Cessna Skyhawk 172N Owner's manual

CESSNA
CONGRATULATIONS
MODEL 172N
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CONGRATULATIONS
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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 isourdesire 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 getthe mas!
pleasure and
utility from your airplane. It contains information about your Cessna's
equipment, operating procedures, and performance; and suggestions for it; 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 providescoverage 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 CustomerCare 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-
PLAN ES. 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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PERFORMANCE-
CESSNA
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL 172N
PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED:
Maximum at Sea Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Ft ............
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 . . ·
Range
40 Gallons Usable Fuel
Time
75% Power at 8000 Ft . . . ·
Range
50 Gallons Usable Fuel
Time
Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft
· Range
40 Gallons Usable Fuel
Time
Maximum Range at 10,000 Ft
· Range
50 Gallons Usable Fuel
Time
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:
Skyhawk ...... .
Skyhawk II ..... .
MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD:
Skyhawk ..... .
Skyhawk II ..... .
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
WING LOADING: Pounds/Sq Ft
POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP
FUEL CAPACITY: Total
Standard Tanks
Long Range Tanks
OIL CAPACITY
ENGINE: Avco Lycoming
160 BHP at 2700 RPM
PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Diameter
125 KNOTS
122 KNOTS
485NM
4.1 HRS
630 NM
5.3 HRS
575NM
5.7 HRS
750NM
7.4 HRS
770 FPM
14,200 FT
805 FT
1440 FT
520 FT
1250 FT
50 KNOTS
44 KNOTS
2307 LBS
2300 LBS
1397 LBS
1424 LBS
910 LBS
883 LBS
120 LBS
13.2
14.4
43
GAL.
54 GAL.
6 QTS
0-320-H2AD
75 IN.
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CESSNA
COVERAGE/REVISIONS/
MODEL 172N
LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
COVERAGE
The Pilot's Operating Handbook in the airplane at the time of delivery from Cessna Aircraft
Company contains information applicable to the 1979 Modell72N airplane designated by the serial
number and registration number shown on the Title Page of this handbook.
REVISIONS
Changes andlor 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 a current
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.
A revision bar wi II 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
a listing of ali pages in the handbook. Pages aHected by the current revision are
......... asterisk (') preceding the pages listed.
LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
Dates of issue for original and revised pages are:
Original. .1 July 1978
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CESSNA
MODEL 172N
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
GENERAL
............................. 1
WEIGHT & BALANCE/
AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS
AIRPLANE
HANDLING,
SUPPLEMENTS
(Optional Systems Description
LlMITATIONS ......................... 2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
............ 3
NORMAL PROCEDURES ............... 4
PERFORMANCE ....................... 5
EQUIPMENT LIST ................. 6
DESCRiPTIONS
................... 7
SERVICE &
MAINTENANCE ........ 8
&
Operating Procedures) .......... 9
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CESSNA
SECTION 1
MODEL 172N
GENERAL
SECTION 1
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Three View 1-2
Introduction 1-3
Descriptive Data 1-3
Engine 1-3
Propeller 1-3
Fuel . . 1-3
Oil 14
Maximum Certificated Weights 1-5
Standard Airplane Weights 1-5
Cabin And Entry Dimensions . 1-5
Baggage Space And Entry Dimensions 1-5
Specific Loadings ......... 1-5
Symbols, Abbreviations And Terminology 1-6
General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols 1-6
Meteorological Terminology ....... 1-6
Engine Power Terminology . . . . . . . . 1-7
Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terminology 1-7
Weight And Balance Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
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SECTION 1
CESSNA
GENERAL
MODEL 172N
26'.11"--~---- L _____
Maximum height shown with nos.e
gear depressed, all tires and nose
strut properly inflated, and flashing
beacon installed.
3. Wheel base length is 65"
4. Propeller ground clearance is 11 3/4".
5. Wing area is 174 square feet.
6. Minimum turning radius (* pivot point
to outboard wing tip. is 27'~51/2".
PIVOT POINT PIVOT POINT
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Figure 1-1. Three View
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