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This document is the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Cessna 172R, providing essential information for the operation of the aircraft. It includes performance specifications, limitations, emergency procedures, and other critical operational guidelines.

Maximum speed at sea level is 123 knots.
Cruise speed at 8000 ft is 122 knots.
Rate of climb at sea level is 720 feet per minute.
Service ceiling is 13,500 feet.
Maximum ramp weight is 2457 lbs.
Standard empty weight is 1639 lbs.
Usable fuel capacity is 53 gallons.
Baggage allowance is 120 lbs.

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Type: Pilot's Operating Handbook
Year: 1996
File size: 3.5 MB
Publisher: archive.org
Language: en

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Oil capacity qts: 8
Fuel capacity (gal): 56
Max useful load (lb): 818
Max weight ramp (lb): 2457
Baggage allowance (lb): 120
Max weight landing (lb): 2450
Max weight takeoff (lb): 2450
Standard empty weight (lb): 1639

Performance

Range (nm): 687
Max speed (kt): 123
Cruise speed (kt): 122
Rate of climb (fpm): 720
Service ceiling (ft): 13500
Landing distance (ft): 1295
Takeoff distance (ft): 1685

V-speeds

VS_KIAS: 51
VSO_KIAS: 47

Weight & balance

Max useful load (lb): 818
Max weight ramp (lb): 2457
Baggage allowance (lb): 120
Max weight landing (lb): 2450
Max weight takeoff (lb): 2450
Standard empty weight (lb): 1639

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Performance Specifications

Details maximum speed, cruise speed, rate of climb, service ceiling, takeoff and landing performance, stall speeds, and weight limits.

Limitations

Outlines operational limitations and conditions under which the aircraft should be flown.

Emergency Procedures

Provides guidelines for handling emergency situations during flight.

Normal Procedures

Describes standard operating procedures for normal flight operations.

Weight & Balance/Equipment List

Includes information on weight limits and equipment specifications.

Airplane & Systems Description

Describes the aircraft systems and their functions.

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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. CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY ORIGINAL ISSUE - 2 DECEMBER 1996 Dec 2/96 i PERFORMANCE- CESSNA SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 172R PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS * SPEED: Maximum at Sea Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 KNOTS Cruise, 80% Power at 8000 FT . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 KNOTS CRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance for engine start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutes reserve. 80% Power at 8000 FT . . . . . . . . . . . . Range 580 NM 53 Gallons Usable Fuel Time 4.8 HRS Range at 10,000 FT, 60% power . . . . . Range 687 NM 53 Gallons Usable Fuel Time 6.6 HRS RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720 FPM SERVICE CEILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,500 FT TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE: Ground Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 945 FT Total Distance Over 50 FT Obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . 1685 FT LANDING PERFORMANCE: Ground Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 FT Total Distance Over 50 FT Obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . 1295 FT STALL SPEED: Flaps Up, Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 KCAS Flaps Down, Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 KCAS MAXIMUM WEIGHT: Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2457 LBS Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2450 LBS Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2450 LBS STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1639 LBS MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 818 LBS BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 LBS ii Feb 28/00 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL PERFORMANCE-SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) WING LOADING: Lbs/Sq Ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.1 POWER LOADING: Lbs/HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.3 FUEL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 GAL OIL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 QTS ENGINE: Textron Lycoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IO-360-L2A 160 BHP at 2400 RPM PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 IN. * NOTE Speed performance is shown for an airplane equipped with optional speed fairings which increase the speeds by 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 the indicated weights, standard atmospheric conditions, level hard-surface dry runways and no wind. They are calculated values derived from flight tests conducted by the Cessna Aircraft Company under carefully documented conditions and will vary with individual airplanes and numerous other factors affecting flight performance Feb 28/00 iii/(iv blank) Information Manual The Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172R COPYRIGHT ” 1996 The Cessna Aircraft Company Wichita, Kansas USA Member of GAMA P/N: 172RIM Nov 3/97 v/(vi blank) CESSNA MODEL 172R TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 NORMAL PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 WEIGHT & BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST . . . . . . 6 AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . 7 HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . 8 SUPPLEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Dec 2/96 vii/(viii blank) CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL SECTION 1 GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Three View - Normal Ground Attitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Descriptive Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Maximum Certificated Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Standard Airplane Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Cabin And Entry Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Baggage Space and Entry Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Specific Loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Meteorological Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Engine Power Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terminology . . 1-10 Weight And Balance Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Metric / Imperial / U.S. Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Weight Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Length Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Distance Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Volume Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Temperature Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Hectopascals to Inches Mercury Conversions . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Volume to Weight Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 Quick Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27/1-28 Revision 7 1-1 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R Figure 1-1. Three View - Normal Ground Attitude (Sheet 1 of 2) 75” MAX 0510T1005 0510T1005 36’-1” 11’-4” 1-2 Revision 7 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL Figure 1-1. Three View - Normal Ground Attitude (Sheet 2) 0510T1005 27’-2” 8’-11” MAX. NOTE 1: WING SPAN SHOWN WITH STROBE LIGHTS INSTALLED. NOTE 2: WHEEL BASE LENGTH IS 65”. NOTE 3: PROPELLER GROUND CLEARANCE IS 11 1/4”. NOTE 4: WING AREA IS 174 SQUARE FEET. NOTE 5: MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS (* PIVOT POINT TO OUTBOARD WING TIP) IS 27’-5 1/2”. NOTE 6: NORMAL GROUND ATTITUDE IS SHOWN WITH NOSE STRUT SHOWING APPROXIMATELY 2” OF STRUT, AND WINGS LEVEL. Revision 7 1-3 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R INTRODUCTION This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by FAR Part 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 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. FUEL 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). 1-4 Revision 7 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL 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 ensure maximum fuel capacity and minimize cross- feeding 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. 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 the latest revision and/or supplements to Textron Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1014, must be used after first 50 hours or once oil consumption has stabilized. Revision 7 1-5 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R Recommended Viscosity for Temperature Range: Temperature MIL-L-6082 or SAE J1966 Straight Mineral Oil SAE Grade MIL-L-22851 or SAE J1899 Ashless Dispersant 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 NOTE When operating temperatures overlap, use the lighter grade of oil. Oil Capacity: Sump: 8 U.S. Quarts Total: 9 U.S. Quarts MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS Ramp Weight Normal Category: 2457 lbs. Utility Category: 2107 lbs. Takeoff Weight Normal Category: 2450 lbs. Utility Category: 2100 lbs. Landing Weight Normal Category: 2450 lbs. Utility Category: 2100 lbs. 1-6 Revision 7 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL Weight in Baggage Compartment, Normal Category: Baggage Area 1 (Station 82 to 108): 120 lbs. See note below. Baggage Area 2 (Station 108 to 142): 50 lbs. See note below. NOTE The maximum combined weight capacity for Baggage Area 1 and Baggage Area 2 is 120 lbs. Weight in Baggage Compartment, Utility Category: In this category, the rear seat must not be occupied and the baggage compartment must be empty. STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS Standard Empty Weight: 1639 lbs. Maximum Useful Load, Normal Category: 818 lbs. Maximum Useful Load, Utility Category : 468 lbs. 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. Revision 7 1-7 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R 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. V A Maneuvering 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. VS Stalling 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. VX Best Angle-of-Climb Speed is the speed which results in the greatest gain of altitude in a given horizontal distance. VY Best Rate-of-Climb Speed is the speed which results in the greatest gain in altitude in a given time. 1-8 Original Issue CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY OAT Outside Air Temperature is the free air static temperature. It may be expressed in either degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. Standard Standard Temperature is 15°C at sea level Temperature pressure altitude and decreases by 2°C for each 1000 feet of altitude. Pressure Pressure Altitude is the altitude read from an Altitude 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 Static RPM is engine speed attained during a full RPM throttle engine runup when the airplane is on the ground and stationary. MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure is the absolute pressure measured in the engine induction system. MAP is measured in units of inches of mercury (inHG). Lean Decreased proportion of fuel in the fuel-air mixture 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. Rich Increased proportion of fuel in the fuel-air mixture 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, toward the panel). Revision 7 1-9 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY (Continued) Full Throttle full forward (pushed in, full control travel, Throttle toward the panel) Also known as "full open" throttle. Closed Throttle full aft (pulled out, full control travel, away Throttle from the panel). Also known as the throttle "idle" position. AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING TERMINOLOGY Demon- Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity is the velocity strated of the crosswind component for which adequate Crosswind control of the airplane during takeoff and landing Velocity 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 Unusable Fuel is the quantity of fuel that can not be Fuel safely used in flight. GPH Gallons Per Hour is the amount of fuel consumed per hour. NMPG Nautical Miles Per Gallon is the distance which can be expected per gallon of fuel consumed at a specific engine power setting and/or flight configuration. g g is acceleration due to gravity. Course Course Datum is the compass reference used by Datum the autopilot, along with course deviation, to provide lateral control when tracking a navigation signal. I1-10 Revision 7 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY Reference Reference Datum is an imaginary vertical plane from Datum which 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 Arm is the horizontal distance from the reference datum to the center of gravity (C.G.) of an item. Moment 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.) Center of Center of Gravity is the point at which an airplane, or Gravity equipment, would balance if suspended. Its distance (C.G.) from the reference datum is found by dividing the total moment by the total weight of the airplane. Revision 7 1-11I SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY (Continued) C.G. Center of Gravity Arm is the arm obtained by Arm adding the airplane's individual moments and dividing the sum by the total weight. C.G. Center of Gravity Limits are the extreme center of Limits gravity locations within which the airplane must be operated at a given weight. Standard Standard Empty Weight is the weight of a standard Empty airplane, including unusable fuel, full operating fluids Weight and full engine oil. Basic Empty Basic Empty Weight is the standard empty weight Weight plus the weight of optional equipment. Useful Load Useful Load is the difference between ramp weight and the basic empty weight. MAC MAC (Mean Aerodynamic Chord) is the chord of an imaginary rectangular airfoil having the same pitching moments throughout the flight range as that of the actual wing. Maximum Maximum Ramp Weight is the maximum weight Ramp approved for ground maneuver, and includes the Weight weight of fuel used for start, taxi and runup. Maximum Maximum Takeoff Weight is the maximum weight Takeoff approved for the start of the takeoff roll. Weight Maximum Maximum Landing Weight is the maximum weight Landing approved for the landing touchdown. Weight Tare 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 obtain the actual (net) airplane weight. I1-12 Revision 7 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL METRIC / IMPERIAL / U.S. CONVERSION CHARTS The following charts have been provided to help international operators convert U.S. measurement supplied with the Pilot’s Operating Handbook into metric and imperial measurements. The standard followed for measurement units shown, is the National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST), Publication 811, "Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI)." Please refer to the following pages for these charts. Revision 4 1-13 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R KILOGRAMS INTO POUNDS KILOGRAMMES EN LIVRES kg 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lb. lb. lb. lb. lb. lb. lb. lb. lb. lb. 0 2.205 4.409 6.614 8.819 11.023 13.228 15.432 17.637 19.842 10 22.046 24.251 26.456 28.660 30.865 33.069 35.274 37.479 39.683 41.888 20 44.093 46.297 48.502 50.706 52.911 55.116 57.320 59.525 61.729 63.934 30 66.139 68.343 70.548 72.753 74.957 77.162 79.366 81.571 83.776 85.980 40 88.185 90.390 92.594 94.799 97.003 99.208 101.41 103.62 105.82 108.03 50 110.23 112.44 114.64 116.85 119.05 121.25 123.46 125.66 127.87 130.07 60 132.28 134.48 136.69 138.89 141.10 143.30 145.51 147.71 149.91 152.12 70 154.32 156.53 158.73 160.94 163.14 165.35 167.55 169.76 171.96 174.17 80 176.37 178.57 180.78 182.98 185.19 187.39 189.60 191.80 194.01 196.21 90 198.42 200.62 202.83 205.03 207.24 209.44 211.64 213.85 216.05 218.26 100 220.46 222.67 224.87 227.08 229.28 231.49 233.69 235.90 238.10 240.30 POUNDS INTO KILOGRAMS LIVRES EN KILOGRAMMES lb. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg 0 0.454 0.907 1.361 1.814 2.268 2.722 3.175 3.629 4.082 10 4.536 4.990 5.443 5.897 6.350 6.804 7.257 7.711 8.165 8.618 20 9.072 9.525 9.979 10.433 10.886 11.340 11.793 12.247 12.701 13.154 30 13.608 14.061 14.515 14.969 15.422 15.876 16.329 16.783 17.237 17.690 40 18.144 18.597 19.051 19.504 19.958 20.412 20.865 21.319 21.772 22.226 50 22.680 23.133 23.587 24.040 24.494 24.948 25.401 25.855 26.303 26.762 60 27.216 27.669 28.123 28.576 29.030 29.484 29.937 30.391 30.844 31.298 70 31.752 32.205 32.659 33.112 33.566 34.019 34.473 34.927 35.380 35.834 80 36.287 36.741 37.195 37.648 38.102 38.555 39.009 39.463 39.916 40.370 90 40.823 41.277 41.731 42.184 42.638 43.091 43.545 43.999 44.452 44.906 100 45.359 45.813 46.266 46.720 47.174 47.627 48.081 48.534 48.988 49.442 Figure 1-2. Weight Conversions (Sheet 1 of 2) (Kilograms × 2.205 = Pounds) (Pounds × .454 = Kilograms) 1-14 Revision 7 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL Figure 1-2 . Weight Conversions (Sheet 2) 0585T1027 Units × 10, 100, etc. (Kilograms × 2.205 = Pounds) (Pounds × .454 = Kilograms) Feb 28/97 1-15 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R FEET INTO METERS PIEDS EN METRES ft 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 m m m m m m m m m m 0 - - - 0.305 0.610 0.914 1.219 1.524 1.829 2.134 2.438 2.743 10 3.048 3.353 3.658 3.962 4.267 4.572 4.877 5.182 5.486 5.791 20 6.096 6.401 6.706 7.010 7.315 7.620 7.925 8.230 8.534 8.839 30 9.144 9.449 9.754 10.058 10.363 10.668 10.973 11.278 11.582 11.887 40 12.192 12.497 12.802 13.106 13.411 13.716 14.021 14.326 14.630 14.935 50 15.240 15.545 15.850 16.154 16.459 16.754 17.069 17.374 17.678 17.983 60 18.288 18.593 18.898 19.202 19.507 19.812 20.117 20.422 20.726 21.031 70 21.336 21.641 21.946 22.250 22.555 22.860 23.165 23.470 23.774 24.079 80 24.384 24.689 24.994 25.298 25.603 25.908 26.213 26.518 26.822 27.127 90 27.432 27.737 28.042 28.346 28.651 28.956 29.261 29.566 29.870 30.175 100 30.480 30.785 31.090 31.394 31.699 32.004 32.309 32.614 32.918 33.223 METERS INTO FEET METERES EN PIEDS m 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 feet feet feet feet feet feet feet feet feet feet 0 - - - 3.281 6.562 9.842 13.123 16.404 19.685 22.956 26.247 29.528 10 32.808 36.089 39.370 42.651 45.932 49.212 52.493 55.774 59.055 62.336 20 65.617 68.897 72.178 75.459 78.740 82.021 85.302 88.582 91.863 95.144 30 98.425 101.71 104.99 108.27 111.55 114.83 118.11 121.39 124.67 127.95 40 131.23 134.51 137.79 141.08 144.36 147.64 150.92 154.20 157.48 160.76 50 164.04 167.32 170.60 173.86 177.16 180.45 183.73 187.01 190.29 193.57 60 195.85 200.13 203.41 206.69 209.97 213.25 216.53 219.82 223.10 226.38 70 229.66 232.94 236.22 239.50 242.78 246.06 249.34 252.62 255.90 259.19 80 262.47 265.75 269.03 272.31 275.59 278.87 282.15 285.43 288.71 291.58 90 295.27 298.56 301.84 305.12 308.40 311.68 314.96 318.24 321.52 324.80 100 328.08 331.36 334.64 337.93 341.21 344.49 347.77 351.05 354.33 357.61 (Meters ¥ 3.281 = Feet) (Feet ¥ .305 = Meters) Figure 1-3. Length Conversions (Sheet 1 of 2) 1-16 Feb 28/00 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL (Meters × 3.281 = Feet) (Feet × .305 = Meters) Units × 10, 100, etc. Figure 1-3 . Length Conversions (Sheet 2) Revision 7 1-17 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R CENTIMETERS INTO INCHES CENTIMETRES EN POUCES cm 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. 0 - - - 0.394 0.787 1.181 1.575 1.969 2.362 2.756 3.150 3.543 10 3.937 4.331 4.724 5.118 5.512 5.906 6.299 6.693 7.087 7.480 20 7.874 8.268 8.661 9.055 9.449 9.843 10.236 10.630 11.024 11.417 30 11.811 12.205 12.598 12.992 13.386 13.780 14.173 14.567 14.961 15.354 40 15.748 16.142 16.535 16.929 17.323 17.717 18.110 18.504 18.898 19.291 50 19.685 20.079 20.472 20.866 21.260 21.654 22.047 22.441 22.835 23.228 60 23.622 24.016 24.409 24.803 25.197 25.591 25.984 26.378 26.772 27.164 70 27.559 27.953 28.346 28.740 29.134 29.528 29.921 30.315 30.709 31.102 80 31.496 31.890 32.283 32.677 33.071 33.465 33.858 34.252 34.646 35.039 90 35.433 35.827 36.220 36.614 37.008 37.402 37.795 38.189 38.583 38.976 100 39.370 39.764 40.157 40.551 40.945 41.339 41.732 42.126 42.520 42.913 INCHES INTO CENTIMETERS POUCES EN CENTIMETRES in. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 cm cm cm cm cm cm cm cm cm cm 0 - - - 2.54 5.08 7.62 10.16 12.70 15.24 17.78 20.32 22.96 10 25.40 27.94 30.48 33.02 35.56 38.10 40.64 43.18 45.72 48.26 20 50.80 53.34 55.88 58.42 60.96 63.50 66.04 68.58 71.12 73.66 30 76.20 78.74 81.28 83.82 86.36 88.90 91.44 93.98 96.52 99.06 40 101.60 104.14 106.68 109.22 111.76 114.30 116.84 119.38 121.92 124.46 50 127.00 129.54 132.08 134.62 137.16 139.70 142.24 144.78 147.32 149.86 60 152.40 154.94 157.48 160.02 162.56 165.10 167.64 170.18 172.72 175.26 70 177.80 180.34 182.88 185.42 187.96 190.50 193.04 195.58 198.12 200.66 80 203.20 205.74 208.28 210.82 213.36 215.90 218.44 220.98 223.52 226.06 90 228.60 231.14 233.68 236.22 238.76 241.30 243.84 246.38 248.92 251.46 100 254.00 256.54 259.08 261.62 264.16 266.70 269.24 271.78 274.32 276.86 (Centimeters ¥ .394 = Inches) (Inches ¥ 2.54 = Centimeters) Figure 1-4. Length Conversions (Sheet 1 of 2) 1-18 Revision 4 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL Figure 1-4. Length Conversions (Sheet 2) 0585T1028 (Centimeters × .394 = Inches) (Inches × 2.54 = Centimeters) Units × 10, 100, etc. Revision 7 1-19 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R Figure 1-5. Distance Conversions 0585T1029 (Statute Miles ×1.609=Kilometers) (Kilometers ×.622=Statute Miles) (Statute Miles ×.869=Nautical Miles) (Nautical Miles ×1.15=Statute Miles) (Nautical Miles ×1.852=Kilometers) (Kilometers ×.54=Nautical Miles) Units × 10, 100, etc. 1-20 Revision 7 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL (Imperial Gallons × 4.546 = Liters) (Liters × .22 = Imperial Gallons) LITERS INTO IMPERIAL GALLONS LITRES EN GALLONS IMPERIAL Lt 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IG IG IG IG IG IG IG IG IG IG 0 - - - 0.220 0.440 0.660 0.880 1.100 1.320 1.540 1.760 1.980 10 2.200 2.420 2.640 2.860 3.080 3.300 3.520 3.740 3.960 4.180 20 4.400 4.620 4.840 5.059 5.279 5.499 5.719 5.939 6.159 6.379 30 6.599 6.819 7.039 7.259 7.479 7.699 7.919 8.139 8.359 8.579 40 8.799 9.019 9.239 9.459 9.679 9.899 10.119 10.339 10.559 10.779 50 10.999 11.219 11.439 11.659 11.879 12.099 12.319 12.539 12.759 12.979 60 13.199 13.419 13.639 13.859 14.078 14.298 14.518 14.738 14.958 15.178 70 15.398 15.618 15.838 16.058 16.278 16.498 16.718 16.938 17.158 17.378 80 17.598 17.818 18.038 18.258 18.478 18.698 18.918 19.138 19.358 19.578 90 19.798 20.018 20.238 20.458 20.678 20.898 21.118 21.338 21.558 21.778 100 21.998 22.218 22.438 22.658 22.878 23.098 23.318 23.537 23.757 23.977 IMPERIAL GALLONS INTO LITERS GALLONS IMPERIAL EN LITRES IG 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Lt Lt Lt Lt Lt Lt Lt Lt Lt Lt 0 - - - 4.546 9.092 13.638 18.184 22.730 27.276 31.822 36.368 40.914 10 45.460 50.006 54.552 59.097 63.643 68.189 72.735 77.281 81.827 86.373 20 90.919 95.465 100.01 104.56 109.10 113.65 118.20 122.74 127.29 131.83 30 136.38 140.93 145.47 150.02 154.56 159.11 163.66 168.20 172.75 177.29 40 181.84 186.38 190.93 195.48 200.02 204.57 209.11 213.66 218.21 222.75 50 227.30 231.84 236.39 240.94 245.48 250.03 254.57 259.12 263.67 268.21 60 272.76 277.30 281.85 286.40 290.94 295.49 300.03 304.58 309.13 313.67 70 318.22 322.76 327.31 331.86 336.40 340.95 345.49 350.04 354.59 359.13 80 363.68 368.22 372.77 377.32 381.86 386.41 390.95 395.50 400.04 404.59 90 409.14 413.68 418.23 422.77 427.32 431.87 436.41 440.96 445.50 450.05 100 454.60 459.14 463.69 468.23 472.78 477.33 481.87 486.42 490.96 495.51 Figure 1-6. Volume Conversions (Sheet 1 of 3) Feb 28/00 1-21 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R Figure 1-6. Volume Conversions (Sheet 2 of 3) 0585T1032 Units × 10, 100, etc. 1-22 Feb 28/00 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL Figure 1-6. Volume Conversions (Sheet 3 of 3) 0585T1033 Units × 10, 100, etc. Feb 28/00 1-23 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R Figure 1-7. Temperature Conversions 0585T1034 1-24 Nov 3/97 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL Figure 1-8. Hectopascals to Inches Mercury PRESSURE CONVERSION HECTOPASCALS (MILLIBARS) TO INCHES MERCURY (inHG) Revision 7 1-25 SECTION 1 CESSNA GENERAL MODEL 172R Figure 1-9. Volume to Weight Conversion 0585T1030 I1-26 Revision 7 CESSNA SECTION 1 MODEL 172R GENERAL Figure 1-10. Quick Conversions Revision 7 1-27/1-28I CESSNA SECTION 2 MODEL 172R LIMITATIONS SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Airspeed Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Airspeed Indicator Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Powerplant Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Powerplant Instrument Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Normal Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Utility Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Center Of Gravity Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Normal Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Utility Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Maneuver Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Normal Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Utility Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Flight Load Factor Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Normal Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Utility Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Kinds Of Operation Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Fuel Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Additional Fuel Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Other Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Flap Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Placards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Dec 2/96 2-1/(2-2 blank) CESSNA SECTION 2 MODEL 172R LIMITATIONS INTRODUCTION 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 and in Section 9 have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. Observance of these operating limitations is required by Federal Aviation Regulations. NOTE Refer to the Supplements, Section 9, of this Pilot's Operating Handbook for amended operating limitations, operating procedures, performance data and other necessary information for airplanes equipped with specific options. NOTE The airspeeds listed in the Airspeed Limitations chart (Figure 2-1) and the Airspeed Indicator Markings chart (Figure 2-2) are based on Airspeed Calibration data shown in Section 5 with the normal static source. If the alternate static source is being used, ample margins should be observed to allow for the airspeed calibration variations between the normal and alternate static sources as shown in Section 5. The Cessna Model No. 172R is certificated under FAA Type Certificate No. 3A12. Revision 4 2-3 SECTION 2 CESSNA LIMITATIONS MODEL 172R AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown in Figure 2-1. Maneuvering speeds shown apply to normal category operations. The utility category maneuvering speed is 92 KIAS at 2100 pounds. Figure 2-1. Airspeed Limitations SYMBOL SPEED KCAS KIAS REMARKS VNE Never Exceed Speed 160 163 Do not exceed this speed in any operation. VNO Maximum Structural Cruising Speed 126 129 Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and then only with caution. VA Maneuvering Speed: 2450 Pounds 2000 Pounds 1600 Pounds 97 91 82 99 92 82 Do not make full or abrupt control movements above this speed. V FE Maximum Flap Extended Speed: 10° Flaps 10° to 30° Flaps 108 84 110 85 Do not exceed this speed with flaps down. ----- Maximum Window Open Speed 160 163 Do not exceed this speed with windows open . 2-4 Revision 7