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CESSNA INTRODUCTION
MODEL 172R NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
NOTICE
AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE, THIS INFORMATION
MANUAL WAS AN EXACT DUPLICATE OF THE
OFFICIAL PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND
FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL AND
IS TO BE USED FOR GENERAL PURPOSES ONLY.
IT WILL NOT BE KEPT CURRENT AND,
THEREFORE, CANNOT BE USED AS A
SUBSTITUTE FOR THE OFFICIAL PILOT’S
OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL INTENDED FOR
OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE.
THE PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK MUST BE
CARRIED IN THE AIRPLANE AND AVAILABLE TO
THE PILOT AT ALL TIMES.
Cessna Aircraft Company
Original Issue - 20 December 2007
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INTRODUCTION CESSNA
MODEL 172R NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS
*SPEED:
Maximum at Sea Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 KNOTS
Cruise, 75% Power at 8500 Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 KNOTS
CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for engine
start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutes reserve.
80% Power at 8500 Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Range - 586 NM
53 Gallons Usable Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time - 4.9 HOURS
Range, 60% Power at 10,000 Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . Range - 687 NM
53 Gallons Usable Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time - 6.5 HOURS
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720 FPM
SERVICE CEILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,500 FEET
TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 945 FEET
Total Distance Over 50 Foot Obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1685 FEET
LANDING PERFORMANCE:
Ground Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 FEET
Total Distance Over 50 Foot Obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1295 FEET
STALL SPEED:
Flaps UP, Power Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 KCAS
Flaps FULL, Power Idle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 KCAS
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2457 POUNDS
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2450 POUNDS
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2450 POUNDS
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MODEL 172R NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)
STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1639 POUNDS
MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 818 POUNDS
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 POUNDS
WING LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.1 lbs/sq. ft.
POWER LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.3 lbs/HP
FUEL CAPACITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 GALLONS
OIL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 QUARTS
ENGINE: Textron Lycoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IO-360-L2A
160 BHP at 2400 RPM
PROPELLER:
Fixed Pitch, Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 INCHES
NOTE
*Speed performance is shown for an airplane equipped with
s p e e d f a i ri n g s w h i c h i n c re a s e t h e s p e e d s b y
approximately 2 knots. There is a corresponding difference
in range, while all other performance figures are
unchanged when speed fairings are installed.
The above performance figures are based on airplane weights at 2450
pounds, standard atmospheric conditions, level, hard-surfaced dry
runways and no wind. They are calculated values derived from flight
tests conducted by Cessna Aircraft Company under carefully
documented conditions and will vary with individual airplanes and
numerous factors affecting flight performance.
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MODEL 172R NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S. v/viOriginal Issue
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172R
NAV III AVIONICS OPTION - GFC 700 AFCS
Serials 17281497 and On
THIS MANUAL INCORPORATES INFORMATION ISSUED IN THE
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL AT ORIGINAL ISSUE, DATED 20
DECEMBER 2007 (PART NUMBER 172RPHBUS-00).
COPYRIGHT © 2007
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
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CESSNA INTRODUCTION
MODEL 172R NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LIMITATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
NORMAL PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
WEIGHT AND BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
HANDLING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SUPPLEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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MODEL 172R NAV III GENERAL
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Three View - Normal Ground Attitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Descriptive Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Fuel Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Oil Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Oil Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Maximum Certificated Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Weight In Baggage Compartment - Normal Category. . . . . . . . . .1-8
Weight In Baggage Compartment - Utility Category . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Standard Airplane Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Cabin And Entry Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Baggage Space And Entry Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Specific Loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Symbols, Abbreviations And Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Meteorological Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Engine Power Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terminology. . . . . . .1-13
Weight And Balance Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Metric/Imperial/U.S. Conversion Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Weight Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Length Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Distance Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Volume Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24
Temperature Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27
Pressure Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
Volume To Weight Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29
Quick Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
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GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
THREE VIEW - NORMAL GROUND ATTITUDE
Figure 1-1 (Sheet 1 of 2)
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GENERAL MODEL 172R NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
THREE VIEW - NORMAL GROUND ATTITUDE
NOTE
•Wing span shown with standard strobe lights installed.
•Wheel base length is 65.0 inches.
•Propeller ground clearance is 11.25 inches.
•Wing area is 174.0 square feet.
•Minimum turning radius (*pivot point to outboard wing
tip) is 27.0 feet, 5.50 inches.
•Normal ground attitude is shown with nose strut showing
approximately 2 inches of strut, and wings level.
Figure 1-1 (Sheet 2)
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CESSNA SECTION 1
MODEL 172R NAV III GENERAL
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
INTRODUCTION
This POH contains 9 sections, and includes the material required to be
furnished to the pilot by 14 CFR 23. 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: Textron Lycoming
Engine Model Number: IO-360-L2A
Engine Type: Normally aspirated, direct drive, air-cooled, horizontally
opposed, fuel injected, four cylinder engine with 360.0 cu.
in. displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 160 rated BHP at 2400 RPM
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Propeller Systems
Propeller Model Number: 1C235/LFA7570
Number of Blades: 2
Propeller Diameter: 75 inches
Propeller Type: Fixed pitch
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GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA (Continued)
FUEL
WARNING
USE OF UNAPPROVED FUELS MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM
COMPONENTS, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE ENGINE
FAILURE.
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue)
100 Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)
NOTE
Isopropyl alcohol or Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
(DiEGME) may be added to the fuel supply. Additive
concentrations shall not exceed 1% for isopropyl alcohol or
0.10% to 0.15% for DiEGME. Refer to Section 8 for
additional information.
FUEL CAPACITY
Total Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.0 U.S. GALLONS
Total Usable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53.0 U.S. GALLONS
Total Capacity Each Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.0 U.S. GALLONS
Total Usable Each Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.5 U.S. GALLONS
NOTE
To e n s ure m a x i m u m fu e l c a p a ci t y a n d m i ni m iz e
crossfeeding when refueling, always park the airplane in a
wings level, normal ground attitude and place the fuel
selector in the LEFT or RIGHT position. Refer to Figure 1-1
for normal ground attitude dimensions.
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GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA (Continued)
OIL
OIL SPECIFICATION
MIL-L-6082 or SAE J1966 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil: Used
when the airplane was delivered from the factory and should be used to
replenish the supply during the first 25 hours. This oil should be drained
and the filter changed after the first 25 hours of operation. Refill the
engine with MIL-L-6082 or SAE J1966 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral
Oil and continue to use until a total of 50 hours has accumulated or oil
consumption has stabilized.
MIL-L-22851 or SAE J1899 Aviation Grade Ashless Dispersant Oil: Oil
conforming to Textron Lycoming Service Instruction No 1014, and all
revisions and supplements thereto, must be used after first 50 hours
or oil consumption has stabilized.
Recommended viscosity for temperature range:
NOTE
When operating temperatures overlap, use the lighter
grade of oil.
OIL CAPACITY
Sump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 U.S. QUARTS
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 U.S. QUARTS
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Temperature
MIL-L-6082
or SAE J1966
Straight Mineral Oil
SAE Grade
MIL-L-22851
or SAE J1899
Ashless Dispersant Oil
SAE Grade
Above 27°C (80°F) 60 60
Above 16°C (60°F) 50 40 or 50
-1°C (30°F) to 32°C (90°F) 40 40
-18°C (0°F) to 21°C (70°F) 30 30, 40 or 20W-40
Below -12°C (10°F) 20 30 or 20W-30
-18°C (0°F) to 32°C (90°F) 20W-50 20W-50 or 15W-50
All Temperatures --- 15W-50 or 20W-50
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GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA (Continued)
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Ramp Weight:
Normal Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2457 POUNDS
Utility Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2207 POUNDS
Takeoff Weight:
Normal Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2450 POUNDS
Utility Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 POUNDS
Landing Weight:
Normal Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2450 POUNDS
Utility Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 POUNDS
WEIGHT IN BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT, NORMAL CATEGORY
Baggage Area A (Station 82 to 108). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 POUNDS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refer to note below.
Baggage Area B (Station 108 to 142). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 POUNDS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refer to note below.
NOTE
The maximum allowable combined weight capacity for
baggage in areas A and B is 120 pounds.
WEIGHT IN BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT, UTILITY CATEGORY
In this category, the rear seat must not be occupied and the baggage
compartment must be empty.
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GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA (Continued)
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Standard Empty Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1639 POUNDS
Maximum Useful Load, Normal Category . . . . . . . . . . . . 818 POUNDS
Maximum Useful Load, Utility Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568 POUNDS
CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Detailed dimensions of the cabin interior and entry door openings are
illustrated in Section 6.
BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Dimensions of the baggage area and baggage door opening are
illustrated in detail in Section 6.
SPECIFIC LOADINGS
Wing Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.1 lbs/sq. ft.
Power Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.3 lbs/HP
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U.S.
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
atmosphere at sea level.
KIAS Knots Indicated Airspeed is the speed shown on the
airspeed indicator and expressed in knots.
KTAS Knots True Airspeed is the airspeed expressed in knots
relative to undisturbed air which is KCAS corrected for
altitude and temperature.
VAManeuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which full or
abrupt control movements may be used without
overstressing the airframe.
VFE Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest speed
permissible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended
position.
VNO Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that
should not be exceeded except in smooth air, then only with
caution.
VNE Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be
exceeded at any time.
VSStalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed is the
minimum speed at which the airplane is controllable.
VSO Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed is the
minimum speed at which the airplane is controllable in the
landing configuration at the most forward center of gravity.
VxBest Angle of Climb Speed is the speed which results in
the greatest gain of altitude in a given horizontal distance.
VYBest Rate of Climb Speed is the speed which results in the
greatest gain in altitude in a given time.
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GFC 700 AFCS
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SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
(Continued)
METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY
OAT Outside Air Temperature is the free air static
temperature. It may be expressed in either degrees
Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.
Standard
Temperature Standard Temperature is 15°C at sea level pressure
altitude and decreases by 2°C for each 1000 feet of
altitude.
Pressure
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).
ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY
BHP Brake Horsepower is the power developed by the
engine.
RPM Revolutions Per Minute is engine speed.
Static RPM Static RPM is engine speed attained during a full
throttle engine runup when the airplane is on the
ground and stationary.
Lean
Mixture Decreased proportion of fuel in the fuel-air mixture
supplied to the engine. As air density decreases, the
amount of fuel required by the engine decreases for a
given throttle setting. Adjusting the fuel-air mixture to
provide a smaller portion of fuel is known as "leaning"
the mixture.
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U.S.
SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
(Continued)
ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY (Continued)
Rich
Mixture Increased proportion of fuel in the fuel-air mixture
supplied to the engine. As air density increases, the
amount of fuel required by the engine increases for a
given throttle setting. Adjusting the fuel-air mixture to
provide a greater portion of fuel is known as "richening"
the mixture.
Full
Rich Mixture control full forward (pushed in, full control
travel, toward the panel).
Idle
Cutoff Mixture control full aft (pulled out, full control travel,
away from the panel).
Full
Throttle Throttle full forward (pushed in, full control travel,
toward the panel). Also known as "full open" throttle.
Closed
Throttle Throttle full aft (pulled out, full control travel, away from
the panel). Also known as the throttle "idle" position.
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