Cessna SKYWAGON 180 User manual

ESSNA
ESSNA MORE PEOPLE BUY AND
FLY CESSNA AIRPLANES
TAKE YOUR CESSNA HOME THAN ANY OTHER MAKE
1970
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY WUORLEDR'S
LAR ESNERROL OWNER'S
'N WICHITA, KANSAS AVIATION AIRCRAFT
SINCE 1956 MANUAL

PERFORMANCE -SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING REQUIREMENTS
Skywagon 180*
GROSSWEIGHT ......... .. ....... 28001bs FUEL·
SPEED:
Top Speed at Sea Level . . . . ... . . . . ....170 mph AVIATION GRADE -- 80/87 MINIMUM GRADE
Cruise, 75% Power at 6500 ft ... . . . . . .. . .162 mph CAPACITY EACH STANDARD TANK -- 32. 5 GALLONS
RANGE: CAPACITY EACH LONG RANGE TANK -- 42. O GALLONS
Cruise, 75% Power at 6500 ft ... . . . . . ... . 695 mi
60 Gallons, No Reserve 4. 3hrs
162 mph ENGINE OlL:
Cruise, 75% Power at 6500 ft .... . . . .....925 mi AVIATION GRADE -- SAE 50 ABOVE 40° F.
79 Gallons, No Reserve 2 ph SAE 10W30 OR SAE 30 BELOW 40° F.
Optimum Range at 10, 000 ft . . . . . . . . . ... . 925 mi (MULTI-VISCOSITY OIL WITH ARANGE OF SAE 10W30
60 Gallons, No Reserve 7. 6 hrs IS RECOMMENDED FOR IMPROVED STARTING IN COLD
121 mph WEATHER. DETERGENT OR DISPERSANT OIL, CON-
Optimum Range at 10,000 ft . . . .. ....... . 1215 mi FORMING TO CONTINENTAL MOTORS SPECIFICATION
79 Gallons, No Reserve 10.0 hrs MHS-24A, MUST BE USED.)
121 mph CAPACITY OF ENGINE SUMP -- 12 QUARTS
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL . . ..... . .. . . 1090 fpm
SERVICE CEILING .. . ..... . . . . . ..... . 19, 600 ft (DO NOT OPERATE ON LESS THAN 9QUARTS. TO
TAKE-OFF: MINIMIZE LOSS OF OIL THROUGH BREATHER, FILL
Ground Run .... . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 625 ft TO 10 QUART LEVEL FOR NORMAL FLIGHTS OF LESS
Total Distance Over THAN 3 HOURS. FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT, FILL TO
50-Foot Obstacle .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .1205 ft 12 QUARTS. IF OPTIONAL OIL FILTER IS INSTALLED,
LANDING: ONE ADDITIONAL QUART IS REQUIRED WHEN THE
GroundRoll . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .... 480ft FILTERELEMENTISCHANGED.)
Total Distance Over
50-FootObstacle................. 1365ft
STALL SPEEDS: HYDRAULIC FLUID:
Fla DU Power7OffOff
.pMIL-H-5606 HYDRAULIC FLUID
EMPTY WEIGHT (Approximate) .. . .. . . . . .. ..1545 lbs
USEFULLOAD(Approximate). . . .. . . . . . .. . .12551bs OXYGEN:
BAGGAGE (Total Capacity) ....... . . . . . . . . 400 lbs
WING LOADING: Pounds/Sq Foot ... . .. . .... . 16.1 AVIATOR'S BREATHING OXYGEN -- SPEC. NO. MIL-O-27210
POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP .. . . . . . . . ....12.2 MAXIMUM PRESSURE -- 1800 PSI AT 70°F.
FUEL CAPACITY: Total (CYLINDER TEMPERATURE STABILIZED AFTER FILLING)
Standard Tanks . . .. . . . . .... . . .. . . 65 gal. REFER TO PAGE 7-10 FOR FILLING BRESSURES.
Optional Long Range Tanks .. . . . . . . . ... . 84 gal.
OILCAPACITY: Total . . ... . . .. ... . .. . . 12qts TIRE PRESSURE:
PROPELLER: Constant Speed (Diameter) . . . . ... . .82 inches
ENGINE: MAIN WHEELS -- 30 PSI ON 6. 00 ×6TIRES
Continental Engine .... . . ... . .. . ... . O-470-R 23 PSI ON 8. 00 ×6TIRES (OPTIONAL)
230 rated HP at 2600 RPM TAIL WHEEL -- 55 PSI TO 65 PSI MAXIMUM
(2300 LBS TO 2800 LBS NORMAL
OPERATING LOADS)
*This rnanual covers operation of the Skywagon 180 which is certificated
as Model 180Elunder FAAType Certificate No. SA6.
D765-13-RAND-1,000-12|69

WARRANTY CONGRATULATIONS . . . . . .
The Cessna Aircraft Company ("Cessna") warrants each new aircraft manufactured Welcome to the ranks of Cessna Owners! Your Cessna has been designed
by it and such new aircraft equipment, accessories and service parts as are sold and constructed to give you the most in performance, economy, and com-
through its Commercial Aircraft Marketing Division to be free from defects in material fort. It is our desire that you will find flying it, either for business or
and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of six (6) months after
delivery to the original retail purchaser or first user in the case of aircraft, aircraft pleasure, apleasant and profitable experience.
equipment and accessories (except Cessna-Crafted Electronics as herein defined) and
service parts therefor, and for a period of one (1) year after such delivery in the case This Owner's Manual has been prepared as a guide to help you get the
of Cessna-Crafted Electronics (which term includes all communication, navigation most pleasure and utility from your Skywagon 180. It contains informa-
and autopilot systems bearing the name "Cessna", beginning at the connecuon to the tion about your Cessna's equipment, operating procedures, and perform-
aircraft electrical system (bus bar) and including "black boxes", antennas, micro-
phones, speakers and other components and associated wiring but excluding gyro in_ ance; and suggestions for its servicing and care. We urge you to read it
struments used in connecuon with autopilot and navigation systems) and service parts from cover to cover, and to refer to it frequently.
therefor.
Cessna's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its Our interest in your flying pleasure has not ceased with your purchase of
option, any part or parts which, within the applicable six (6) or twelve (12) months a Cessna. World-wide, the Cessna Dealer Organization backed by the
period as above set forth, shall be returned transportation charges prepaid to Cessna Cessna Service Department stands ready to serve you. The following
at Wichita, Kansas, or to any Cessna appointed or Cessna Distributor appointed dealer services are offered by most Cessna Dealers:
authorized by such appointment to sell the aircraft, equipment, accessories and service
paarts
1tthe typebinevolvhedsa wh heupon examination shyal diLcd
issenooCeesasbnlaisshesatisr FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL to provide you with courteous
replacements. Replacements are warranted for the remainder of the applicable six (6) expert service.
or twelve (12) months original warranty period.) The repair or replacement of defec-
tive parts under this warranty will be made by Cessna or the dealer without charge for FACTORY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT to provide you
parts, or labor for removal, installation and/or actual repair of such defective parts· with the most efficient and accurate workmanship possible.
(Locations of such dealers will be furmshed by Cessna on request.)
The provisions of this warranty do not apply to any aircraft, equipment, accessories ASTOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS on hand
(including Cessna-Crafted Electronics) or service parts therefor manufactured or sold when you need them.
by Cessna which have been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident, or which shall
have been repaired or altered outside of Cessna's factory in any way so as in.the THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERV-
judgment of Cessna to affect adversely its performance, stability and reliability, nor ICING CESSNA AIRPLANES since Cessna Dealers have all
to normal maintenance services (such as engine tune up, cleaning, control rigging '
brake and other mechanical adjustments, maintenance inspections, etc.) and the of the Service Manuals and Parts Catalogs, kept current by
replacement of service items (such as spark plugs, brake linings, filters, hoses, Service Letters and Service News Letters, published by
belts, tires, etc.) made in connection with such services or required as maintenance, CeSSna Aircraft Company.
nor to normal deterioration of soft trim and appearance items (such as paint, uphol-
stery, rubber-like items, etc.) due to wear and exposure. We urge all Cessna owners to use the Cessna Dealer Organization to the
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7-9" MAX.
*Maximum height of aircraft
10 10 with an optional flashing
beacon installed.
PRINCIPAL I
DIMENSION
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35 -10"
82"
7.8"
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Spark Plugs, 5-9 data, 6-3
Speed, inside front cover maximum performance, 1-3
Spins, 2-11 normal, 1-3
Split Bus Contactor, 2-4 Taxiing, 2-7
Stabilizer Jackscrews, 5-10 Throttle, 1-6, 2-2
Stall Speeds, inside front cover, Tie-Down Diagram, 4-9
Sta61
,2-10 TDown Pr ced nre,de lack cover TABLE OF CONTENTS
Starter, 2-4 True Airspeed Indicator, 7-16
Starter Contactor, 2-4 _____ Pago
Starting Engine, 1-2, 2-6, 2-12
Static Pressure Alternate Source SECTION I -OPERATING CHECK LIST ........ 1-1
Valve, 7-4 U
Storage, Flyable, 5-5 SECTION ll -DESCRIPTION AND
Stowable Rudder Pedals, 7-13 Useful Load, inside front cover
control, 1-6 OPERATING DETAILS ...---------- 2-1
Strainer, Fuel, 2-2, 5-7, 5-9
Suction Relief Valve Inlet Screen, SECTION III -EMERGENCY PROCEDURES __... 3-1
5-9
Sump Drain Plugs, Fuel Tank, 5 9 SECTION IV -OPERATING LIMlTATIONS........ 4-1
Surfaces, Vacuum System Air Filter, 5-10
aluminum, 5-2 Vacuum System Oil Separator, 5-9 SECTION V-CARE OF THE AIRPLANE....--.. 5-1
painted, 5-3 Valve, Fuel Selector, 2-2
Switches, Electrical, 1-6 OWNER FOLLOW-UP SYSTEM ................ 5-11
System,
eleletr al, 2-3 WSECTION VI -OPERATIONAL DATA.............. 6-i
he nros entil2at15ng and Weight, SECTION VII- OPTIONAL SYSTEMS....--........ 7-1
oil dilution, 7-2 empty, inside front cover
owner follow-up, 5-11 gross, inside front cover ALPHABETICAL INDEX....---.....----........... Index-1
oxygen, 7-6 Weight and Balance, 4-3
loading graph, 4-6
moment envelope, 4-7
sample loading problem, 4-5
Wheel Bearings, Main, 5-10
Windshield and Windows, 5-2
Table of Contents, iii Wing Leveler, 7-14
Tachometer, 1-6, 4-3 emergency procedures, 7-15
Tail Wheel Bearings, 5-9 operating check list, 7-14
Tail Wheel Pivot, 5-9 operating notes, 7-15
Take-Off, inside front cover, 1-3, Wing Loading, inside front cover
2-8 Wing Tanks, 2-2, 7-1
before, 1-2, 2-7 Winterization Kit, 7-1
iii
Index-6

oil dipstick calibrations, 5-8
5oil filler, 5-7
oil filter, 5-9 Quick-Drain Valve, Oil, 7-17
oil pressure gage, 1-6, 4-3
oil pressure switch, 2-4
oil quick -drain valve, 7-17
6oil screen, 5-9
--- 4¯¯, oil temperature gage, 1-6, 4-2 R
Operation Limitations, Engine, 4-2
Operation, Cold Weather, 2-12 Radios, 1-6
.2 Operations, Authorized, 4-1 Radio Selector Switches, 1-6, 7-4
Optimum Cruise Performance, 2-10 autopilot-omni switch, 7-5
Optional Instrument Space, 1-6 operation, 7-4
EXTERIOR Note Optional Radio Space, 1-6 speaker-phone switches, 7-5
INSPECTION ede al Owner Follow-Up System, 5-11 transmitter selector switch,
spectior. Incoldweather, remove Oxygen System, 7-6 7-4, 7-5
c'e",r""n? Ice aneofa"d°"' cylinder, 5-8, 5-10 Range, inside front cover
t"c°on'rii
«c"iane s duration calculation, 7-9 Rate of Climb, inside front cover
ternal accumulations of ice or de- duration chart, 7-7 data, 6-3
bsck pe onofhalll e nd Îiller Valve, 5-8 Regulator, 2-4
make sure a flashlight is available Operation, 7-6 Removable Cabin Door, 2-6
servicing, 7-9, inside back Reverse Polarity Contactor, 2-4
cover Rough Engine Operation Or Loss of
Power, 3-2
.low oil pressure, 3-3
a. Remove control wheel lock. b. Check propeller and spinner for mcks and
b. Check igmtion switch "OFF." security, and propeller for oil leaks. magneto malfunction, 3-2
c. Turn on master switch and check fuel c. Check carburetor air filter for restrictions by
quantity indicators, then turn master dust or other foreign matter. Spark plug fouling, 3-2
switch "OFF." d. Check oil level. Do not operate with less Rudder Pedals, Stowable 7-13
d. Check fuel selector valve handle in than nine quarts. Fill to twelve quarts
"BOTH ON" position, for extended flight. COntrol, 1-6
e. Check baggage door for security, e, Before first flight of day and after each .
refueling, pulloutstrainer drainknobfor Pamted Surfaces, 5-3
a. Remove rudder gust lock, if installed, about four seconds to clear fuel strainer of Parkin Brake Handle 1-6
b. Disconnect tail tie-down. possible water and sediment. Check strainer
c. Check tail wheel tire for proper inflation, drain closed. If water is observed, there is POTÎOrmance, Cruise, 2-9, 6-4
d. Check control surfaces for freedom of a possibility that the fuel tank sumps contain '
movement and security, water. Thus, the fuel tank sump drain plugs 6-5, 6-6
a. Check control surfaces for free and correct and Ikselrectorpdrain plug should be removed POTÎOrmance -Specifications, inside J
movement and security. ÎTORÉ COVer
a. Remove pitot tube cover, if installed,
4a. Disconnect wing tie-down. and check pitot tube openîng for stoppage. Phone Jack, 1-6 Sample Loading Problem, 4-5
C f ta enLopeninpgroprer
iaag b. Check stall warning vent opening for stoppage. POWer Loading, inside front cover Securing Aircraft, 1-5
d. Viel 111ercheckfeuel quantity, then check Same as 3PTOCRUÉÎOnary Landing With Engine Selector Valve, Fuel, 2-2
Power, 3-3 Service Ceiling, inside front cover
5a. Insp de o a fre sp agce (o es dpees Same as Primer, Engine, 1-6, 2-2 Servicing and Lubrication
Principal Dimensions, ii Procedures, 5-7
Propeller, inside front cover Servicing Intervals Check List, 5-9
care, 5-3 Servicing Requirements, inside
Figure 1-1. Propeller Control Knob, 1-6 back cover
Index-5

Maneuvers -Normal Category, 4-1
Manifold Pressure Gage, 1-6, 4-3
Ignition/Starter Switch, 1-6, 2-4 Map Compartment, 1-6
Inspection Diagram, Exterior, iv Map Light, Control Wheel, 2-3
Inspection Service-Periods, 5-5 Marker Beacon Indicator Lights
Instrument Markings, Engine, 4-2 and Switch, 1-6 OPERATING CHECK LIST
Instrument Panel, 1-6 Master Cylinders, Brake, 5-9
Interior Care, 5-4 Master Switch, 1-6, 2-3, 2-4
Internal Cabin Dimensions, 4-10 Maximum Glide, 6-8
Maximum Performance Climb, 1-4 One of the first steps in obtaining the utmost performance service,
Maximum Performance Take-Off, and flying enjoyment from your Cessna is to familiarize yourself with your
1-3 airplane's equipment, systems, and controls. This can best be done by
LMaximum Rate-of-Climb Data, 6-3 reviewing this equipment while sitting in the airplane. Those items whose
Microphone, 1-6 function and operation are not obvious are covered in Section II.
..Mixture Control Knob, 1-6, 2-2
Landing, inside front cover, 2-11
after, 1-5 Moment Envelope, Center of Section Ilists, in Pilot's Check List form, the steps necessary to
balked, 1-5, 2-11 Gravity, 4-7 operate your airplane efficiently and safely. It is not acheck list in its
before 1-4 Mooring Your Airplane, 5-1 true form as it is considerably longer, but it does cover briefly àll of the
distance table, 6-7 points that you should know for atypical flight.
normal, 1-5
Let-Down, 1-4 The flight and operational characteristics of your airplane are normal
Leveler, Wing, 7-14 in all respects. There are no "unconventional" characteristics or opera-
emergency procedures, 7-15 tions that need to be mastered. All controls respond in the normal way
operating check list, 7-14 within the entire range of õperation. All airspeeds mentioned in Sections
operating notes, 7-15 Non-Congealing Oil Cooler, 7-1 I, H and HI are indicated airspeeds. Corresponding calibrated airspeeds
Limitations, Airspeed, 4-2 Normal Category Maneuvers, 4-1 may be obtained from the Airspeed Correction Table in Section VI.
Limitations, Engine Operation, 4-2 Normal Chmb, 1-3
Line Drain Plug, Fuel, 5-9 Normal Landing, 1-5
. . Normal Take-Off, 1-3
oaa in Arlan eentfro 8cover BEFORE ENTERING THE AIRPLANE.
Loading Graph, 4-6
Loading Problem, Sample, 4-5 (1) Make an exterior inspection in accordance with figure 1-1.
Long Range Fuel Tanks, 7-1
Lubrication and Servicing
Procedures, 5-7 Oil System, BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
capacity, inside covers
dilution switch, 1-6 (1) Seats and Seat Belts -- Adjust and lock.
dilution system, 7-3 (2) Brakes -- Test and set.
Mdilution table, 7-3 (3) Radios and Electrical Equipment -- "OFF."
oil, 5-7, 5-8, 5-9, inside back (4) Fuel Selector Valve -- "BOTH ON. "
Magnetic Compass, 1-6 cover (5) Wing Flaps -- Check all positions.
Magnetos, 2-4 oil cooler, non-congealing, 7-1 (6) Cowl Flaps -- "OPEN. "(Move lever out of locking detent to
Main Wheel Bearings, 5-10 oil dipstick, 5-8 reposition.)
Index-4 1-1

STARTINGEN GI NE. Emergency Landing without Engine Fuel Quantity Indicators, 1-6, 4-2
Power, 3-3 Fuel System, 2-1
(1) Master Switch -- "ON." Emergency Let-Downs Through capacity, inside covers
(2) Carburetor Heat -- Cold. Clouds, 3-5 carburetor, 2-2
(3) Mixture -- Rich. Empty Weight, inside front cover fuel quantity indicators, 1-6,
(4) Primer -- As required. Engine, inside front cover 4-2
(5) Propeller -- High RPM. before starting, 1-1 line drain plug, 5-9
(6) Throttle -- Cracked (one-half inch). instrument markings, 4-2 mixture control knob, 1-6, 2-2
(7) Propeller Area -- Clear. oil, inside back cover primer, 1-6, 2-2
(8) Ignition Switch -- "START" (hold until engine fires, but not oil, dipstick, 5-8 quick-drain valve kit, 7-16
longer than 30 seconds), oil filler, 5-7 schematic, 2-2
(9) Ignition Switch -- Release to "BOTH" (immediately after engine oil filter, 5-9 selector valve, 2-2
fires). oil screen, 5-9 strainer, 2-2, 5-7, 5-9
operation limitations, 4-2 tank fillers, 5-7
NOTE primer, 1-6 2-2 tank sump drain plugs, 5-9
starting, 1-2, 2-6, 2-11 throttle, 1-6, 2-2
If engine has been overprimed, start with throttle open Engine Instrument Markings, 4-2 vent, 2-2
1/4 to 1/2 full open. Reduce throttle to idle when engine Excessive Rate of Electrical wing tanks, 2-2, 7-1
fires. Charge, 3-1 Fuel Tanks, Long Range, 7-1
Executing 180° Turn in Clouds, 3-5 Fuses and Circuit Breakers, 1-6,
NOTE Exterior Inspection Diagram, iv 2-3, 2-4
After starting, check for oil pressure indication within
30 seconds in normal temperatures and 60 seconds in
cold temperatures. If no indication appears, shut off
engine and investigate. FG
File, Aircraft, 5-6 Glide, Maximum, 6-8
Filler, Oil, 5-7 Graph, Loading, 4-6
Filter, Oil, 5-9 Gross Weight, inside front cover
BEFORE TAKE-OFF. Fires, 3-6 Ground Handling, 5-1
electrical fire in flight, 3-6 Ground Service Plug Receptacle,
(1) Parking Brake -- Set. engine fire in flight, 3-6 2-4, 7-2
(2) Fuel Selector Valve -- "BOTH ON. "Flashing Beacon, 2-5
(3) Flight Controls -- Check for free and correct movement. Flight Hour Recorder, 2-4
(4) Stabilizer and Optional Rudder Trim Control Wheels -- Take-off Flight in Icing Conditions, 3-7
settings. Flight Instruments, 1-6
(5) Cowl Flaps -- Check full "OPEN." Flyable Storage, 5-5 H
(6) Throttle Setting -- 1700 RPM. Forced Landings, 3-3
(7) Magnetos -- Check (50 RPM maximum differential between mag- ditching, 3-4 Handling Airplane on Ground, 5-1
netos). emergency landing without Heating, Ventilating and Defrosting
(8) Propeller -- Cycle from high to low RPM; return to high RPM engine power, 3-3 System, 2-5
(full in). precautionary landing with Hour Recorder, Flight, 2-4
(9) Carburetor Heat -- Check operation. engine power, 3-3 Hydraulic Fluid, inside back cover
1-2 Index-3

Cold Weather Fquipment, 7-1 Disorientation In Clouds, 3-4 (10) Engine Instruments -- Check.
Cold Weather Operation, 2-12, emergency let-downs through (11) Suction Gage -- Check (4.6 to 5.4 inches of mercury).
2-13 clouds, 3-5 (12) Ammeter -- Check.
starting, 2-12 executing a180° turn in (13) Throttle -- Closed (check idle).
Compass Correction Card, 1-6 clouds, 3-5 (14) Flight Instruments and Radios -- Set.
Compass, Magnetic, 1-6 recovery from spiral dive, 3-6 (15) Optional Autopilot or Wing Leveler -- "OFF. "
Compartment, Door, Removable Cabin, 2-6 (16) Cabin Doors and Windows -- Closed and locked.
aft baggage, 2-6 Drain Plug, Fuel Line, 5-9 (17) Parking Brake -- Release.
map, 1-6 Drain Plugs, Fuel Tank Sump, 5-9
Control Wheel Map Light, 2-5
Correction Table, Airspeed, 6-2
Cowl Flap Handle 1-6
Cruise Performance, 6-4, 6-5, TAKE-OFF.
6-6 E
optimum, 2-10 NORMAL TAKE-OFF.
Cruising, 1-4, 2-9 Economy Mixture Indicator, 7-11
Cylinder Head Temperature operating instructions, 7-11 (1) Wing Flaps -- Up.
Gage, 1-6, 4-3 Electrical Power Supply System (2) Carburetor Heat -- Cold.
Malfunctions, 3-1 (3) Power -- Full throttle and 2600 RPM.
excessive rate of charge, 3-1 (4) Elevator Control -- Maintain moderately tail-low attitude.
insufficient rate of charge, 3-2 (5) Climb Speed -- 95 MPH.
Electrical System, 2-3
alternator, 2-4 MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKE-OFF.
Dammeter, 1-6, 2-3, 2-4
battery, 2-4, 5-9 (1) Wing Flaps -- 20°.
Data, battery contactor, 2-4 (2) Carburetor Heat -- Cold.
climb, 6-3 cigar lighter, 1-6, 2-4 (3) Brakes -- Apply.
cruise, 2-9, 6-4, 6-5, 6-6 circuit breakers and fuses, (4) Power -- Full throttle and 2600 RPM.
landing, 6-7 1-6, 2-3, 2-4 (5) Brakes -- Release.
take-off, 6-3 clock, 2-4 (6) Elevator Control -Maintain slightly tail-low attitude.
Diagram, control wheel map light, 2-5 (7) Climb Speed -- 61 MPH until all obstacles are cleared, then set
cabin stations, 4-9 flashing beacon, 2-5 up climb speed as shown in "MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB. "
exterior inspection, iv ground service receptacle, (8) Wing Flaps -- Up after obstacles are cleared.
fuel, 2-2 2-4, 7-2
internal cabin dimensions, magnetos, 2-4
4-10 master switch, 1-6, 2-3, 2-4
loading arrangements, 4-8 regulator, 2-4
principal dimensions, ii reverse polarity contactor, CLIMB.
Dilution System, Oil, 7-3 2-4
Dilution Switch, Oil, 1-6 split bus contactor, 2-4 NORMAL CLIMB.
Dimensions, starter, 2-4
internal cabin, 4-10 starter contactor, 2-4 (1) Airspeed -- 100 to 120 MPH.
principal, ii switches, 1-6 (2) Power -- 23 inches and 2450 RPM.
Dipstick, Oil, 5-8 Electrical Switches, 1-6 (3) Fuel Selector Valve -- "BOTH ON. "
Index-2 1-3

(4) Mixture -- Full rich (unless engine is rough). A L PH AB ETICA LIND EX
(5) Cowl Flaps -- Open as required.
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB.
(1) Airspeed -- 95 MPH (sea level) to 87 MPH (10, 000 feet).
(2) Power -- Full throttle and 2600 RPM. Before Take-Off, 1-2, 2-7
(3) Fuel Selector Valve -- "BOTH ON. "Brake Handle, Parking, 1-6
(4) Mixture -- Full rich (unless engine is rough). Adjustable Stabilizer Brake Master Cylinders, 5-9
(5) Cowl Flaps -- Full "OPEN. "Jackscrews, 5-10
Aft Baggage Compartment, 2-6
Aft Baggage, inside front cover
After Landing, 1-5
CRUISING. Air Filter,
carburetor, 5-9
(1) Engine Power -- 15 -23 inches of manifold pressure and 2200- vacuum system, 5-10 Cabin Air Control Knob, 1-6
2450 RPM. Aircraft File, 5-6 Cabin Door, Removable, 2-6
(2) Cowl Flaps -- Adjust to maintain normal cylinder head temper- Aircraft, Securing, 1-5 Cabin Heat Control Knob, 1-6
ature. Airplane Mooring, 5-1 Cabin Heating, Ventilating and
(3) Stabilizer and Optional Rudder Trim Control Wheels -- Adjust· Airspeed Correction Table, 6-2 Defrosting System, 2-5
(4) Mixture -- Lean. Airspeed Indicator Markings, 4-2 Cabin Stations Diagram, 4-9
Airspeed Limitations, 4-2 Capacity, Fuel, inside covers
Alternator, 2-4 Capacity, Oil, inside covers
Aluminum Surfaces, 5-2 Carburetor, 2-2
LET-DOWN. Ammeter, 1-6, 2-3, 2-4 .Carburetor Air Filter, 5-9
Authorized Operations, 4-1 Carburetor Air Heat Control, 1-6
(1) Mixture -- Rich. Autopilot Control Unit, 1-6 Carburetor Air Temperature
(2) Power -- As desired. Autopilot-Omni Switch, 7-5 Gage, 1-6, 4-3, 7-17
(3) Carburetor Heat -- Apply (if icing conditions exist)· Axles, Castering, 7-13 Care,interior, 5-4
propeller, 5-3
Castering Axles, 5-9, 7-13
BEFORE LANDING. Center of Gravity Moment
Envelope, 4-7
(1) Mixture -- Rich. Check List, Servicing Intervals,
(2) Fuel Selector Valve -- "BOTH ON." Baggage Compartment, Aft, 2-6 5-9
(3) Cowl Flaps -- "CLOSED." Baggage, Weight, inside front cover Cigar Lighter, 1-6, 2-4
(4) Carburetor Heat -- Apply before closing throttle. Balked Landing, 1-5, 2-11 Circuit Breakers and Fuses, 1-6,
(5) Propeller -- High RPM. Battery, 2-4, 5-9 2-3, 2-4
(6) Airspeed -- 80 to 90 MPH (flaps retracted). Battery Contactor, 2-4 Climb, 1-3, 2-9
(7) Wing Flaps -- 0° to 40° (below 110 MPH). Beacon, Flashing, 2-5 data, 6-3
(8) Airspeed -- 70 to 80 MPH (flaps extended). Before Entering Airplane, 1-1 maximum performance, 1-4
(9) Stabilizer and Optional Rudder Trim Contol Wheels -- Adjust for Before Landing, 1-4 normal, 1-3
landing. Before Starting Engine, 1-1 Clock, 2-4
1-4 Index-1