Cessna 182Q 1979 Owner's manual

PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
and
FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
"' CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY I
I1979 MODEL
182Q I
THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE
CARRIED IN THE AIRPLANE
AT ALL TIMES.
Serial No. /f;z {;; 7 ('70
Registration No. IV 97" 9{,
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THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE
FURNISHED TO THE PILOT BY CAR PART 3AND CONSTITUTES
THE FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL.
COPYRIGHT ©1978
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
WICHITA, KANSAS, USA
D1141-13PH-RPC-2.000-8/78
1 OCTOBER 1978

THIS MANUAL WAS PROVIDED FOR THE AIRPLANE
IDENTIFIED ON THE TITLE PAGE ON J/ -/ J' 77' .
SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS SUPPLIED BY CESSNA
AIRCRAFT COMPANY MUST BE PROPERLY IN-
SERTED.
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CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS ••••
Welcome to the ranks of Cessna owners! Your Cessna has been designed and
constructed to give you the most in performance, economy, and comfort. It is our desire that
you will find flying it, either for business or pleasure, a pleasant and profitable experience.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook has been prepared as a guide to help you get the most
pleasure and utility from your airplane. It contains information about your Cessna's
equipment, operating procedures, and performance; and suggestions for its servicing and
care. We urge you ~o read it from cover to cover, and to refer to it frequently.
Our interest in your flying pleasure has not ceased with your purchase of a ~essna.
World-wide, the Cessna Dealer Organization backed by the Cessna Customer Services
Department stands ready to serve you. The following services are offered by most Cessna
Dealers:
• THE CESSNA WARRANTY, which provides coverage for parts and labor, is available at
Cessna Dealers worldwide. Specific benefits and provisions of warranty, plus other
important benefits for you, are contained in your Customer Care Program book,
supplied with your airplane. Warranty service is available to you at authorized Cessna
Dealers throughout the world upon presentation of your Customer Care Card which
establishes your eligibility under the warranty.
•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 on hand when you need them.
• THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERVICING CESSNA AIR-
PLANES, since Cessna Dealers haveall of the Service Manuals and Parts Catalogs, kept
current by Service Letters and Service News Letters, published by Cessna Aircraft
Company.
We urge all Cessna owners to use the Cessna Dealer Organization to the fullest.
A current Cessna Dealer Directory accompanies your new airplane. The Directory is
revised frequently, and a current copy can be obtained from your Cessna Dealer. Make your
Directory one of your cross-country flight planning aids; a warm welcome awaits you at
every Cessna Dealer.
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PERFORMANCE-
SPECIFICATIONS
CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
PERFORMANCE -SPECIFICATIONS
880NM
6.2 HRS
1095 NM
9.7 HRS
1010 FPM
16,500 FT
705 FT
1350 FT
2960 LBS
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2950 LBS
590 FT
1350 FT
1700 LBS
1754 LBS
56 KNOTS i
50 KNOTS
1260 LBS
1206 LBS
200 LBS
16.9
12.8
92
GAL.
12 QTS
0-470-U
82 IN.
. Range
Time
. Range
Time
SPEED:
Maximum at Sea Level 148 KNOTS
Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Ft 144 KNOTS
CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for
engine start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutes
reserve at 45% power.
75% Power at 8000 Ft ....
88 Gallons Usable Fuel
Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft
88 Gallons Usable Fuel
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL
SERVICE CEILING ....
TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll . . . . . .
Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle
LANDING PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll ..........
Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle
/ STALL SPEED (CAS):
." Flaps Up, Power Off
Flaps Down, Power Off
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
Ramp .
Takeoff or Landing . .
STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT:
Skylane .
Skylane II .
MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD:
Skylane .
Skylane II .
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
WING LOADING: Pounds/ Sq Ft
POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP
FUEL CAPACITY: Total
OIL CAPACITY . . . . . . .
ENGINE: Teledyne Continental
230 BHP at 2400 RPM
PROPELLER: Constant Speed, Diameter
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CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
COVERAGE/REVISIONS/
LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
COVERAGE
The Pilot's Operating Handbook in the airplane at the time of delivery from Cessna Aircraft
'Jmpany contains information applicable to the 1979 Model 182Q airplane designated by the serial
number and registration number shown on the Title Page of this handbook.
REVISIONS
Changes and/or additions to this handbook will be covered by revisions published by Cessna
Aircraft Company. These revisions are distributed to all Cessna Dealers and to owners of U. S.
Registered aircraft according to FAA records at the time of revision issuance.
Revisions
should be examined immediately upon receipt and incorporated in this handbook.
NOTE
It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain this handbook in acurrent
status when it is being used for operational purposes.
Owners should contact their Cessna Dealer whenever the revision status of their handbook is in
question.
Arevision bar will extend the full length of new or revised text and/or illustrations added on new
or presently existing pages. This bar will be located adjacent to the applicable revised area on the
outer margin of the page.
All revised pages will carry the revision number and date on the applicable page.
The following
Log of Effective Pages provides the dates of issue for original and revised pages, and
ii5ting of all pages in the handbook. Pages affected by the current revision are indicated by an
3sterisk (*)
preceding the pages listed.
LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
Dates of issue for original and revised pages are:
Original 1 October 1978
NOTE
Refer to Section 9Table of Contents
for supplements applicable to optional
systems.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
GENERAL 1
L1MITATIONS 2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3
NORMAL PROCEDURES 4
PERFORMANCE 5
WEIGHT & BALANCE/
EQUIPMENT LIST 6
AIRPLANE &SYSTEMS
DESC
RI PTI ONS 7
AIRPLANE
HANDLING,
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 8
SU PPLEMENTS
(Optional Systems Description
& Operating Procedures) 9
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CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
SECTION 1
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
GENERAL
Page
Three View
Introduction
Descriptive Data
Engine
Propeller
Fuel ...
Oil
Maximum Certificated Weights
Standard Airplane Weights ..
Cabin And Entry Dimensions .
Baggage Space and Entry Dimensions
Specific Loadings .
Symbols, Abbreviations And Terminology
General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols
Meteorological Terminology .
Engine Power Terminology . . . . . . . .
Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terminology
Weight And Balance Terminology . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
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9'-3" MAX.
PIVOT POINT
Wing span shown with strobe lights
installed.
Maximum height shown with nose
gear depressed, as far as possible
and flashing beacon installed.
1. Oi mensions shown are based on
standard empty weight and proper
nose gear and tire inflation.
NOTES:
4. Wheel base length is 66 1/2".
5. Propeller ground clearance is 10 718".
6. Wing area is 174 square feet.
7. Minimum turning radius (*pivot
point to outboard wing tip) is 27'-0".
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CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
GENERAL
This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material required
to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Part 3. It also contains supplemental
data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Company.
Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest. It
also contains definitions or explanations of symbols, abbreviations, and
terminology commonly used.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
Number of Engines: 1.
Engine Manufacturer: Teledyne Continental.
Engine Model Number: 0-470-U.
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally-
opposed, carburetor-equipped, six-cylinder engine with 470 cu. in.
displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 230 rated BHP at 2400 RPM.
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: C2A34C204/90DCB-8.
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 82 inches.
Minimum: 80.5 inches.
Propeller Type: Constant speed and hydraulically actuated, with a low
pitch setting of 15.00 and a high pitch setting of 29.40(30 inch station).
FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
Total Capacity: 92 gallons.
Total Capacity~a.c.l} .. Tank: 46 gallons.
Total Usable: ;138 gallons,-,
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GENERAL
NOTE
CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
To ensure maximum fuel capacity when refueling and
minimize cross-feeding when parked on a sloping surface,
place the fuel selector valve in either LEFT or RIGHT
position.
OIL
Oil Grade (Specification):
MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil: Use to replenish
supply during first 25 hours and at the first 25-hour oil change.
Continue to use until a total of 50 hours has accumulated or oil
consumption has stabilized.
NOTE
The airplane was delivered from the factory with a corro-
sion preventive aircraft engine oil. This oil should be
drained after the first 25 hours of operation.
Continental Motors Specification MHS-24 (and all revisions thereto),
Ashless Dispersant Oil: This oil must be used after first 50 hours
or oil consumption has stabilized.
Recommended Viscosity for Temperature Range:
SAE 50 above 4°C (40°F).
SAE 10W30 or SAE 30 below 4°C (40°F).
NOTE
Multi-viscosity oil with a range of SAE 10W30 is recom-
mended for improved starting in cold weather.
Oil Capacity:
Sump: 12 Quarts.
Total: 13 Quarts (if oil filter installed).
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Ramp: 2960 lbs.
Takeoff: 2950 lbs.
Landing: 2950 lbs.
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