Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual
CESSNA 172H · Flight Manual
Overview
This document is a Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual for the Cessna 172 P, specifically for aircraft modified under STC SA2196CE, which allows for an increased maximum gross weight of 2550 lbs. It is intended for pilots operating this modified aircraft and provides essential information regarding limitations, procedures, and performance data that supplements the basic Airplane Flight Manual. The manual includes critical operational data such as engine specifications, weight limits, airspeed indicators, and emergency procedures, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the aircraft under the new configuration. The manual is FAA approved and must be used in conjunction with the original Pilot Operating Handbook.
- Maximum certificated takeoff weight: 2550 lbs.
- Engine: O-360 series, 180 BHP at 2700 RPM.
- Normal climb-out speed: 75-85 KIAS.
- Emergency landing speed: 70 KIAS (flaps up), 65 KIAS (flaps down).
- Maximum landing weight: 2550 lbs.
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Source
Originally published by aacit.org. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Flight Manual
- Year
- 2012
- Pages
- 16
- File size
- 3.5 MB
- Publisher
- aacit.org
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In this document
General
This section provides an overview of the modifications allowed under STC SA2196CE, including the increase of maximum certificated takeoff weight to 2550 lbs. It details the engine specifications, including the O-360 series engines, and outlines the approved propeller types and configurations.
Limitations
This section outlines critical limitations for the aircraft, including airspeed indicator markings and maximum weight limits. For example, the maximum takeoff weight is 2550 lbs for normal operations and 2100 lbs for utility operations. It also specifies maneuvering speeds based on weight.
Emergency Procedures
This section details the procedures to follow in case of engine failure after takeoff, including recommended airspeeds for various configurations. For instance, the recommended airspeed for a forced landing without engine power is 70 KIAS with flaps up and 65 KIAS with flaps down.
Normal Procedures
This section lists the normal operating procedures and speeds for takeoff, climb, and landing. For example, the normal climb-out speed is 75-85 KIAS, and the landing approach speed with flaps down is 60-70 KIAS.
Performance
This section provides performance data, including landing distances under various conditions and fuel consumption rates at different altitudes and RPM settings.
Weight and Balance
This section covers the weight and balance considerations necessary for safe operation, including center of gravity limits for normal and utility categories.
Handling, Service and Maintenance
This section outlines the maintenance requirements for operating at the increased gross weight, including tire specifications and pressures.
Safety notes
- Ensure the aircraft is equipped with 6 or more ply tires for operation at 2550 lbs gross weight.
- Tire pressure must be maintained at 45 psi for the nose gear and 38 psi for the main gear.
Full document text
Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 1 of 16 FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement DOCUMENT NUMBER 172057 For Cessna 172 P Serial No. 17274010 to 17276673 Serial No: ________________ Reg. #: _________________ This supplement must be attached to the Pilots Operating Handbook and the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual when STC SA2196CE (which increases the gross weight to 2550 lbs) and STC SA4428SW, (which installs an O-360 Lycoming 180 HP engine), are installed. The information contained herein supplements the information of the basic Airplane Flight Manual. For limitations, procedures, and performance information not contained in this supplement, consult the basic Airplane Flight Manual. FAA Approved __________________________ Margaret Kline Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office FAA Central Region Wichita,KS Date:___________________________ Original Date: 02/16/99 Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 2 of 16 LOG OF REVISIONS Revision Page Description Approved Date Orig All Original Issue G.M Baker 10/02/87 1 3 & 4 1-10 Added O-360-A4N Changed Company Name B.L. Sorensen 3/21/90 2 All Revised Weight And Balance Charts Added Document Number G. M. Baker 02/16/99 3 All Reformatted, Added Document Number, Moved Table of Contents from Cover Page and Included Section Applicability, Added Propellers, Added Fuel Consumption Chart, Added Section 7 Handling Service And Maintenance Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 3 of 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: GENERAL ........................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 2: LIMITATIONS .................................................................................................... 6 SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .......................................................................... 8 SECTION 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES .............................................................................. 10 SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE .............................................................................................. 12 SECTION 6: WEIGHT AND BALANCE ................................................................................. 14 SECTION 7: HANDLING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE.................................................. 16 Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 4 of 16 SECTION 1: GENERAL The information contained in this Flight Manual Supplement is FAA Approved material, and is applicable to the operation of the airplane in accordance with STC SA2196CE which increases the max. certificated takeoff weight to 2550lbs, when the airplane has previously been modified with STC SA4428SW. DESCRIPTIVE DATA ENGINE Engine Model Number: 0-360-A2F, A3A, A4A. A4M, and A4N Engine Type: Normally aspirated, direct drive, air cooled, horizontally opposed, carburetor equipped, four cylinder engine with 360 cu. in. displacement. Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed 180 rated BHP at 2700RPM. Maximum Continuous RPM: 2700 RPM MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS Takeoff, Normal ..................................................................2550 lbs. Utility ....................................................................2100 lbs. Landing, Normal ..................................................................2550 lbs. Utility ....................................................................2100 lbs. PROPELLERS: Sensenich Propellers approved on installations using the O-360-A4 series engines only Propeller Manufacturer: Sensenich Corporation Propeller Model Number: 76EM8S14-0-60 Number of Blades: 2. Propeller Diameter: Maximum ......................................................... 76 inches. Minimum: ......................................................... 76 inches. Pitch Range: 62” to 56 “ Propeller Manufacturer: Sensenich Corporation. Propeller Model Number: 76EM8S-0-60 (when using MKA3.5 prop spacer). Number of Blades: 2. Propeller Diameter: Maximum: .......................................................... 76 inches. Minimum:........................................................... 76 inches. Pitch Range: 62” to 56” Approved on all approved engine installations: Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division. Propeller Model Number: 1A170/CFA 1A170E/CFA Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 5 of 16 Number of Blades: 2. Propeller Diameter: Maximum: .......................................................... 76 inches. Minimum:........................................................ 74.5 inches. Propeller Type: Fixed Pitch Pitch Range: 60” to 56” Approved on installations using the O-360-A4A, -A4M, -A4N, and A3A engines only: Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division. Propeller Model Number: 1A170/JFA Number of Blades: 2. Propeller Diameter: Maximum: .......................................................... 76 inches. Minimum:........................................................ 74.5 inches. Propeller Type: Fixed Pitch Pitch Range: 60” to 56” Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 6 of 16 SECTION 2: LIMITATIONS AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS Air Plains Services PN: 172861 or 172861-2 or existing airspeed indicator, marked as follows: MARKING KIAS VALUE OR RANGE White Arc .......................................................... 40-85 Green Arc ........................................................ 50-127
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Yellow Arc ..................................................... 127-158 Red Line ............................................................. 158 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS VA Maneuvering Speed: 2550 Pounds ........................................ 105 KIAS 2150 Pounds .......................................... 95 KIAS 1750 Pounds .......................................... 85 KIAS POWER PLANT LIMITAIONS Engine Model Number: O-360-A2F, A3A, A4A, A4M and A4N Maximum Power: 180 BHP rating Maximum Continuous RPM: 2700 RPM Static RPM Limits: 2250 to 2450 RPM WEIGHT LIMITS Maximum Takeoff Weight, Normal ........................................................2550 lbs. Utility ...........................................................2100 lbs. Maximum Landing Weight, Normal ........................................................2550 lbs. Utility ...........................................................2100 lbs. FLAP TRAVEL - Limited to 30° Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 7 of 16 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS – NORMAL CATEGORY Center of Gravity Range: Forward: 35.0 inches aft of datum at 1950 lbs. or less, with straight line variation to 41.0 inches aft of datum at 2550 lbs. Aft: 47.3 inches aft of datum at all weights. UTILITY CATEGORY Center of Gravity: Forward: 35 inches aft of datum at 1950lbs. or less, with straight line variation to 35.5 inches aft of datum at 2100lbs. Aft: 40.5 inches aft of datum at all weights. FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS NORMAL CATEGORY Flight Load Factors (Maximum Takeoff Weight - 2550 lbs.): Flaps Up ...................................................................... +3.8g, -1.52g Flaps Down.............................................................................. +3.0g PLACARDS Near airspeed indicator: MANEUVER SPEED - 105 KIAS Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 8 of 16 SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION Engine Failure after Takeoff: Wing Flaps Up .................................................................. 70 KIAS Wing Flaps Down .............................................................. 65 KIAS Maneuvering Speed: 2550 lbs .......................................................................... 105 KIAS 2150 lbs ............................................................................ 95 KIAS 1750 lbs ............................................................................ 85 KIAS Maximum Glide: 2550 lbs ............................................................................ 65 KIAS 2150 lbs ............................................................................ 62 KIAS 1750 lbs ............................................................................ 56 KIAS Precautionary Landing With Engine Power ............................ 65 KIAS Landing Without Engine Power: Wing Flaps Up .................................................................. 70 KIAS Wing Flaps Down .............................................................. 65 KIAS ENGINE FAILURES ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF 1. Airspeed .................................. 70 KIAS (Flaps Up) 65 KIAS (Flaps Down) ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT 1. Airspeed .................................. 75 KIAS FORCED LANDINGS EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER 1. Airspeed .............................. 70 KIAS (Flaps Up) 65 KIAS (Flaps Down) 5. Wing Flaps – AS REQUIRED (30° recommended) PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER 2. Airspeed ................................... 65 KIAS 6. Airspeed ................................... 65 KIAS Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 9 of 16 DITCHING 4. Wing Flaps .................................................. 20-30° NOTE If no power is available, approach at 70 KIAS with flaps up or at 65 KIAS with 10° flaps. ICING INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER 11. Approach at 80 to 90 KIAS depending upon the amount of the accumulation. Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 10 of 16 SECTION 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES NORMAL PROCEDURES SPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION Unless otherwise noted, the following speeds are based on a maximum weight of 2550 pounds and may be used for any lesser weight. Takeoff Normal Climb Out .........................................................................75-85 KIAS Short Field Takeoff, Flaps 10°, Speed at 50 Feet ............................. 57 KIAS Enroute Climb, Flaps Up: Normal, Sea Level ........................................................................75-85 KIAS Normal, 10,000 Feet.....................................................................70-80 KIAS Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level .......................................................... 76 KIAS Best Rate of Climb, 10,000 Feet ....................................................... 72 KIAS Best Angle of Climb, Sea Level ......................................................... 62 KIAS Best Angle of Climb, 10,000 Feet ...................................................... 67 KIAS Landing Approach: Normal Approach, Flaps Up .........................................................65-75 KIAS Normal Approach, Flaps 30° ........................................................60-70 KIAS Short Field Approach, Flaps 30° ....................................................... 62 KIAS Balked Landing: Maximum Power, Flaps 20°. ............................................................. 60 KIAS Maximum Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed: 2550 Lbs ......................................................................................... 105 KIAS 2150 Lbs ........................................................................................... 95 KAIS 1750 .................................................................................................. 85 KIAS SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF Climb Speed .......................................... 57 KIAS (until all obstacles are cleared) ENROUTE CLIMB Airspeed .......................................... 75-85 KIAS Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 11 of 16 LANDING NORMAL LANDING 1. Airspeed ............................................. 65-75 KIAS (Flaps Up) 2. Wing Flaps ................. AS DESIRED (0-10° below 110 KIAS) 10-30° below 85 KIAS) 3. Airspeed ........................................ 60-70 KIAS (Flaps Down) SHORT FIELD LANDING 1. Airspeed ............................................. 65-75 KIAS (Flaps Up) Wing Flaps FULL DOWN (30°) 3 Airspeed ................................................... 62 KIAS (until flare) BALKED LANDING 5. Wing Flaps ........................... 10° (until obstacles are cleared) RETRACT SLOWLY after reaching a safe altitude and 65 KIAS. Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 12 of 16 SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE LANDING DISTANCE - SHORT FIELD CONDITIONS: Flaps 30° NOTES: 4. If a landing with flaps up is necessary, increase approach speed by 9 KIAS and allow for 35% longer distance. Weight LBS Speed At 50 Ft KIAS Press Alt Ft O°C 10°C 20°C 30 40°C Grnd Roll Ft Total Ft To Clear 50 Ft Obs Grnd Roll Ft Total Ft To Clear 50 Ft Obs Grnd Roll Ft Total Ft To Clear 50 Ft Obs Grnd Roll Ft Total Ft To Clear 50 Ft Obs Grnd Roll Ft Total Ft To Clear 50 Ft Obs 2550 62 S.L 545 1290 565 1320 585 1350 605 1380 625 1415 1000 565 1320 585 1350 605 1385 625 1420 650 1450 2000 585 1355 610 1385 630 1420 650 1455 670 1490 3000 610 1385 630 1425 655 1460 675 1495 695 1530 4000 630 1425 655 1460 675 1495 700 1535 725 1570 5000 655 1460 680 1500 705 1535 725 1575 750 1615 6000 680 1500 705 1540 730 1580 755 1620 780 1660 7000 705 1545 730 1585 760 1625 785 1665 810 1705 8000 735 1585 760 1630 790 1670 815 1715 840 1755 Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | February 3, 2012 Page 13 of 16 CRUISE FUEL CONSUMPTION (Not FAA Approved) Conditions: 2550 Pounds Recommended Lean Mixture 20C Below Standard Temp. Standard Temperature 20C Above Standard Temp. Press. Alt Feet RPM BHP GPH BHP GPH BHP GPH 2000 2550 --- --- 76 10.2 72 9.6 2500 77 10.3 72 9.6 68 9.1 2400 69 9.2 64 8.7 61 8.3 2300 61 8.3 58 7.9 55 7.6 2200 55 7.5 52 7.2 49 6.9 2100 49 6.8 46 6.6 43 6.3 4000 2600 --- --- 76 10.2 72 9.6 2500 73 9.7 68 9.2 65 8.7 2400 65 8.8 62 8.3 58 8.0 2300 58 8.0 55 7.6 52 7.3 2200 52 7.3 49 6.9 47 6.6 2100 46 6.6 44 6.3 41 6.1 6000 2650 --- --- 76 10.1 72 9.6 2600 77 10.3 72 9.6 68 9.1 2500 69 9.3 65 8.8 62 8.4 2400 62 8.4 59 8.0 56 7.6 2300 56 7.7 53 7.3 50 7.0 2200 50 7.0 47 6.7 44 6.4 8000 2700 --- --- 76 10.1 71 9.5 2600 73 9.8 69 9.2 65 8.7 2500 66 8.8 62 8.4 59 8.0 2400 59 8.1 56 7.7 53 7.3 2300 53 7.4 50 7.0 47 6.7 2200 47 6.7 45 6.4 42 6.1 10,000 2700 77 10.2 72 9.6 68 9.1 2600 69 9.3 65 8.8 62 8.4 2500 63 8.5 59 8.1 56 7.7 2400 57 7.8 53 7.4 50 7.0 2300 51 7.1 48 6.8 45 6.5 12,000 2700 69 9.3 65 8.8 62 8.4 2600 66 8.9 62 8.4 59 8.0 2500 60 8.2 56 7.7 53 7.4 2400 54 7.5 51 7.1 48 6.7 2300 48 6.8 45 6.5 42 6.2 Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 14 of 16 SECTION 6: WEIGHT AND BALANCE Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 15 of 16 Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 P FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172057 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 16 of 16 SECTION 7: HANDLING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE To operate at the 2550 gross weight, the aircraft must be equipped with 6 or more ply tires on both the main wheels and nose wheel on all models. Tire Pressure should be: Nose Gear ............................................... 45 psi Main Gear ................................................ 38 psi
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