Cessna A150M Owner's manual

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PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOO-K
150 AEROBAT
1977 MODEL A150M
Serial No.-------
Registration No.-----
THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL
REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED TO THE PILOT
BY CAR PART 3
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
WICHITA, KANSAS, USA
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CONGRATULATIONS CESSNA
MODELA150M
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 equip-
ment, operating procedures, and performance; and suggestions
for its servicing and care. We
urge you to 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 Cessna. 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, sup-
plied 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.
e 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
Al RP LANES, since Cessna Dealers have all 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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CESSNA
MODELA150M TABLE
OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL ...
LIMIT AT IONS
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES •
SECTION
1
2
3
4
PERFORMANCE . . . . . . • • . 5
WEIGHT & BALANCE/
EQUIPMENT LIST • . • • . • • • • • • • . . 6
AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTIONS • . . • . • • . • • • • • . • 7
AIRPLANE HANDLING,
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .••.•••.• 8
SUPPLEMENTS
(Optional Systems Description
& Operating Procedures) • . • • . • . • • • 9
This handbook will be kept current by Service Letters published by Cessna Aircraft
Company. These are distributed
to Cessna Dealers and to those who subscribe
through the Owner Follow-Up System.
If you are not receiving subscription service,
you
will want to keep in touch with your Cessna Dealer for information concerning
the change status of the handbook. Subsequent changes will be made in the form
of stickers. These should
be examined and attached to the appropriate page in the
handbook immediately after receipt; the handbook should
not be used for opera-
tional purposes until it has been updated
to a current status.
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CESSNA
MODELA150M
SECTION 1
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Three View ...
Introduction . . . .
Descriptive Data . .
Engine
..
Propeller ..
F\lel . . . .
Oil ..... .
Maximum Certificated Weights
Standard Airplane Weights
Cabin and En try Dimensions . . .
Baggage Space 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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GENERAL
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GENERAL
Figure 1-l. Three View
NOTES:
CESSNA
MODEL Al50M
1. Wing span shown with conical camber
wing tips and strobe lights installed.
If
standard wing tips without strobe lights
are installed, wing span
is 32' BY.",
2. Maximum height shown with nose gear
depressed,
all tires and nose strut prop-
erly inflated and flashing beacon in-
stalled.
3.
Wheel base length is 58".
4. Propel.ler ground clearance is 12".
5. Wing area is 157 square feet.
6. Minimum turning radius (*pivot point
to outboa.rd wing tip)
is 24' 8".
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CESSNA
MODEL A150M
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.
~l!filne Model Nu_mbet:_~0-200.:..A. . _
Engine Type: .Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally-
opposed, carburetor equipped, four-cylinder engine with 201 cu. in.
displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 100 rated BHP at 2750 RPM.
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: 1Al02/0CM6948.
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 69 inches.
Minimum: 67. 5 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed Pitch.
FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
80 (Formerly 80/87) Grade Aviation Fuel (Red).
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 100/ 130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
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GENERAL CESSNA
MODELA150M
Fuel Capacity:
OIL
standard Tanks:
Total Capacity: 26 gallons.
Total Capacity Each Tank: 13 gallons.
Total Usable: 22. 5 gallons.
Long Range Tanks:
Total Capacity: 38 gallons.
Total Capacity Each Tank: 19 gallons.
Total Usable: 35 gallons.
NOI'E
Due to cross-feeding between fuel tanks, the tanks should
be re-topped after each refueling to assure maximum
capacity.
Oil Grade (Specification):
MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil: Use to r~plenish
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 prevehtive aircraft engine oil. This oil should be
drained after the first 25 hours of operation.
Continental Motors Specification MHS-24A, Ashless Dispersant Oil:
This oil must be used after first 50 hours or oil consumption has
stabilized.
Recommended Viscosity For Temperature Range:
SAE 40 above
4°C (40°F).
SAE 10W30 or SAE 20 below 4°C (40°F).
NOf E
Multi-viscosity oil with a range of SAE 10W30 is recom-
mended for improved starting in cold weather.
Oil Capacity:
Sump: 6 Quarts.
Total: 7 Quarts (if oil filter installed).
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CESSNA
MODELA150M
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Takeoff: 1600 lbs.
Landing: 1600 lbs.
Weight in Baggage Cqmpartment:
SECTION 1
GENERAL
Baggage Area l(or passenger on child's seat)-Station 50 to 76:
120 lbs. See note below.
Baggage Area 2-Station 76 to 94: 40 lbs.
See note below.
NOTE
The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage
areas 1 and 2 is 120 lbs.
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Standard Empty Weight: 1093 lbs.
Maximum Useful Load: 507 lbs.
CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Detailed dimensions of the cabin interior and entry door openings are
illustrated in Section 6.
BAGGAGE SPACE /DIMENSIONS
Dimensions of the baggage area are illustrated in detail in Section 6.
SPECIFIC LOADINGS
Wing Loading: 10. 2 lbs. /sq. ft.
Power Loading: 16. 0 lbs. /hp.
SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS
KCAS Knots
Calibrated Airspeed is indicated airspeed corrected
for position and instrument error and expressed in knots.
Knots calibrated airspeed is equal to KTAS in standard at-
mosphere at sea level.
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
KIAS
KTAS
CESSNA
MODELA150M
Knots Indicated Airspeed is the speed shown on the airspeed
indicator and expressed in knots.
Knots
True Airspeed is the airspeed expressed in knots rel-
ative to undisturbed air which is KCAS corrected for altitude
and temperature.
Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which you may
use abrupt control travel.
Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest speed permis-
sible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position.
Maximum
Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should
not be
exceeded except in smooth air, then only with caution.
Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be ex-
ceeded at any time.
Stalling Speed
or the minimum steady flight speed at which
the
airplane is controllable.
Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which
~.the airplane is controllable in the landing configuration at
the most forward center of gravity.
Best Angle-of-Climb Speed is the speed which results in the
greatest gain of altitude in a given horizontal distance.
Best Rate-of-Climb Speed is the spee<;l which results in the
greatest gain in altitude in a given time.
METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY
OAT Outside Air Temperature is the free air static temperature.
Standard
Tempera-
ture
Pressure
Altitude
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It is expressed in either degrees Celsius (formerly Centi-
grade) or degrees Fahrenheit.
Standard Temperature is 15°C at sea level pressure altitude
and decreases by 26 C for each 1000 feet of altitude.
Pressure Altitude is the altitude read from an altimeter
when the altimeter's barometric scale has been set to
29.
92 inches of mercury (1013 mb).
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CESSNA
MODEL Al50M
SECTION 1
GENERAL
ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY
BHP
RPM
Static
RPM
Brake Horsepower is the power developed by the engine.
Revolutions
Per Minute is engine speed.
Static RPM is engine speed attained during a full-throttle en-
gine run up when the airplane is on the ground and stationary.
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING TERMINOLOGY
Demon-
strated
Crosswind
Velocity
Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity is the velocity of the cross-
wmd component for which adequate control of the airplane
during takeoff and landing was actually demonstrated during
certification tests. The value shown is not considered to be
limiting.
Usable Fuel Usable Fuel is the fuel available for flight planning.
Unusable
Fuel
GPH
NMPG
g
Unusable Fuel is the quantity of fuel that can not be safely
used in flight.
Gallons Per Hour is the amount of fuel (in gallons) consumed
per hour.
Nautical Miles Per Gallon is the distance (in nautical miles)
which can be expected per gallon of fuel consumed at a spe-
cific engine power setting and/or flight configuration.
g_ is acceleration due to gravity.
-WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY
Reference Reference Datum is an imaginary vertical plane from which
Datum all horizontal distances are measured for balance purposes.
Station Station is a location along the airplane fuselage given in
terms of the distance from the reference datum.
Arm
Moment
Arm is the horizontal distance from the reference datum to
the
center of gravity (C. G.) of an item.
Moment is the product of the weight of an item multiplied by
its arm. (Moment divided by the constant 1000 is used in
this handbook to simplify balance calculations by reducing
the number of digits. )
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GENERAL
Center of
Gravity
(C. G.)
C.G.
Arm
C.G.
Limits
Standard
Empty
Weight
Basic
Empty
Weight
Useful
Load
Gross
(Loaded)
Weight
Maximum
Takeoff
Weight
Maximum
Landing
Weight
Tare
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CESSNA
MODEL A150M
Center of Gravity is the point at which an airplane, or equip-
ment, would balance if suspended. Its distance from the
reference datum is found by dividing the total moment by the
total weight of the airplane.
Center of Gravity Arm is the arm obtained by adding the
airplane's individual moments and dividing the sum by the
total weight.
Center of Gravity Limits are the extreme center of gravity
locations within which the airplane must be operated at a
given weight.
Standard Empty Weight is the weight of a standard airplane,
including unusable fuel, full operating fluids and full engine
oil.
Basic Empty Weight is the standard empty weight plus the
weight of optional equipment.
Useful Load is the difference between takeoff weight and the
basic empty weight.
Gross (Loaded) Weight is the loaded weight of the airplane.
Maximum Takeoff Weight is the maximum weight approved
for the start of the takeoff run.
Maximum Landing Weight is the maximum weight approved
for the landing touchdown.
Tare is the weight of chocks, blocks, stands, etc. used
when weighing an airplane, and is included in the scale
readings. Tare is deducted from the scale reading to ob-.
tain the actual (net) airplane weight.
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CESSNA
MODEL A150M
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . .
Airspeed Limitations . . . . .
Airspeed Indicator Markings
Power Plant Limitations ..
Power Plant Instrument Markings
Weight Limits ........ .
Center of Gravity Limits . . .
Maneuver Limits ....... .
Inverted Flight Limitations
Engine Speed Limitations .
Flap Extension Limitations
Flight Load Factor Limits.
Kinds of Operation Limits .
Fuel Limitations
Placards ....... .
SECTION 2
LlMITATIONS
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MODELA150M
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
Section 2
includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and
basic placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane, its engine,
standard systems and standard equipment. The limitations included in
this section have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
When applicable, limitations associated with optional systems or equip-
ment are included in Section 9.
Your Cessna is certificated under FAA Type Certificate No. 3A19 as
Cessna Model No. A150M.
.AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown in
figure 2-1.
SPEED KCAS KIAS REMARKS
VNE Never Exceed
Speed
168 164 Do not exceed this speed in
any operation.
VNO Maximum Structural 122 123 Do
not exceed this speed
Cruising Speed
except in smooth air, and
then only with caution.
VA
Maneuvering Speed:
1600 Pounds 103 105
Do not make full or abrupt
1450 Pounds 103 105 control movements
above
1300 Pounds 103 105 this
speed.
VFE Maximum Flap Extended 87 85
Do not exceed th is speed
Speed
with flaps down.
Maximum Window
Open
--- 143
Do not exceed this speed with
Speed
windows open.
Figure 2-1. Airspeed Limitations
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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS CESSNA
MODEL A150M
AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS
Airspeed indicator markings and their color code significance are
shown in figure 2- 2.
MARKING
KIAS VALUE
SIGNIFICANCE
OR RANGE
White Arc 44 -85 Full Flap Operating
Range. Lower
limit is maximum weight Vs
0 in
landing configuration. Upper limit
is maximum speed permissible with
flaps extended.
Green Arc
50 -123 Normal Operating Range. Lower
limit is maximum weight Vs at
most forward C.G.
with flaps re-
tracted. Upper
limit is maximum
structur?I cruising speed.
Yellow Arc 123 -164 Operations must be conducted with
caution and only in smooth air.
Red Line 164 Maximum
speed for all operations.
Figure 2-2. Airspeed Indicator Markings
POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS
Engine Manufacturer: Teledyne Continental.
Engine Model Number: 0-200-A.
Engine Operating Limits for Takeoff and Continuous Operations:
Maximum Power: 100 BHP.
Maximum Engine Speed: 2750 RPM.
NOTE
The static RPM range at full throttle (carburetor heat off
and full rich mixture) is 2460 to 2569 RPM.
Maximum Oil Temperature: 116°C (240°F).
Oil Pressure, Minimum: 10 psi.
Maximum: 100 psi.
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: 1A102/0CM6948.
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 69 inches.
Minimum: 67. 5 inches.
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MODEL A150M SECTION 2
IJMITA
TIONS
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS
Power plant instrument markings and their color code significance
': are shown in figure 2-3.
'-
RED LINE GREEN ARC RED LINE
INSTRUMENT MINIMUM
NORMAL
MAXIMUM
LIMIT OPERATING
Tachometer --- 2000 -2750 RPM
Oil Temperature ---
100° - 240°F
Oil Pressure 10 psi 30 -60 psi
Figure 2-3. Power Plant Instrument Markings
WEIGHT LIMITS
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1600 lbs.
Maximum Landing Weight: 1600 lbs.
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment:
LIMIT
2750 RPM
240°F
100 psi
Baggage Area 1 (or passenger on child's seat)-Station 50 to 76:
120 lbs. See note below.
Baggage
Area 2 - Station 76 to 94: 40 lbs. See note below.
NOTE
The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage
areas 1 and 2 is 120 lbs.
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
Center of Gravity Range:
Forward: 31. 5 inches aft of datum at 1280 lbs. or less, with
straight line variation to 32. 9 inches aft of datum at 1600 lbs.
Aft: 37. 5 inches aft of datum at all weights.
Reference Datum: Front face ot firewall.
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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
MANEUVER LIMITS
CESSNA
MODEL Al50M
This airplane is certificated in the acrobatic category. The following
maneuvers are approved:
MANEUVER
Chandelles
Lazy Eights
Steep Turns
Stalls (Except Whip Stalls).
Spins ... .
Loops
... .
Cuban Eights
Immelmanns
Aileron Rolls
Barrel Rolls
Snap Rolls
Vertical Rev~rsements
INVERTED FLIGHT LIMITATIONS
RECOMMENDED ENTRY SPEED
105 knots
105 knots
100 knots
. .Use Slow
Deceleration
.Use Slow Deceleration
115 knots
130 knots
130 knots
115 knots
115 knots
80 knots
80 knots
During
training operations, momentary negative g flight may some-
times be encountered. Since this will cause a slight amount of engine oil
to be lost from the oil breather line, it is recommended that a minimum
of 5 quarts of oil be carried as a matter of good operating practice (actual
minimum allowable is 4 quarts). Continuous inverted flight maneuvers
are not approved because the gravity fuel system and conventional carbu-
retor will not permit continuous engine operation in this negative g condi-
tion. In addition, the loss of oil pressure (with a windmilling propeller)
and a loss of a quart or more of oil through the breather could be harmful
to the engine.
ENGINE SPEED LIMITATIONS
The fixed-pitch propeller installation, combined with high entry
speeds required for some maneuvers, can result in engine overspeeds at
higher power settings. To prevent the possibility of excessive engine
wear or damage, the throttle setting should be reduced as required during
maneuvering flight to prevent the engine speed from exceeding 2750 RPM. <'
A complete throttle reduction to the idle position at high speed will
never be needed during the execution of the approved maneuvers. Power-
off dives can produce undesirable engine/propeller roughness character-
istics at speeds above 130 knots. This condition should be avoided as
much as practicable.
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