Cessna 150 Aerobat 1975 User manual

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AJR12
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
WICHITA, KANSAS
WORLD'S LARGEST PRO-
DUCER OF GENERAL
AVIATION AIRCRAFT
SINCE 1956
OWNER'S
MANUAL

PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS
GROSS WEIGHT .
SPEED: ' ' '
Top Speed at Sea Level
Cruise, 75% Power at 7000 ft .
RANGE: "~" ' '
Cruise, 75% Power at 7000 ft
22. 5 Gallons, No Reserve
Cruise, 75% Power at 7000 ft
35 Gallons, No Reserve
Maximum Range at 10, 000 ft
22. 5 Gallons, No Reserve
Maximum Range at 10, 000 ft
35 Gallons, No Reserve
RATE OF CUMB AT SEA LEVEL.
SERVICE CEILING. . . ". -- ; "'
TAKE-OFF: ...
Ground Run .. . . .
,
;rotal Distan" Over 50-Ft Obstacle
Ground Roll
STASt
ipSn
ceover50-Ftobstacle
Flaps Up, Power Off...
Flaps Down, Power Off
EMPTY WEIGHT: (Approximate)' ' :
"SEFULLOAD: (Approximate)"". . ;
BAGGAGE . . . . ". . . ;"" • • •• •
WING LOADING: Pounds/Sa Foot . ' ' '
POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP" . ' ' ' '
FUEL CAPACITY: -.—...
Standard Tanks .
Optional Long Range Tanks .
OIL CAPACITY . " . . °. -"""" '
PROPELLER: Fbied Pitch- Diameter
ENGINE: Continental Engine^. """
100 rated HP at 2750'RPM
150 Acrobat*
1600 Ibs
124 mph
121 mph
495 mi
4. 1 hrs
121 mph
750 mi
6. 2 hrs
121 mph
650 mi
6. 9 hrs
94 mph
1010 mi
10. 8 hrs
94mph
G70 fpm
14, 000 ft
735ft
1385 ft
445 ft
1075 ft
55 mph
48 mph
1040 Ibs
560 Ibs
120 Ibs
10. 2
16.0
26 gal.
3 8 gal.
6qts.
69 inches
0-200-A
NOTE: fAu. perfo^Mce. flgures, include the effect of °Pti°"al speed
fairings which improve the speeds by approximt'atelyalt^lph.
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D1034-13-RPC-200-1/92
Cessna Aircraft Company
Wichita, Kansas USA
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Maximum height of airplane with nose gear depressed, all tires and nose strut
properly inflated, and optional flashing beacon InstaUed."
M. """um wme, span u. °Pti°"id mmcal camber wing tips and optional strobe
^Ts^ ^S3t?l-?i/9?' st!uldar<i WInE tips WLtI'°"t strobeuB'Msare'mstaued.
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PRINCIPAL
DIMENSIONS
8'-6"MAX.
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page =
- OPERATING CHECKLIST--—.... 1-1
- DESCRIPTION AND
OPERATING DETAILS .. ___„_.... 2-1
- AEROBATIC MANEUVERS—-.. 3-1
SECTION IV - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.... 4-1
SECTION V - OPERATING LIMITATIONS-. -.... 5-1
SECTION VI - CARE OF THE AIRPLANE-. -. _. _ 6-1
SECTION VII - OPERATIONAL DATA. -_-.. _.... __ 7-1
SECTION VIII - OPTIONAL SYSTEMS. -_.... _.„. s-1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX— -———.. _. __..... __ index-1
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Section I
OPERATING CHECK LIST
fQ",€o^the. nrst. steps in obtaining the utmost performance, service,
^dn. ying. e^ymen"rom your^es^a"is to"faumn^^^^Selfsew^hce'
^r^,
ist
'^,
equ^mentLsystems',
andcontrols-"Thi^^
re
viewing
this
equipment
while
sitting
in
the
aircraft"
'rFhos7itemET
function
and
operation
are
not
obvious
are
covered
in'SectiMiTl0
Jeft!o. nJusts. '-m. puot's, checklistform' the steps necessary to
operateyour
aircraft
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c"onven^
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st!e
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^checking that all important procedures~have'been
sm,
cevlgilancefor
other
traffic
is
so
important"mcrowde7twmil
nall
air!asl u.
is
imPortant
that
preoccupation
with
checklists
be
avoided'in
SLJro^edures shouldbe carefully memorized"a7dperfo7meud^rlom
memory-_Then the checklist should be quickly scanned to-ensure"thaT
has been missed.
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op.
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Cor?espondmg"caUbrl
atedca^'"°
speed may be obtained from the Airspeed CorrecHon~T^blem"Sec^V-n.
1-1

Refer to inside back cover of this manual
for quantities, materials, and specifications
of frequently used service items.
7
EXTERIOR
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
s-
1-2
INSPECTION
2
Note
y"ually-check. aircraft for general condition durmg walk-
around inspection. In cold weather, remove even'^maT
accumulations of frost'ice or snow from wing, 'tail'and
control
surfaces.
_
Also
make
sure
that
contro0
!'
s'urfac'es
no internal accumulations of ice or debris.. "Q
n!ght night isplanned' check operation of-alTugh"ts, 'and
make sure a flashlight is available.
Remove control wheel lock.
Check ignition switch OFF.
T. urn^n_master, switch_aRd check fuel quantity indicators; then
master switch OFF. ' ' -—-~—--'
Check fuel shutoff valve handle ON.
Check door release pins prior to aerobatic flight.
Inspect
seat^belts
and
shoulder
harnesses
for
co
ndition.
seatmsert^cushions as necessary and securely stow
prior to aerobatic flight. ' " -----^ "-""
Fig^e
(2) a.
c.
C3) a-
(4) a.
b.
c.
d.
C5) a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
(6)s:
c.
[7] a.
b.
c.
d.
(8) a.
1-1.
Remove rudder gust lock, if instaUed.
Disconnect tail tie-down.
Check control surfaces for freedom of movement and security.
Check aileron for freedom of movement and security.
Disconnect wing tie-down.
Check main wheel tire for proper inflation.
Beforlnrstflight. of dayand after each'refueling, use
^up, anddrain sma11 qumtity of fuei from fuel~tMk sump'quTck^.
drram^alve. to_check for water' sediment ^dprope7fu^l4g^^.
Visually check fuel quantity; then check"fueimieTcap"sec6uraeuc"
^hiecko^level\_Donot. operatewith less than four quarts.
to six quarts for extended flight.
Beforef"stnightofthe dayand after each refueling, pull out
s. trameLdrain. knob for about four seconds to~"dear'Tuer^rai'ner
?^posliblewater and sedim<a"t. Check-straine7dram'd°os^"
lw^^^oblTedL№efuel, system/may~c"on^^^^^^^
w.
ater.
andfurther
dramineof
the
system'at''the7tramuer7I
f^l
taiAsurops, ^and fuel line'drain plug will be necessa7v. x'
propeller and spinner for'nicks and securitv."
landing light for condition and cleanliness^'
c. heck carburetor air filter for restrictions by"dust or other
matter.
Check nose wheel strut and tire for proper inflation.
nose tie-down.
Ss
sSt
effeh
tsS:.
ent
static
source
opening
on
left
side
of
Check main wheel tire for proper inflation.
Beforlfl, rstflight. of dayand ^ter-each~refuelmg, use
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k.
forwah'. sedym en^7nd^p0
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check
fuel
quantity;
then
check
fueTfiUerJ
caps"ec\Tre'luc'
?S:g7o'to. tt^:;e"' ui°s'aned- "-"'-"kpitoi^b.
^heck stall. warning vent oPeni"g for stoppage.
Check fuel tank vent opening for°stoppag^u&l"
Disconnect wing tie-down.
Check aileron for freedom of movement and security
1-3
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
(D
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Exterior Preflight - COMPLETE.
Seats, Belts, Shoulder Harnesses — ADJUST and LOCK.
Fuel Shutoff Valve — ON.
Radios, Electrical Equipment -- OFF.
Brakes — TEST and SET.
STARTING ENGINE.
m
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
Mixture -- RICH.
Carburetor Heat — COLD.
Master Switch — ON.
Prime — AS REQUIRED.
Throttle — OPEN 1/4 INCH.
Propeller Area — CLEAR.
Ignition Switch -- START (release when engine starts).
Oil Pressure — CHECK.
BEFORE TAKE-OFF.
(D
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Cabin Doors — LATCHED.
Flight Controls -"FREE and CORRECT.
Elevator Trim — TAKE-OFF.
Fuel Shutoff Valve — ON.
Brakes -- SET.
Throttle — 1700 RPM.
•ottle - 1700 RPM.
Magnetos — CHECK (RPM dr°P should not exceed 150 RPM
iither magneto or 75 RFM differential between magnetos).
Carburetor Heat " CHECK (for RPMdrop).
(7)
(8)
(9)
a.
on either magneto or 75 RFM different!
b. Carburetor Heat -- CHECK (for
c. Engine Instruments and Ammeter
d. Suction Gage — CHECK.
Flight Instruments and Radios — SET.
Throttle Friction Lock -- ADJUST.
CHECK.
Wing Flaps — Oc
TAKE-OFF.
NORMAL TAKE-OFF.
(1) Wing Flaps "0°.
1-4
(2) Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
(3) Throttle — FULL OPEN^
?S ^e^torc. ontrol, :\LIFTNOSE WHEEL (at 55 MPH).
Speed — 70-80 MPH. '"' " *'""/'
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKE-OFF
(D
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Wing Flaps — 0°.
Carburetor Heat — COLD.
Brakes — HOLD.
Throttle -- FULL OPEN.
Brakes — RELEASE.
Elevator Control - SUGHTLY TAIL LOW.
Climb Speed - 70 MPH (with obstacles "ahead).
ENROUTE CLIMB.
(1) Airspeed — 75-85 MPH.
NOTE
lLmaxnnum. performance climb is necessary, use
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(2) Throttle — FULL OPEN.
(3) Mixture - RICH (unless'engine is rough).
CRUISE.
s. i
^wlr
::wo°to
2^0RPM
(no
mo"
than
75%).
Elevator Trim -- ADJUST * """ "'"" '"'u/'
(3) Mucture -- LEAN.
BEFORE LANDING.
(1) Mixture -- RICH.
(2) Carburetor Heat - ON (apply full heat before closing throttle).
1-5

w , Alrspeed ~- 70-80 MPH (flaps UP).
winIF!aps ~;ASDESIRED^belowlOO MPH).
(5) AirspeecT- 60-WMW^^D'OWN)'. lvlt't1''
BALKED LANDING.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Throttle — FULL OPEN.
Carburetor Heat — COLD.
Wing Flaps — RETRACT TO 20°.
Airspeed — 65 MPH.
Wing Flaps — RETRACT (slowly).
NORMAL LANDING.
w Touchdown — MAIN WHEELS FIRST.
la
nding
Roll
- .
LOWER
NOSE
"WHEEL
GENTLY.
Braking — MINIMUM REQUIRED. "" """u"
AFTER LANDING.
(1) Wing Flaps — UP.
(2) Carburetor Heat -- COLD.
SECURING THE AIRCRAFT.
(D
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Parking Brake -- SET.
Radios, Electrical Equipment — OFF.
Mlxture:_~. IDLE CU_T-OFF (pulled'full out).
Ignition Switch — OFF. u —- "" —/•
Master Switch -- OFF.
Control Lock -- INSTALL.
1-6
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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10.
11.
Turn Coordinator (Opt).
Airspeed Indicator
Directlonal Gyro (Opt).
Gyro Horizon (Opt).'
Clock (Opt).
Aircraft Registration Number
Vertical Speed Indicator
Altimeter ' "''
Marker Beacon Indicator
Lights and Switches/Radio
Trmsmitter Selector Switch (Ont).
Omnl Course Indicator (Opt).
Accelerometer (Opt).
12, Rear View Mirror
and Control (Opt).
13. Radios (Opt).'
14. Tachometer
15' MF Bea"ng Indicator (Opt).
>. Fuel and Gif Gages
17. Suction Gage
18. Ammeter
^' ch"!r-v^w Warning Light
20. Map Compartment
2i- (;', abin_A'r/Heat Control Knobs
22. Wing Flap Switch
23, Cigar Lighter (Opt).
24. Mixture Control Knob
^' T. hrotlle (with Fri';tiBn Lock).
26. Microphone (Opt). ~ " ~-''-
27- Elevator Trim'ControI Wheel
3?' carburetorJHeat Control'Knot,
). Electrical Switches
30. Fuses
31. Radio Dial Light Rheostat
32. Panel Lights Rheostai'
33. Ignition Switch
34. Master Switch
35. Primer
36. Parking Brake Knob
Figure 2-1.
Section II
1-{
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATING DETAILS
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FUEL SYSTEM.
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2-1

FUEL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
VENT
LEFT FUEL TANK
FUEL SHUTOFF
VALVE
Due to cross-feedlng between fuel
tanks, the tanks should be re -
topped after each refueling to
assure maximum capacity.
RIGHT FUEL TANK
I
FUEL
STRAINER
TO INTAKE..
MANIFOLD """"•
ENGINE
PRMER
THROTTLE
CODE
FUEL SUPPLY
VENT
MECHANICAL
LINKAGE
CARBURETOR <
TO ENGINE
CYLINDERS
MIXTURE
CONTROL
KNOB
Figure 2-2.
2-2
FUEL QUANTITY DATA (U. S. GALLONS)
TANKS
TWO, STANDARD WING
(13 GAL. EACH)
TWO, LONG RANGE WING
(19 GAL. EACH)
USABLE FUEL
ALL FLIGHT
CONDITIONS
22.5
35.0
UNUSABLE
FUEL
3.5
3.0
TOTAL
FUEL
VOLUME
26.0
38.0
Figure 2-3.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEWATIC
TO IGNITION SWITCH
OVER-
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WARNING
LIGHT
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MASTER A
SWITCH {
AITEBNATOR
ALTERNATOB
FIEID
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
tDG
TO LANDING
IIGHT |OPT|
OVER-
VOLTAGE
SENSOR
TO WING TIP STROBE
ST. OBE LIGHTS IOPT1
ITS
•TO FLASHING
BEACON |OPT|
u
FLIGHT HOUR ,
RECORDER (OPT)
OIL PRESSURE
SWITCH (OPT]
CLOCK
|OPT]
CIGAR LIGHTER |OPT|
•I
STARTER
AMMETER
,
^N»'-TO 1>ITOT "EAT
PITOI H7 SYSTEM" lOP'J}'
TO NAVIGATION LIGHTS
AND OPTIONAL CONTROL
WHEEL MAP IIGHT
TO TRANSMITTE8 RELAY
NAV
DOME
^
STARTEB
CONTACTOB
BATTCRY
CONTACTOR
A
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BATTERY +
GROUND 5EBVICE
PLUG BECEPTACLE (OPT)
IGNITION
SWITCH
TO
WING FLAP
FUSE
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CODE
CIRCUIT BREAKER (AUTO-RESET]
CIRCUIT BREAKER (PUSH-TO-RESET]
FUSE -(<-DIODE A/WIESISTOR
CAPACITOR (NOISE FILTER|
S- FUSE
FUEl IND
INT LTS
B B
MAGNETOS
TO DOME IIGHT
•TO RADIO |OPT)
•TO RADIO [OPT)
•TO RADIO |OPT|
TO OPTIONAl TUKN
COOBDINATOB OB
OPTIONAL TURN-AND-
BANK INDICATOR
TO INSTRUMENT AND
COMPASS LIGHTS
TO FUEL QUANTITY
INDICAT08S
Figure 2-4.
2-4
AMMETER.
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OVER-VOLTAGE SENSOR AND WARNING LIGHT.
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FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
2-5