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Page 1: ...CESSNA AIRPLANES THAN ANY OTHER MAKE TAKE YOUR CESSNA HOME FOR SERVICE AT THE SIGN OF THE CESSNA SHIELD 1975 MODEL A185F CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY WICHITA KANSAS OWNER S WORLD S LARGEST PRO DUCER OF GE...

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Page 3: ...ed in your Customer Care Program book The oil dipstick is calibrated for both landplane and floatplane amphi supplied with your aircraft Warranty service is available to you at any authorized Cessna D...

Page 4: ...cover S Transmitter Selector Switch 7 5 True Airspeed Indicator 7 15 Sample Loading Problem 4 6 Il Il lillllllllllllll Securing Aircraft 1 7 Servicing Requirements 5 8 inside back cover engine oil ins...

Page 5: ...RATING DETAILS 2 1 Maximum Rate Of Climb Data duration calculations 7 11 Chart 6 3 duration chart 7 9 SECTION lli EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3 1 Microphone Headset 7 6 operation 7 8 Moment Envelope Center o...

Page 6: ...alancedata consideration should be given to thereduction in weight and balked 1 7 2 21 changein moment 1000 which resultsfrom a reduced fuel capacity before 1 6 For quick re computation of cruiseperfo...

Page 7: ...p compartment is available for clouds 3 4 Engine Driven Fuel Pump Failure quickly checking that all important procedures have been performed recovery from spiral dive 3 5 3 8 Since vigilance for other...

Page 8: ...Aft 2 13 Cold Weather Equipment 7 1 accumulations of frost iceor snow from wing tail and Balked Landing 1 7 2 21 engme primer system 7 3 control surfaces Also make sure that control surfaces ground se...

Page 9: ...eign An optional oil quick drain system is offered to facilitate draining matter the engine oil sump by eliminating the need for removal of the lower cowl d Ch kl s fDo enot o rate th less than nine q...

Page 10: ...uxiliary Fuel Pump OFF 8 Propeller Area CLEAR 9 IgnitionSwitch START TRUE AIRSPEED INDICATOR 10 Throttle ADVANCE slowly 11 Ignition Switch RELEASE when engine starts NOTE A true airspeed indicator is...

Page 11: ...ons by pushing the control knob full in and inserting 8 Cabin Doors CLOSED and LOCKED the toe of the shoe underneath each pedal and pulling each pedal aft until 9 Tail Wheel Lock AS DESIRED it snaps i...

Page 12: ...for the aircraft equipped with a cargo pack the speed differentials shown in the table below should be subtracted from the TAS MPH figures shown in the CRUISE PERFORM 1 Airspeed 101 MPH sea level to...

Page 13: ...lt in a properly filled cylinder Fill to the pressures indicated BA LKED LAND ING in the table above for the ambient temperature 1 Power FULL THROTTLE and 2850 RPM IMPORTANT 2 Wing Flaps RETRACT TO 20...

Page 14: ...sengers it will be necessary 1 FlightInstrumentGroup 22 MixtureContro1Knob tO COmpute new oxygen duration figures due to the greater 2 Aircraft Registration Number 23 Autopilot Control Unit Opt 3 Loca...

Page 15: ...ord into the AUX MIKE Fuel is supplied to the engine from two tanks one in each wing The JACK If an optional microphone headset combination total usable fuel for all flight conditions is 62 gallons ha...

Page 16: ...FOR CROSS FEEDING I uEL OFF wa VALVE FUEL SHUT OFF KNOB FUEL ENGINE STRAINER ENGINE FRIMER CHECK VALVE AUXILIARY FUEL RETURN FUEL PUMP AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP SWITCH 400 ENGINE 01 lil FUEL PUMP THROTTLE...

Page 17: ...sposable type masks are provided for the passengers All masks are the partial rebreathing type equipped with FUEL ENGINE STRAINTTt ENGINE PRIMER vinyl plastic hoses and flow indicators CHECK VALVE A r...

Page 18: ...severe precipitation In this system fuel flows from both wing tanks to a selector valve static conditions which might cause the loss of radio signals even with here fuel from either or both tanks may...

Page 19: ...a third the auxiliary fuel pump switch in the ON position momentarily 3 to 5 position used to turn off the marker beacon receiver see figure 7 2 seconds with the throttle at least 1 2 open Excessive u...

Page 20: ...ransmitter selector switch in the position corresponding to inoperative engine driven fuel pump When the throttle is nioved toward the radio unit which is to be used The up position selects the upper...

Page 21: ...f the switch labeled BAT controls all electrical power to the opened to close off the standard static system and vent the instruments aircraft The left half labeled ALT controls the alternator to cabi...

Page 22: ...DOOR POST MAP LIGHT OPT luting the oil the oil pressure should be watched for any unusual fluctua BATTERY SWITCH SPLIT BUS L GHT TO COMPASS LIGHT tiOns that might indicate a screen being clogged with...

Page 23: ...master switch should be turned ON to reset circuit breakers mounted on the instrument panel Exceptions to this are the battery contactor closing external power circuit and optional clock and flight h...

Page 24: ...rhead console labeled POST FLOOD is used to select either WINTERIZATION KIT AN D standard flood lighting or optional post lighting NON CONGE ALING O IL COOLE R Standard instrument panel lighting consi...

Page 25: ...during night operations To operate the light first turn on the NAV 0000 LIGHTS switch then adjust the map light s intensity with the rheostat control knob on the back of the control wheel pad on the r...

Page 26: ...ening the loose end to the adhesive type fastener near the harness attach point The aft seat shoulder harnesses are attached to the rear cabin bulkhead They are stowed behind clips below the aft cabin...

Page 27: ...16 51 146 10 9 5 7 825 5 4 785 7 2 1040 REMOVABLECABIN DOOR 15 46 135 10 1 6 2 830 5 9 790 7 8 1045 14 42 117 9 2 6 7 795 6 4 755 8 5 1000 The right cabin door has removable hinge pins and a detachabl...

Page 28: ...21 67 163 14 1 4 4 715 4 2 680 5 5 900 20 63 159 13 3 4 7 740 4 4 705 5 9 930 1dle speed 19 59 154 12 5 5 0 765 4 7 730 6 3 960 18 55 148 11 7 5 3 785 5 1 750 6 7 990 Engine starting in hot weather o...

Page 29: ...suspicion that 20 61 153 12 8 4 8 740 4 6 705 6 1 930 the magneto timing is set in advance of the setting specified ALTERNATOR CHECK 2400 23 68 161 14 3 4 3 700 4 1 665 5 5 880 22 64 157 13 5 4 6 720...

Page 30: ...ions greater than 5000 feet 22 67 156 14 0 4 4 690 4 2 655 5 6 870 above sea level 2400 25 73 162 15 3 4 0 655 3 9 625 5 1 825 24 70 158 14 6 4 3 675 4 O 640 5 3 845 Using 20 wing flaps reduces the gr...

Page 31: ...45 0 3 9 625 33 7 5 4 2 M85 speed is 86 MPH at sea level increasing to 88 MPH at 10 000 feet above 23 68 154 14 3 4 3 665 4 1 635 5 4 840 S 22 64 150 13 5 4 6 690 4 4 655 5 8 865 2400 25 71 157 14 9 4...

Page 32: ...ened if necessary to main tain the cylinder head temperature at approximately two thirds of the normal operating range greenarc Cruise performance data in this manual and on the power computer is base...

Page 33: ...eak EGT as a reference point and then enrichen the mixture by a desired increment based on the table below FLAPS 2O 58 62 82 Continuous operation at peak EGT is authorized only at 55 power or less Thi...

Page 34: ...power fuel consumption and endurance Although use of the lock is left to the individual pilot s preference it is information consult the Cessna Power Computer supplied with your air probable that its...

Page 35: ...ting details During cold weather operations no indication need be apparent on the oil temperature gage prior to take off After a suitable warm up period 2 to 5 minutes at 1000 RPM the engine is ready...

Page 36: ...ey would conflict with Air Traffic Control clearances and stands ready through his Service Department to supply you with fast or instructions or where in the pilot s judgment an efficient low cost ser...

Page 37: ...first response to an engine failure after take off In In addition to the EXTERIOR INSPECTION covered in Section I most cases the landing should be planned straight ahead with only small COMPLETE servi...

Page 38: ...0 MPH flaps UP 80 MPH flaps DOWN The Cessna Aircraft Company recommends Progressive Care for air 2 Mixture IDLE CUT OFF craft that are being flown 200 hours or more per year and the 100 hour 3 Fuel Sh...

Page 39: ...ight over a water surface within the arc of the propeller blades while turning 5 Place folded coat or cushion in front of face at time of touchdown the propeller 6 Evacuate aircraft through cabin door...

Page 40: ...ort circuit is localized Regulations to ensure that all data requirements are met 8 Vents Cabin Air Heat OPEN when it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished A To be disphyed in the aircra...

Page 41: ...inue blotting until no more liquid is taken up Scrape mate course Before descending into the clouds set up a stabilized let off sticky materials with a dull knife then spot clean the area down conditi...

Page 42: ...will help reduce the abrasion FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS encountered in these areas When the aircraft is parked outside in cold climates and it is neces Although flying in known icing conditions is pr...

Page 43: ...A thin even coat of wax polished out by hand with clean soft flane nel cloths will fill in niinor scratches and help prevent further scratching SPARK PLUG FOULING Do not use a canvas cover on the win...

Page 44: ...OIL PRESSURE GROUND HANDLING If low oil pressure is accompanied by normal oil temperature there When maneuvering the aircraft by hand push at the front spar of the is a possibility the oil pressure ga...

Page 45: ...tem could be adversely affected by higher than normal voltage if a faulty voltage regulator setting is causing the overcharging To preclude these possibilities an over voltage sensor will automaticall...

Page 46: ...on With 100 Lock Pin Holes OFF Deactivated transmitter Used during shipping storage Seat Belt Attachment Floor or Side Wall 200 and following rescue Shoulder Strap Cabin Top 175 D Ring Tie Down Floor...

Page 47: ...ECATION C ARETMENT battery Do not activate radio transceiver FIREWALL 4 AFTER SIGHTING RESCUE AIRCRAFT Place ELT function 1 4 35 1 4 34 1 2 SelectOT SWitch in the OFF position preventing radio interfe...

Page 48: ...t limits of occupant center of gravity range CARGO CARGO CARGQ BAGGAGE A B C AREA 2 NOTE Station 108 or 140 can be used as a convenient STA O 10 50 90 108 140 interior reference point for determinirig...

Page 49: ...ch contradicts the FAA approved markings and placards it is 2400 to be disregarded 2300 22eo MANEUVERS NORMAL CATEGORY 2100 The aircraft is certificated in the normal category The normal category is a...

Page 50: ...ollowing is a list of the certificated calibrated airspeed mark ings CAS for the aircraft Never Exceed glideor dive smooth air 210 MPH red line I Caution Range 170 210 MPH yellow arc Normal Operating...

Page 51: ...ers On Individual Seats FUEL FLOW INDICATOR 2nd Row Passengers On Bench Seat Normal Operating Range 7 0 17 O gal hr greenarc 3rd Row Passengers 120 Lbs Max If Child s Seat Minimum and Maximum 3 5 and...

Page 52: ...luded in Total the weights and moments 1000 and plot these values on the the aircraft file In addition to the licensed empty weight Center of Gravity Moment Envelope to determine whether the point fal...

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