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AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
DOCUMENT NUMBER 172059
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CESSNA 172R
S/N __________ REG. ________ _
This supplement must be attached to the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual
when STC SA2196CE, which increases the gross weight to 2550 lbs and STC
SA4428SW, which installs
an 10 -360 Lycoming 180 HP engine, are installed.
The information contained herein supplements the information ofthe basic
Airplane Flight Manual. For limitations, procedures, and performance information
not contained
in this supplement, consult the basic Airplane Flight Manual.
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DESCRIPTION
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Revised Page Numbering
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Tire Pressure Info Section 8
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Changed Logo, Tire requirements
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1: GENERAL .. ....... .. .. ..... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. ... . .. . .. .. .. ........................4
SECTION 2: LIMITATIONS...........................................................................5
SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES...... .. .................................... .. .. 9
SECTION 4: NORMAL PROCEDURES............................ .. .... .. .. ...... .. .... .... 16
SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE.. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... .. .. . .. ... .. . .. . .. .......... .. . .. .. .. ........... 21
SECTION 6: WEIGHT AND BALANCE I EQUIPMENT LIST .. .. .. .. .... .. .... .. .. 28
SECTION 7: AIRPLANE SYSTEMS AND DESCRIPTION .........................30
SECTION 8: AIRPLANE HANDLING , SERVICE & MAINTENANCE.........
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SECTION 9: SUPPLEMENTS.....................................................................32
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SECTION 1: GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
This supplement contains the information that relates to changes re lat ed to
STC SA2196CE and STC SA4428SW. For all other information refer to the FAA
Approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
Number
of Engines: 1.
Engine Manufacturer: Textron Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: I0-360-L2A
Engine Type:Normally aspirated, direct drive, air-cooled, horizontally opposed, fuel
injected, four cylinder engine with 360 cu. ln. displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 180 rated BHP at 2700 RPM .
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: 1A170/CFA7660
Number
of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter: 76 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed Pitch.
PROPELLER (Alternate)
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: 1A170/JFA7658
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter: 76 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed Pit ch .
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Ramp Weight ......... Normal Category:.................................2558 lbs.
Utility Category:....................................
21 08 lbs.
Takeoff Weight....... Normal Category..................................2550 lbs.
Utility Category: ....................................
21 00 lbs.
Landing Weight ...... Normal Category..................................2550 lbs.
Utility Category:............
.. .................... .. 21 00 lbs.
SPECIFIC LOADINGS
Wing Loading:.... .. .......................... .. .......................... 14.7 lbs./ sq. ft .
Power Loading:...............................................................14 .2 lbs./hp
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SECTION 2: LIMITATIONS
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
VNE Never Exceed Speed ........ .... ..... .. ............... 160 KCAS......163 KIAS
VNO Maximum Structural Cruising ..................
.. ..126 KCAS...... 129 KIAS
VA Maneuvering Speed
2550 Lbs
.. ........ .. .. ... . .... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ....... .. .......1 02 KCAS.. .. ..105 KIAS
2150 Lbs..........
.. .. .. .......................................95 KCAS .. ......98 KIAS
1900 Lbs .. .....................................................88 KCAS........ 90 KIAS
VFE Maximum Flap Extended Speed
1ooFlaps .. .. .. .... .. . .. .. .. ...... .. .. ........................107 KCAS .. . .. . 11 0 KIAS
10° to 30° Flaps.
.. ................................ .. .. ...... 85 KCAS........85 KIAS
Maximum Window Open Speed.................. .. ....... .. .160 KCAS......163 KIAS
AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS
White Arc ................ ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. .............................40 -85 KIAS
Green Arc . .. . .. . .. ...... .. .. . .. ......... .. .. . .. .......... .. . .. . .. . .. ........ .. . ... .48 -129 KIAS
Yellow Arc ..............
.. .............. .. . .. ................ .. .............. .. ... 129- 163 KIAS
Red Line .. ... .. .. ........ .. ..............................................................163 KIAS
POWERPLANT LIMITATIONS
Engine Manufacturer: Textron Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: I0-360-L2A
Maximum Power: 180 BHP rating
Engine Operating Limits for Takeoff and Continuous Operations:
Maximum Engine Speed............ .. . .. .... .. ...................... .. .. . .. .. .. 2700 RPM
Note
The static RPM range at full throttle is 2250 -2400 RPM
Maximum Oil Temperature ... ............. .. ..................................245°F (118°C).
Oil Pressure, ........ Minimum .................................................20 PSI
Maximum ............... .. . .. .............. .. .. .. . .. .....115 PSI
Fuel Grade: See Fuel Limitations.
Oil Grade (Specification): Mii-L-8082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil
Or Mii-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil.
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model: 1A170/CFA7660
Propeller Diameter: 76 inches.
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model: 1A170/JFA7658
Propeller Diameter: 76 inches.
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POWERPLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS
Tachometer
Green Arc (Normal Operating) .
.. . .. ............. 2100-270 0 RPM
Red Line (Maximum)......................................... .. .. 2700 RPM
Oil Temperature
Green Arc (Normal Operating) ........................ 1
oo oto 245° F
Red Line (Maximum) ....................................................245° F
Oil Pressure
Red Line (Minimum) ..............
.. .. .. .. ...... .. . .. ................... 20 PSI
Green Arc (Normal Operating) .................... .. . .. .. 50 to 90 PSI
Red Line (Maximum) ................................................. 115 PSI
Fuel Quantity
Red Line (Minimum) ............................ .. . 0 (1 .5 Gal Unusable
Each Tank)
Fuel Flow
Green Arc (Normal Operating) ........................... 0 to 11 GPH
Suction Gage
Green Arc (Normal Operating) .....................4.5 to 5.5 ln.
Hg .
WEIGHT LIMITS
Normal Category
Maximum Ramp Weight............................ .. .............2558 lbs.
Maximum TakeoffWeight ........................................2550 lb s.
Maximum Landing Weight........................................2550 lb s.
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment
Baggage Area 1 - Station
82 to 108: ...............120 l bs.
Baggage Area 2 - Station 1 08 to 142: ............... 50 lb s.
Note
The maximum combin ed weight capacity for baggage areas 1 and 2 is 120 lbs.
Utility Category
Ma xi mum Ramp Weight........................................... 21 08 lb s.
Ma xi mum TakeoffWeight ........................................ 21 00 lb s.
Maximum Landing Weight........................................2100 lb s.
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartme nt:
In the utility category, the baggage compartment must be empty
and rear seat must not be occupied.
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CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
Normal Category
Center of Gravity Range
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Forward: 35.0 inches aft ofthe datum at 1950 lbs or less, with straight
line variation to 41 .0 inches aft ofdatum at 2550 lbs.
Aft: 47.3 inches aft of datum at all weights.
Reference Datum: Lower portion of front face
of firewall.
Utility Category
Center of Gravity Range
Forward: 35.0 inches aft
of the datum at 1950 lbs or less, with straight
line variation to 37.5 inches aft of datum at 2100 lbs.
Aft: 40.5 inches aft ofdatum at all weights.
Reference Datum: Lower portion offront face offirewall.
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FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS
Normal Category
Flight Load Factors (Maximum Takeoff Weight- 2550 lbs.):
*Flaps Up:
.. ........................................................+3.8g, -1.52g
*Flaps Down: .................................... .. . .. ........................+3.0g
Utility Category
Flight Load Factors (Maximum Takeoff Weight- 2100 lbs.):
*Flaps Up:..............................
.. ..........................+4.4g, -1.76g
*Flaps Down: .................................................................+3. 0g
*The design load factors are 150% ofthe above, and all cases, the structure
meets or exceeds design loads
PLACARDS
The following placard is changed from the original Flight Manual
9. Near Airspeed indicator:
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Maneuvering Speed - 105 KIAS
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SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION
Engine Failure AfterTakeoff:
Wing Flaps Up.......
.. .. ...................................................... ... 70 KIAS
Wing Flaps Down: .................................. .. .......................... 65 KIAS
Maneuvering Speed:
2550 lbs:...........................................................................105 KIAS
2150 lbs:.
.. ................ .. ........................................................ 98 KIAS
1900 lbs .....................................
.. ...... .. .............................. 90 KIAS
Maximum Glide: ................................................................... .. ... 68 KIAS
Precautionary Landing with Engine Power.
.. .. ........ .. ......... .. ......65 KIAS
Landing Without Engine Power
Wing Flaps Up: ...................................................................70 KIAS
Wing Flaps Down: .................................................. .. .. ... .. .. .65 KIAS
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST
ENGINE FAILURES
ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF
1. Throttle- -IDLE
2. Brakes - - APPLY
3. Wing Flaps - - RETRACT
4. Mixture
-- IDLE CUT OFF
5. Ignition Switch - - OFF
6. Master Switch-- OFF
ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF
1. Airspeed-- 70 KIAS (flaps UP)
65 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
2. Mixture -- IDLE CUT OFF
3. Fuel Shutoff Valve - - OFF (Pull Full Out)
4. Ignition Switch - - OFF
5. Wing Flaps -- AS REQUIRED
6. Master Switch - - OFF
7. Cabin Door- -UNLATCH
8.
Land-- STRAIGHT AHEAD
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ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT (Restart Procedures)
1. Airspeed -- 68 KIAS.
2. Alternate Air-- ON (pull control full out).
3. Fuel Shutoff
Valve-- ON (push full in).
4. Fuel Selector
Valve-- BOTH.
5. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -- ON.
6. Mixture -- RICH (if restart has not occurred).
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7. Ignition Switch-- BOTH (or START if propeller is stopped
FORCED LANDINGS
EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
1. Passenger Seat Backs-- MOST UPRIGHT POSITION
2. Seats and Seat Belts-- SECURE
3. Airspeed-- 70 KIAS (flaps UP)
65 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
4. Mixture - - IDLE CUT OFF
5. Fuel ShutoffValve - - OFF (Pull Full Out)
6. Ignition Switch - - OFF
7. Wing Flaps -- AS REQUIRED (30° recommended)
8. Master Switch - - OFF (when landing is assured)
9.
Doors--UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
10.Touchdown -- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
11. Brakes--APPLY HEAVILY
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER
1. Passenger Seat Backs -- MOST UPRIGHT POSITION
2. Seats and Seat Belts -- SECURE
3. Airspeed - - 65 KIAS
4. Wing Flaps - - 20°
5. Selected Field - - FLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions, then retract flaps
upon reaching a safe altitude and airspeed.
6. Avionics Master Switch and Electrical Switches- - OFF
7. Wing Flaps-- 30° (on final approach)
8. Airspeed - - 65 KIAS
9. Master Switch -- OFF
10.Door s-- UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
11 . Touchdown- -S LIGHTLY TAIL LOW
12.1gnition Switch
-- OFF
1 3. Brakes- -APPLY HEAVILY
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