Cessna 172R Owner's manual

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Pilot's Operating Handbook
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FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
THIS PUBLICATION MUST BE
CARRIED IN THE AIRPLANE
AT ALL TIMES.
FAA APPROVAL
FAA APPROVED UNDER FAR 21 SUBPART J
The Cessna Aircraft Co
ation Option Manufacturer CE-1
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Date: December 10, 1996
Executive Engineer
Serial No. 17280182
Registration No. N9936 F
This publication includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by FAR Part
23 and constitutes the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
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ATextron Company
The Cessna Aircraft
Company
Iviodel 172R
COPYRIGHT © 1996
The Cessna Aircraft Company
Wichita, Kansas USA
Member of GAMA Original Issue - 2 December 1996
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THIS MANUAL WAS PROVIDED FOR THE
AIRPLANE IDENTIFIED ON THE TITLE
PAGE ON
SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS SUPPLIED BY
THE CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
MUST BE PR ER Y INSERTED.
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Pilot's Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
Serial Numbers 17280001 and On
Original Issue - 2 December 1996
Revision 2 - 3 November 1997
PART NUMBER: 172RPHUS02
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CESSNA PUBLICATION PART NUMBER
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CESSNA CONGRATULATIONS
MODEL 172R
CONGRATULATIONS ....
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Cessna ownership! Your
Cessna has been designed and constructed to give you the most in performance,
value and comfort.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook has been prepared as a guide to help you get
the most utility from your airplane. lt contains information about your airplane's
equipment, operating procedures, performance and suggested service and care.
Please study it carefully and use it as a reference.
The worldwide Cessna Organization and Cessna Customer Service are
prepared to serve you. The following services are offered by each Cessna
Service Station:
THE CESSNA AIRPLANE WARRANTIES, which provide coverage for parts and
labor, are upheld through Cessna Service Stations worldwide. Warranty
provisions and other important information are contained in the Customer Care
Program Handbook supplied with your airplane. The Customer Care Card
assigned to you at delivery will establish your eligibility under warranty and
should be presented to your local Cessna Service Station at the time of
warranty service.
FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL to provide you with courteous, expert
service.
FACTORY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT to provide you efficient and
accurate workmanship.
A STOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS are available when you
need them.
THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERVICING CESSNA
AIRPLANES. Cessna Service Stations have all of the current Maintenance
Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs and various other support publications
produced by Cessna Aircraft Company.
A current Cessna Service Station Directory accompanies your new airplane.
The Directory is revised frequently, and a current copy can be obtained from your
nearest Cessna Service Station.
We urge all Cessna ownersloperators to utilize the benefits available within the
Cessna Organization.
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PERFORMANCE- CESSNA
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 172R
PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS
*SPEED:Maximum at Sea Level
Cruise, 80% Power at 8000 FT
CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for
engine start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutes
reserve.
80% Power at 8000 FT Range 580 NM
53 Gallons Usable Fuel Time 4.8 HRS
Range at 10,000 FT, 60% power Range 687 NM
53 Gallons Usable Fuel Time 6.6 HRS
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL 720 FPM
SERVICE CEILING 13,500 FT
TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll 945 FT
Total Distance Over 50 FT Obstacle
LANDING PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll 550 FT
Total Distance Over 50 FT Obstacle 1295 FT
STALL SPEED:
IFlaps Up, Power Off 51 KCAS
IFlaps Down, Power Off 47 KCAS
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
Ramp 2457 LBS
Takeoff 2450 LBS
Landing 2450 LBS
STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT 1600 LBS
MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD 857 LBS
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE 120 LBS
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WING LOADING: Lbs/Sq Ft 14.1
POWER LOADING Lbs/HP 15.3
FUEL CAPACITY 56 GAL
OIL CAPACITY 8 QTS
ENGINE: Textron Lyconning I0-360-L2A
160 BHP at 2400 RPM
PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Diameter 75 IN
* NOTE
Speed performance is shown for an airplane equipped with
optional speed fairings which increase the speeds by
approximately 2 knots. There is a corresponding difference
in range, while all other performance figures are unchanged
when speed fairings are installed.
The above performance figures are based on airplane weights at
2450 pounds, standard atmospheric conditions, level, hard-surfaced
dry runways and no wind. They are calculated values derived from
flight tests conducted by The Cessna Aircraft Company under
carefully documented conditions and will vary with individual
airplanes and numerous factors affecting flight performance.
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COVERAGE/REVISIONS
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CESSNA
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COVERAGE
The Pilot's Operating Handbook in the airplane at the time of
delivery from The Cessna Aircraft Company contains information
applicable to the Model 172R airplane by serial number and
registration number shown on the Title Page. This handbook is
applicable to airplane serial number 17280001 and On. All
information is based on data available at the time of publication.
This handbook is comprised of eight sections which cover
operational aspects of a standard-equipped airplane. Section 9,
Supplements, provides expanded operational procedures for the
avionics equipment (both standard and optional), details
requirements for foreign certification, and provides information on
special operations.
Supplements in Section 9 are stand-alone documents, and
may be issued or revised without regard to revision dates which
apply to the POH itself. These supplements contain their own Log
of Effective Pages, which should be used to determine the status
of each and every individual supplement.
ORIGINAL ISSUE AND REVISIONS
This Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane
Flight Manual was originally issued on December 2, 1996. To
ensure that information in this manual is current, revisions must
be incorporated as they are issued. Revision status is noted on
Page i of this section, and also in the Log of Effective Pages
table.The part number of this manual has also been designed to aid
the owner/operator in determining the revision level of the POH.
As revisions to the POH are issued, the Part Number will change
to reflect that revision. Refer to the example below:
Revision Level (Revision 0, Original Issue)
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It is the responsibility of the airplane owner to maintain this
handbook in a current status when it is being used for operational
purposes. Owners should contact their Cessna Service Station
whenever the revision status of their handbook is in question.
Revisions are distributed to owners of U.S. Registered aircraft
according to FAA records at the time of revision issuance, and to
Internationally Registered aircraft according to Cessna Owner
Advisory records at the time of issuance. Revisions should be read
carefully upon receipt and incorporated in this POH.
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REGULAR REVISIONS
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identified by a vertical line (revision bar) adjacent to the applicable
revised area on the outer margin of the page.
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margin of the page, opposite the page number and date of the
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Issue and Revisions paragraph of this section.
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appear the full length of text.
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pointing hand indicator adjacent to the figure title and figure
number. Existing art which is revised will have a pointing hand_
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WARNINGS, CAUTIO S AND NOTES
Throughout the text, warnings, cautions and notes pertaining to
airplane handling and operations are utilized. These adjuncts to the
text are used to highlight or emphasize important points.
WARNING - Calls attention to use of methods, procedures or
limits which must be followed precisely to avoid injury or death to
persons.
CAUTION - Calls attention to methods, procedures or limits
which must be followed to avoid damage to equipment.
NOTE - Calls attention to additional procedures or information
pertaining to the text.
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POH. Pages which are affected by the current revision will carry the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
GENERAL 1
LIMITATIONS 2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3
NORMAL PROCEDURES 4
PERFORMANCE 5
WEIGHT & BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST 6
AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION 7
HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 8
SUPPLEMENTS 9
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CESSNA SECTION 1
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Three View - Normal Ground Attitude 1-2
Introduction 1-4
Descriptive Data 1-4
Engine 1-4
Propeller 1-4
Fuel 1 -4
Oil 1-5
Maximum Certificated Weights 1-6
Standard Airplane Weights 1-7
Cabin And Entry Door Dimensions 1-7
Baggage Space and Entry Dimensions 1-7
Specific Loadings 1-7
Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology 1-8
General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols 1-8
Meteorological Terminology 1-9
Engine Power Terminology 1-9
Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terminology 1-10
Weight And Balance Terminology 1-11
Metric /Imperial /U.S. Conversion Charts 1-13
Weight Conversions 1-14
Length Conversions 1-16
Distance Conversions 1-20
Volume Conversions 1-21
Temperature Conversions 1-24
Volume to Weight Conversions 1-251
Quick Conversions 1-26
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)NOTE 1: WING SPAN SHOWN WITH STROBE LIGHTS
INSTALLED.
NOTE 2: WHEEL BASE LENGTH IS 65".
NOTE 3: PROPELLER GROUND CLEARANCE IS 111/4".
NOTE 4: `vVING AREA IS 174 SQUARE FEET.
NOTE 5: MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS (* PIVOT POINT TO
OUTBOARD WING TIP) IS 27'-5 1/2".
NOTE 6: NORMAL GROUND ATTITUDE IS SHOWN WITH
NOSE STRUT SHOWING APPROXIMATELY 2" OF
STRUT, AND WINGS LEVEL.
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SECTION 1 CESSNA
GENERAL MODEL 172R
INTRODUCTION
This handbook contains 8 sections, and includes the material
required to be furnished to the pilot by FAR Part 23. It also contains
supplemental data supplied by The Cessna Aircraft Company.
Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest.
lt also contains definitions or explanations of symbols,
abbreviations, and terminology commonly used.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
Number of Engines: 1.
Engine Manufacturer: Textron Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: 10-360-L2A.
Engine Type: Normally aspirated, direct drive, air-cooled,
horizontally opposed, fuel injected, four cylinder
engine with 360 cu. in. displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 160 rated BHP
at 2400 RPM.
PROPELLER
'Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Propeller Systems.
Propeller Model Number: 1C235/LFA7570.
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter: 75 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed pitch.
FUEL AWARNING
USE OF UNAPPROVED FUELS MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM
COMPONENTS, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE
ENGINE FAILURE.
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
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