 16 Map Compartment 29 Circuit Breakers 0 Rear View Mirror Opt 17 Wing Flap Position Indicator 30 Parking Brake Handle 7 Radio Selector Switches Opt 18 Cigar Lighter 31 Phone Jack 8 Transponder Opt 19 Cabin Air and Heat Controls 32 Ignition Starter Switch 9 Radios Opt 20 Wing Flap Switch 33 Static Press...

Page 13: ...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 to the engine induction system IMPORTANT The fuel selector valve should be in the BOTH position for take off climb landing and maneuvers that involve prolonged slips or skids Operation from either LEFT or RIGHT tank is reserved for cruisi...

Page 14: ...EM SCHEMATIC LEFT FUEL TANK RIGHT FUEL TANK VENT SELECTOR VALVE TO FUEL ENGINE V STRAINER ENGINE PRIMER CODE FUEL SUPPLY VENT MECHANICAL CARBURETOR THROTTLE LINKAGE MIXTURE TO CONTROL ENGINE KNOB Figure 2 2 2 2 ...

Page 15: ...ft half labeled ALT controls the alternator Normally both sides of the master switch should be used simulta neously however the BAT side of the switch could be turned ON separately to check equipment while on the ground The ALT side of the switch when placed in the OFF position removes the alternator from the electrical system With this switch in the OFF position the entire electrical load is plac...

Page 16: ...AND CONTACTOR OPT CONTROL WHEEL MAP LIGHT REVERSE GROUND POLARITY SERV1CE TO IGNITION STARTER SwiTCH CONTACTOR PLUG RECEPTACLE NAV LI TO WING FLAP POSITION OP TATORHEAT SYSTEM TO WING FLAP SYSTEM SPLIT BUS FLAP STARTER CONTACTOR NORMAttY CLOCK CLOSED BATTERY OPT TO FLASHING BEACON CONTACTOR BCN A OIL PRESSURE RADIO 4 SWITCH OPT TO RADIO OPT TO RADIO 3 BATIERY FL HT HDOUR LNAVIGA O TO RADIO OPT OPT...

Page 17: ...ht data during night operations To operate the light first turn the NAV LIGHTS switch on then adjust the map light s intensity with the knurled rheostat knob located at the bottom of the control wheel FLASHING BEACON OPT The flashing beacon should not be used when flying through clouds or overcast the flashing light reflected from water droplets or particles in the atmosphere particularly at night...

Page 18: ...eak intermittent firing followed by puffs of black smoke from the exhaust stack indicates overpriming or flooding Excess fuel can be cleared from the combustion chambers by the following procedure Set the mixture control full lean and the throttle full open then crank the engine through several revolutions with the starter Repeat the start ing procedure without any additional priming If the engine...

Page 19: ...uring prolonged engine operation on the ground Also long periods of idling may cause fouled spark plugs MAGNETO CHECK The magneto check should be made at 1700 RPM as follows Move ignition switch first to R position and note RPM Next move switch back to BOTH to clear the other set of plugs Then move switch to the L position and note RPM RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM on either magneto or show g...

Page 20: ...DOWN AILERON ON LH WING AND ON RH WING AND DOWN ELEVATOR DOWN ELEVATOR CODE NOTE WIND DIRECTION Strong quartering tail winds require caution Avoid sudden bursts of the throttle and sharp braking when the airplane is in this attitude Use the steerable nose wheel and rudder to maintain direction Figure 2 4 2 8 ...

Page 21: ...essary for obtaining smooth engine acceleration Full throttle runups over loose gravel are especially harmful to pro peller tips When take offs must be made over a gravel surface it is very important that the throttle be advanced slowly This allows the air plane to start rolling before high RPM is developed and the gravel will be blown back of the propeller rather than pulled into it When unavoid ...

Page 22: ...Take offs into strong crosswinds normally are performed with the minimum flap setting necessary for the field length to minimize the drift angle immediately after take off The airplane is accelerated to a speed slightly higher than normal then pulled off abruptly to prevent possible settling back to the runway while drifting When clear of the ground make a coordinated turn into the wind to correct...

Page 23: ...mospheric conditions and 2300 pounds gross weight To achieve the lean mixture fuel consumption figures shown in Sec tion VI the mixture should be leaned as follows pull mixture control out until engine RPM peaks and begins to fall off then enrichen slightly back to peak RPM Carburetor ice as evidenced by an unexplained drop in RPM can be removed by application of full carburetor heat Upon regainin...

Page 24: ...ion are presented on page 6 2 as calibrated airspeeds since indicated airspeeds are unreliable near the stall LANDINGS Normal landings are made power off with any flap setting desired Slips should be avoided with flap settings greater than 30 due to a down ward pitch encountered under certain combinations of airspeed side slip angle and center of gravity loadings NOTE Carburetor heat should be app...

Page 25: ... be handled with safety BALKED LANDING GO AROUND In a balked landing go around climb reduce the wing flap setting to 20 immediately after full power is applied If obstacles must be cleared during the go around climb leave the wing flaps in the 10 to 20 range until the obstacles are cleared After clearing any obstacles the flaps may be retracted as the airplane accelerates to the normal flaps up cl...

Page 26: ...en 1 8 5 Ignition Switch START 6 Release ignition switch to BOTH when engine starts 7 Oil Pressure Check Without Preheat 1 Prime the engine six to ten strokes while the propeller is being turned by hand with throttle closed Leave primer charged and ready for stroke 2 Propeller Area Clear 3 Master Switch ON 4 Pump throttle rapidly to full open twice Return to 1 8 open position 5 Ignition Switch STA...

Page 27: ...ery cold After a suitable warm up period 2 to 5 minutes at 1000 RPM accelerate the engine several times to higher engine RPM If the engine accelerates smoothly and the oil pressure remains normal and steady the airplane is ready for take off FLIGHT OPERATIONS Take off is made normally with carburetor heat off Avoid excessive leaning in cruise Carburetor heat may be used to overcome any occasional ...

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Page 29: ... regulator can also cause malfunctions All electrical problems of this nature constitute an electrical emergency and should be dealt with immediately Electrical power malfunctions usually fall into two cate gories excessive rate of charge and insufficient rate of charge The paragraphs below describe the recommended remedy for each situation EXCESSIVE RATE OF CHARGE After periods of engine starting...

Page 30: ...should be turned OFF and the flight terminated as soon as practical ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION OR LOSS OF POWER SPARK PLUG FOULING An engine roughness in flight may be caused by one or more spark plugs becoming fouled by carbon or lead deposits This may be verified by turning the ignition switch momentarily from BOTH to either LEFT or RIGHT position An obvious power loss in single ignition operation i...

Page 31: ...own spot FORCED LANDINGS PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER Before attempting an off airport landing one should drag the land ing area at a safe but low altitude to inspect the terrain for obstructions and surface conditions proceeding as follows 1 Drag over selected field with flaps 20 and 70 MPH airspeed noting the preferred area for touchdown for the next landing approach Then retract flap...

Page 32: ...y message on 121 5 MHz giving location and intentions 1 Plan approach into wind if winds are high and seas are heavy With heavy swells and light wind land paraHel to swells 2 Approach with flaps 40 and sufficient power for a 300 ft min rate of descent at 70 MPH 3 Unlatch the cabin doors 4 Maintain a continuous descent until touchdown in level attitude Avoid a landing flare because of difficulty in...

Page 33: ... heading 4 If necessary adjust heading primarily with skidding motions rather than rolling motions so that the compass will read more ac curately 5 Maintain altitude and airspeed by cautious application of elevator control Avoid overcontrolling by keeping the hands off the control wheel and steering only with rudder EMERGENCY LET DOWNS THROUGH CLOUDS If possible obtain radio clearance for an emerg...

Page 34: ...gh power to dis turb the trimmed glide 8 Upon breaking out of clouds apply normal cruising power and resume flight FIRES ENGINE FIRE DURING START ON GROUND Improper starting procedures such as pumping the throttle during a difficult cold weather start can cause a backfire which could ignite fuel that has accumulated in the intake duct In this event proceed as follows 1 Continue cranking in an atte...

Page 35: ...cute a forced landing as described in paragraph Emergency Landing Without Engine Power Do not attempt to restart the engine ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT The initial indication of an electrical fire is the odor of burning in sulation The immediate response should be to turn the master switch OFF Then close off ventilating air as much as practicable to reduce the chances of a sustained fire If electric...

Page 36: ...retor ice or air intake filter ice 6 Plan a landing at the nearest airport With an extremely rapid ice build up select a suitable off airport landing site 7 With an ice accumulation of one inch or more on the wing leading edges be prepared for significantly higher stall speed 8 Leave wing flaps retracted With a severe ice build up on the horizontal tail the change in wing wake ainlow direction cau...

Page 37: ...to your needs MANEUVERS NORMAL CATEGORY This airplane is certificated in both the normal and utility category The normal category is applicable to airplanes intended for non aerobatic operations These include any maneuvers incidental to normal flying stalls except whip stalls and turns in which the angle of bank is not more than 60 In connection with the foregoing the following gross weight and fl...

Page 38: ...Chandelles 122 mph 106 knots Lazy Eights 122 mph 106 knots Steep Turns 122 mph 106 knots Spins SlowDeceleration Stalls Except Whip Stalls Slow Deceleration Higher speeds can be used if abrupt use of the controls is avoided For spin recovery apply opposite rudder followed by forward pres sure on the control wheel When airplane rotation has stopped use mod erate back pressure on the control wheel to...

Page 39: ...DICATOR MARKINGS The following is a list of the certificated calibrated airspeed mark ings CAS for the airplane Never Exceed glideor dive smooth air 174 MPH red line Caution Range 140 174 MPH yellow arc Normal Operating Range 59 140 MPH green arc Flap Operating Range 52 100 MPH white arc ENGINE OPERATION LIMITATIONS Power and Speed 150 BHP at 2700 RPM ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS OIL TEMPERATURE GAG...

Page 40: ...d Center of Gravity Moment Envelope as follows Take the licensed Empty Weight and Moment 1000 from the Weight and Balance Data sheet plus any change noted on forms FAA 337 carried in your airplane and write them down in the proper columns Using the Loading Graph determine the moment 1000 of each item to be carried Total the weights and moments 1000 and use the Center of Gravity Moment Envelope to ...

Page 41: ...r all flights 15 0 2 15 0 2 3 Fuel Standard 38 Gal at 6 Gal 228 10 9 Fuel Long Range 48 Gal at 6 Gal 340 12 6 4 Pilot and Front Passenger 340 24 8 5 Rear Passengers 6 Baggage or Passenger on Child s Seat 71 6 7 7 TOTAL WEIGHT AND MOMENT 2300 102 4 8 Locate this point 2300 at 102 4 on the center of gravity moment envelope and since this point falls within the envelope the loading is acceptable i C ...

Page 42: ...400 LOADING GRAPH 8 250 38 200 43 0 150 20 100 MAXIMUM USABLE FUEL 10 STANDARD TANKS 50 LONG RANGE TANKS 0 5 10 15 2 0 2 5 30 LOAD MOMENT 1000 POUND INCHES ...

Page 43: ...111 illlililill II ill t ii ill I i I il 2300 CENTER OF GRAVITY MOMENT ENVELOPE 2200 LANDPLANE 1900 1800 1700 1600 1500 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 LOADED AIRCRAFT MOMENT 1000 POUND INCHES ...

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Page 45: ...changes are necessary and about other seasonal and periodic services GR OUND HANDLING The airplane is most easily and safely maneuvered by hand with the tow bar attached to the nose wheel NOTE When using the tow bar never exceed the turning angle of 30 either side of center or damage to the gear will result MOORING YOUR AIRPLANE Proper tie down procedure is your best precaution against damage to y...

Page 46: ...nse thoroughly then dry with a clean moist chamois Do not rub the plastic with a dry cloth since this builds up an electrostatic charge which attracts dust Waxing with a good commercial wax will finish the clean ing job A thin even coat of wax polished out by hand with clean soft flannel cloths will fill in minor scratches and help prevent further scratching Do not use a canvas cover on the windsh...

Page 47: ...olution with more than 50c o alcohol is harmful and should be avoided While applying the de icing solution keep it away from the windshield and cabin windows since the alcohol will attack the plastic and may cause it to craze ALUMINUM SURFACES The clad aluminum surfaces of your Cessna may be washed with clear water to remove dirt oil and grease may be removed with gasoline naptha carbon tetrachlor...

Page 48: ...ery and carpet may be cleaned with foam type detergent used according to the manufacturer s instructions To minimize wetting the fabric keep the foam as dry as possible and remove it with a vacuum cleaner The plastic trim headliner instrument panel and control knobs need only be wiped off with a damp cloth Oil and grease on the control wheel and control knobs can be removed with a cloth moistened ...

Page 49: ...entitle you to an initial inspection and the first 100 hour inspection at no charge If you take delivery from your Dealer he will perform the initial inspection before delivery of the airplane to you If you pick up the airplane at the factory plan to take it to your Dealer reasonably soon after you take delivery on it This will permit him to check it over and to make any minor adjustments that may...

Page 50: ...62B 2 Aircraft Registration Certificate Form FAA 500A 3 Aircraft Radio Station License Form FCO 404 if transmitter installed B To be carried in the aircraft at all times 1 Weight and Balance and associated papers latest copy of the Repair and Alteration Form Form FAA 337 if applicable 2 Aircraft Equipment List C To be made available upon request 1 Aircraft Log Book 2 Engine Log Book NOTE Cessna re...

Page 51: ...CK Check oil level before each flight Do not operate on less than 6 quarts To minimize loss of oil through breather fill to 7 quart level for nor mal flights of less than 3 hours For extended flight fill to 8 quarts If optional oil filter is installed one additional quart is required when the filter element is changed OIL FILLER When preflight check shows low oil level service with aviation grade ...

Page 52: ...ure screen On the airplanes which have an optional oil filter the oil change interval may be extended to 100 hour intervals providing the oil filter element is changed at 50 hour intervals Change engine oil at least every four months even though less than 50 hours have accumulated Reduce intervals for prolonged operation in dusty areas cold climates or when short flights and long idle periods resu...

Page 53: ...ing drops to 4 6 in Hg WHEEL BEARINGS Lubricate at first 100 hours and at 500 hours thereafter Reduce lubrication interval to 100 hours when operating in dusty or seacoast areas during periods of extensive taxiing or when numerous take offs and landings are made AS REQUIRED NOSE GEAR SHOCK STRUT Keep filled with fluid and inflated to 45 psi 5 9 ...

Page 54: ...low cost service PUBLICATIONS Various publications and flight operation aids are furnished in the air craft when delivered from the factory These items are listed below e OWNER S MANUALS FOR YOUR AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS AND AUTOPILOT e CESSNA FLIGHT GUIDE FLIGHT COMPUTER SALES AND SERVICE DEALER DIRECTORY The following additional publications plus many other supplies that are applicable to your aircr...

Page 55: ...n flight tests using a McCauley 1C172 MTM 7653 propeller Other conditions of the tests are shown in the chart headings Allowances for fuel reserve headwinds take offs and climb and variations in mixture leaning technique should be made and are in addition to those shown on the chart Other indeterminate variables such as carburetor metering characteristics engine and propeller conditions and turbul...

Page 56: ...PS UP CAS 55 58 65 72 82 91 101 110 120 129 139 FLAPS DOWN CAS 48 54 63 72 82 93 105 Figure 6 1 STALL SPEEDS POWER OFF ANGLE OF BANK CONDITION 0 20 40 60 FLAPS UP 57 59 65 81 2300 LES GROSS FLAPS 10 52 54 59 74 WEIGHT FLAPS 40 49 51 56 69 SPEEDS ARE MPH CAS Figure 6 2 6 2 ...

Page 57: ...h 25 F above standard temperature for particular altitude 2 For operation on a dry grass runway increase distances both ground run and total to clear 50 ft obstacle by 7 c of the total to clear 50 ft obstacle figure MAXIMUM RATE OF CLIMB DATA AT SEA LEVEL 59 F AT 5000 FT 41 F AT 10 000 FT 23 F AT 15 000 FT 5 F GROSS RATE OF GAL RATE OF FROLM RATE OF FROLM RATE OF FROM WEIGHT IAS CLIME OF FUEL IAS ...

Page 58: ...0 2400 65 117 7 2 5 3 620 6 7 780 2300 58 111 6 7 5 7 630 7 2 795 2200 52 103 6 3 6 1 625 7 7 790 5000 2700 82 134 9 0 4 2 565 5 3 710 2600 75 128 8 1 4 7 600 5 9 760 2500 68 122 7 4 5 1 625 6 4 790 2400 61 116 6 9 5 5 635 6 9 805 2300 55 108 6 5 5 9 635 7 4 805 2200 49 100 6 0 6 3 630 7 9 795 7500 2700 78 133 8 4 4 5 600 5 7 755 2600 71 127 7 7 4 9 625 6 2 790 2500 64 121 7 1 5 3 645 6 7 810 2400...

Page 59: ...TOTAL GROUND TOTAL LBS MPH ROLL TO CLEAR ROLL TO CLEAR ROLL TO CLEAR ROLL TO CLEAR 50 OBS 50 OBS 50 OBS 50 OBS 2300 69 520 1250 560 1310 605 1385 650 1455 NOTES 1 Reduce landing distance 10 for each 5 knot headwind 2 For operation on a dry grass runway increase distances both ground roll and total to clear 50 ft obstacle by 20 of the total to clear 50 ft obstacle figure I en Figure 6 5 ...

Page 60: ...e SPEED 80 MPH IAS MAXIMUM GLIDE OPROPELLER WINDMILLING O FLAPS UP O ZERO WIND o 80 0 0 4000 20000 I O 5 10 15 20 GROUND DISTANCE STATUTE MILES Figure 6 6 6 6 ...

Page 61: ... available to replace the standard wings and fuel tanks for greater endurance and range When these tanks are installed the total usable fuel for all flight conditions is 48 gallons COLD WEATHER EQUIPMENT WINTERIZATION KIT For continuous operation in temperatures consistently below 20 F the Cessna winterization kit available from your Cessna Dealer should be installed to improve engine operation Th...

Page 62: ...nnecting an external power source generatortype or bat tery cart the master switch should be turned ON The ground service plug receptacle circuit incorporates a polarity reversal protection Power from the external power source will flow only if the ground service plug is correctly connected to the airplane If the plug is accidentally connected backwards no power will flow to the air plane s electr...

Page 63: ...respectively RADIO SELECfOR SWITCHES RADIO SELECTOR SWITCH OPERATION Operation of the radio equipment is normal as covered in the respec tive radio manuals When more than one radio is installed an audio switching system is necessary The operation of this switching system is described below RADIO SELECTOR SWITCHES AUTOPILOT OMNI SWITCH 1 SPEAKER i O 2 COM 1 NAV 1 CC M 2 NAV 2 DME ADF 2 TRANS PHONES...

Page 64: ...all radios If the audio amplifier in the selected transceiver fails as evidenced by loss of speaker audio for all radios place the transmitter selector switch in the other transceiver position Since an audio amplifier is not utilized for head phones a malfunctioning amplifier will not affect headphone operation SPEAKER PHONE SWITCHES The speaker phone switches determine whether the output of the r...

Page 65: ...R is provided on the left side of the instrument panel to turn the system on and off A ROLL TRIM control knob on the Turn Coordinator is used for manual roll trim control to compensate for asymmetrical loading of fuel and passengers and to optimize system performance in climb cruise and let down OPERATING CHECK LIST TAKE OFF 1 WING LVLR Control Knob Check in off position full in CLIMB 1 Adjust ele...

Page 66: ...ot be affected by loss of vacuum since it is designed 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 OPERATING NOTES 1 The wing leveler system may be overpowered at any time without damage or wear However for extended periods of maneuvering it may be desirable to turn the system off 2 It is recommended that the s...

Page 67: ...d pressure altitude on altimeter Be sure to return altimeter barometric scale to original barometric setting after pressure alti tude has been obtained FUEL TANK QUICK DRAIN VALVE KIT Two fuel tank quick drain valves and a fuel sampler cup are available as a kit to facilitate daily draining and inspection of fuel in the main tanks for the presence of water and sediment The valves replace existing ...

Page 68: ...u retor temperature range where carburetor icing can occur a placard on the gage reads KEEP NEEDLE OUT OF YELLOW ARC DURING POSSI BLE ICING CONDITIONS Visible moisture or high humidity can cause carburetor ice formation especially in idle or low power conditions Under cruising conditions the formation of ice is usually slow providing time to detect the loss of RPM caused by the ice Carburetor icin...

Page 69: ... Airspeed Indicator True 7 7 fuel inside covers 2 1 Airspeed Limitations 4 3 oil inside covers Alternator 2 4 Carburetor 2 2 check 2 7 air filter 5 8 Alternator Field Circuit Breaker air temperature gage 1 6 2 3 2 4 4 4 7 8 Aluminum Surfaces 5 3 heat control 1 6 Ammeter 1 6 2 3 2 4 Care Authorized Operations 4 1 exterior 5 2 5 3 Autopilot Control Unit 1 6 interior 5 4 propeller 5 3 Center of Gravi...

Page 70: ...1 3 2 11 6 4 ammeter 1 6 2 3 2 4 battery 2 4 5 8 battery contactor 2 4 circuit breakers and fuses 1 6 2 3 2 4 D eioek 2 4 control wheel map light 2 4 Data 2 5 climb 2 10 6 3 flashing beacon 2 5 landing 6 5 ground service plug receptacle take off 6 3 2 4 7 4 Diagram ignition switch 1 6 2 4 electrical system 2 4 landing lights 2 5 exterior inspection iv magnetos 2 4 fuel system 2 2 master switch 1 6...

Page 71: ...xecuting a 180 Turn in Clouds selector valve 2 1 2 2 3 5 selector valve drain plug 5 8 Exterior Care 5 2 5 3 selector valve handle 1 6 Exterior Inspection Diagram iv specification and grade inside back cover 5 7 strainer 2 2 5 8 tank fillers 5 7 throttle 1 6 2 2 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 1 6 File Aircraft 5 6 2 3 2 4 Fires 3 6 electrical fire in flight 3 7 engine fire during start on ground 3 6 e...

Page 72: ... 2 Insufficient Rate of Electrical Maneuvers Normal Category Charge 3 2 4 1 Interior Care 5 4 Maneuvers Utility Category 4 2 Map Compartment 1 6 Map Light Control Wheel 2 5 Marker Beacon Indicator Lights and Switches 1 6 L Markings Instrument airspeed 4 3 Landing inside front cover 1 4 engine 4 3 2 12 Master Cylinders Brake 5 8 after 1 4 Master Switch 1 6 2 3 2 4 balked 1 4 2 13 Maximum Glide 6 6 ...

Page 73: ... switches 7 3 pressure gage 4 3 7 4 pressure switch 2 4 transmitter selector switch quick drain valve 7 8 7 3 7 4 specification and grade Range inside front cover inside back cover 5 7 Range and Cruise Performance temperature gage 4 3 6 4 Operating Limitations Engine Rate of Climb inside front cover 4 3 6 3 Operation Cold Weather 2 13 Rear View Mirror 1 6 starting 2 13 Receptacle Ground Service 2 ...

Page 74: ... fluid inside back performance charts 2 10 cover power check 2 9 oil inside back cover wing flap settings 2 9 Specifications Performance Taxiing 2 7 inside front cover diagram 2 8 Speed inside front cover Throttle 1 6 2 2 Speeds Climb 1 3 2 10 6 3 Tire Pressures inside back cover Split Bus Contactor 2 4 Torque Links Nose Gear 5 8 Stall Speeds Chart 6 2 Transponder 1 6 Stalls 2 12 True Airspeed Ind...

Page 75: ...ding problem 4 5 Wheel Bearings 5 9 Windshield and Windows 5 2 Wing Flap Position Indicator 1 6 Wing Flap Switch 1 6 W wing uveier 7 6 emergency procedures 7 6 Weight operating check list 7 5 baggage inside front cover operating notes 7 6 empty inside front cover Wing loading inside front cover gross inside front cover Winterization Kit 7 1 Index 7 ...

Page 76: ...cements are warranted for the remainder of the applicable six 6 or twelve 12 months original warranty period The repair or replacement of defec tive parts under this warranty will be made by Cessna or the dealer without charge for parts or labor for removal installation and or actual repair of such defective parts Locations of such dealers will be furnished by Cessna on request The provisions of t...

Page 77: ...SPERSANT OIL CONFORMING TO LYCOMING SPECIFICATION NO 301E MUST BE USED CAPACITY OF ENGINE SUMP 8 QUARTS DO NOT OPERATE ON LESS THAN 6 QUARTS TO MINIMIZE LOSS OF OIL THROUGH BREATHER FILL TO 7 QUART LEVEL FOR NORMAL FLIGHTS OF LESS THAN 3 HOURS FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT FILL TO 8 QUARTS IF OPTIONAL OIL FILTER IS INSTALLED ONE ADDITIONAL QUART IS REQUIRED WHEN THE FILTER ELEMENT IS CHANGED HYDRAULIC FLUID...

Page 78: ...ESSNA TAKE YOUR CESSNA HOME FOR SERVlCE AT THE SIGN OF THE CES5dA SHLELD CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY WICHITA KANSAS ...

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