Pilot's Operating Handbook

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Overview

The Cessna 172S Skyhawk is a single-engine, four-seat, high-wing aircraft that is widely recognized for its reliability and ease of operation. This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots operating the 172S equipped with NAV III avionics and KAP 140 autopilot. The handbook includes essential information regarding the aircraft's specifications, performance data, operating procedures, and maintenance guidelines. The 172S is powered by a Textron Lycoming engine, providing 180 horsepower at 2700 RPM, and features a fixed-pitch propeller with a diameter of 76 inches. The aircraft is designed to deliver optimal performance and comfort, making it a popular choice for flight training and personal use. Pilots are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the contents of this handbook to ensure safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.

The Cessna 172S is equipped with NAV III avionics and KAP 140 autopilot.
The aircraft has a maximum certificated weight of 2550 lbs.
Pilots should ensure they are familiar with the POH for safe operation.

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Type: Pilot's Operating Handbook
Pages: 359
File size: 8.1 MB
Publisher: umaine.edu

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Engine (hp): 180
Propeller: Fixed Pitch
Wingspan (ft): 36.083
Engine model: 10-360-L2A
Empty weight (lb): 1,663
Fuel capacity (gal): 56
Max takeoff weight (lb): 2,550

Weight & balance

Useful load (lb): 895
Baggage allowance (lb): 120
Basic empty weight (lb): 1,663
Max takeoff weight (lb): 2,550

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What is the Pilot's Operating Handbook?

The Pilot's Operating Handbook is a pilot's operating handbook for the CESSNA 172S Skyhawk.

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The copy of the Pilot's Operating Handbook on file runs 359 pages.

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Performance Specifications

- Standard Empty Weight: 1663 lbs - Maximum Useful Load: 895 lbs - Baggage Allowance: 120 lbs - Wing Loading: 14.7 lbs/sq. ft. - Power Loading: 14.2 lbs/HP - Fuel Capacity: 56 gallons - Oil Capacity: 8 quarts

Safety notes

Use of unapproved fuels may result in engine damage and failure.
Always park the airplane in a wings level position when refueling to maximize fuel capacity.

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Member of GAMA Cessna A Textron Company Pilot's Operating Handbook And FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual SKYHAWK SP Model 172S NAV III Avionics - KAP 140 Autopilot Serials 172S9810 thru 172S10467 and 172S10469 thru 172$10506 SERIAL NUMBER 172S10038 REGISTRATION NUMBER N2459 and 172$10508 thru 172S10639 and 172$10641 thru 172S10655 This publication includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by 14 CFR 23. APPROVED BY FAA APPROVED UNDER 14 CFR PARY 24 SUBPART J CA Debate Optics -- DATE OF APPROVAL... 07-25-05 COPYRIGHT © 2005 CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY WICHITA, KANSAS, USA 172SPHAUS-05 ORIGINAL ISSUE - 25 FEBRUARY 2005 REVISION 5 - 29 AUGUST 2014 U.S. CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT INTRODUCTION PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV III AVIONICS OPTION - KAP 140 AUTOPILOT Serials 172S9810 thru 172S10467 and 172S10469 thru 172S10506 and 172$10508 thru 172S10639 and 172S10641 thru 172S10655 ORIGINAL ISSUE - 25 FEBRUARY 2005 REVISION 5 - 29 AUGUST 2014 PART NUMBER: 172SPHAUS-05 172SPHAUS-05 U.S. = VII | I CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT CONGRATULATIONS INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Cessna ownership! Your Cessna has been designed and constructed to give you the most in performance, value and comfort. This Pilot's Operating Handbook has been prepared as a guide to help you get the most utility from your airplane, It contains information about your airplane's equipment, operating procedures, performance and suggested service and care. Please study it carefully and use it as a reference. The worldwide Cessna Organization and Cessna Customer Service are prepared to serve you. The following services are offered by each Cessna Authorized Service Facility: • • • • THE CESSNA AIRPLANE WARRANTIES, which provide coverage for parts and labor, are upheld through Cessna Authorized Service Facilities worldwide. Warranty provisions and other important information are contained in the Customer Care Program Handbook supplied with your airplane. The Customer Care Card assigned to you at delivery will establish your eligibility under warranty and should be presented to any Cessna Authorized Service Facility at the time of warranty service. FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL to provide you with courteous, expert service. FACTORY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT to provide you efficient and accurate workmanship. A STOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS are available when you need them. ⚫ THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERVICING CESSNA AIRPLANES. Cessna Authorized Service Facilities have all of the current Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs and various other support publications produced by Cessna Aircraft Company. A current Cessna Authorized Service Facilities Directory accompanies your new airplane. The Directory is revised annually, and a current [copy can be obtained from your nearest Cessna Authorized Service Facility. We urge all Cessna owners/operators to utilize the benefits available within the Cessna Organization. [172SPHAUS-05 U.S. CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT INTRODUCTION PERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT. MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE.. WING LOADING POWER LOADING FUEL CAPACITY.. OIL CAPACITY ENGINE: Textron Lycoming... 180 BHP at 2700 RPM PROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Diameter NOTE 1663 POUNDS 895 POUNDS 120 POUNDS 14.7 lbs/sq. ft. 14.2 lbs/HP 56 GALLONS 8 QUARTS 10-360-L2A 76 INCHES *Speed performance is shown for an airplane equipped with 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 airplane weights at 2550 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. 172SPHAUS-05 U.S. CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT ORIGINAL ISSUE AND REVISIONS INTRODUCTION This Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual is comprised of the original issue and any subsequent revisions. To make sure that information in this manual is current, the revisions must be incorporated as they are issued. As revisions are issued, they will be noted in the Log of Effective Pages. The part number of this manual has also been designed to further aid the owner/operator in determining the revision level of any POH. Refer to the example below for a breakdown: 172S PHAUS -00 ✓ Revision Level (Original Issue) Manual (Pilot's Operating Handbook Nav III KAP 140 Autopilot, U.S.) (Serials 172S9810 thru 172S10467 and 172S10469 thru 172S10506 and 172S10508 thru 172S10639 and 172S10641 thru 172S10655) Airplane Model - (172S) It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain this POH in a current status when it is being used for operational purposes. Owners should [contact a Cessna Authorized Service Facility whenever the revision status of their POH is in question. Revisions are distributed to owners of U.S. Registered aircraft according to FAA records at the time of revision issuance, and to Internationally Registered aircraft according to Cessna Owner Advisory records at the time of issuance. Revisions should be read carefully upon receipt and incorporated in this POH. 172SPHAUS-05 U.S. vii CESSNA INTRODUCTION MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT IDENTIFYING REVISED MATERIAL A bar will extend the full length of deleted, new, or revised text added on new or previously existing pages. This bar will be located adjacent to the applicable text in the margin on the left side of the page. A bar in the footer will indicate a revision to the header/footer, a new

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page, format or spelling/grammar changes and/or that information has slipped to or from that page. A bar located adjacent to the figure number in the margin on the left side of the page will be used to indicate that the figure number only has changed. An asterisk located at the end of a figure number will be used to indicate that an illustration has been revised or is all new material (Ex: Figure 3-4*). All revised pages will carry the revision number opposite the page number on the applicable page. A list of revisions is located at the beginning of the Log Of Effective Pages. 172SPHAUS-05 U.S. ix CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT INTRODUCTION LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Use this page to determine the currency and applicability of your POH. Pages affected by the current revision are indicated by an asterisk (*) preceding the pages listed under the Page Number column. Revision Level Original Issue Date of Issue 22 December 2005 Revision Level Date of Issue 25 February 2005 Revision 3 Revision 4 12 October 2006 Revision 2 19 July 2005 Revision 5 29 August 2014 Revision 1 30 June 2005 Page Number Page Status Revision Number * Title Revised * Assignment Record Revised 10 10 5 5 * i/ii thru xiii/xiv Revised 5 * XV/Xvi Added 5 * 1-1/1-2 thru 1-28 Revised * 1-29 thru 1-30 Added 55 * 2-1/2-2 thru 2-24 Revised 10 K * 2-25 thru 2-28 Added 5 5 * 3-1 thru 3-36 Revised * 3-37 thru 3-38 Added 4010 5 5 * 4-1 thru 4-50 * 4-51 thru 4-52 Revised Added 5 5 * 5-1/5-2 thru 5-24 Revised 5 * 6-1/6-2 thru 6-24 Revised 5 10 172SPHAUS-05 (Continued Next Page) U.S. xi CESSNA INTRODUCTION MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT [SERVICE BULLETIN CONFIGURATION LIST The following is a list of Service Bulletins that are applicable to the operation of the airplane, and have been incorporated into this manual. This list contains only those Service Bulletins that are currently active. Number Title SB08-34-03 Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance (FLTA) Alert Over The Open Ocean/Sea Airplane Serial Effectivity 172S9810 thru 172S10467, 172S10469 thru Revision Incorporated Incorporated in Airplane 5 172S10506, 172S10508 thru 172S10639 and 172S10641 thru 172S10655 172SPHAUS-05 U.S. xiii/xiv CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL ... LIMITATIONS. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES NORMAL PROCEDURES. PERFORMANCE... INTRODUCTION SECTION .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 WEIGHT AND BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LIST .6 AIRPLANE AND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .7 HANDLING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .8 SUPPLEMENTS .9 172SPHAUS-05 U.S. Xv/xvi CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT i SECTION 1 GENERAL 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. Pressure Conversion. . . Volume To Weight Conversion Quick Conversions .1-27 .1-28 1-29 .1-30 172SPHAUS-05 U.S. 1-1/1-2 CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV !!! KAP 140 AUTOPILOT #3079 SECTION 1 GENERAL THREE VIEW - NORMAL GROUND ATTITUDE 0 ·11'-4' 00 76" MAX" 172SPHAUS-05 36' 1" www Figure 1-1* (Sheet 1 of 2) 081071002 051071003 U.S. 1-3 SECTION 1 GENERAL CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT THREE VIEW - NORMAL GROUND ATTITUDE 11-4 B3000 27'-2" 8'-11" MAX. 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) 0610T1006 U.S. 172SPHAUS-05 CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 GENERAL 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: 10-360-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: 180 rated BHP at 2700 RPM PROPELLER Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Propeller Systems Propeller Model Number: 1A170E/JHA7660 Number of Blades: 2 Propeller Diameter: 76 inches Propeller Type: Fixed pitch (Continued Next Page) о 172SPHAUS-05 U.S. 1-5 SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIVE DATA (Continued) FUEL CESSNA MODEL 172S NAV III KAP 140 AUTOPILOT 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 1-6 Total Usable. Total Capacity Each Tank Total Usable Each Tank. NOTE .53.0 U.S. GALLONS .28.0 U.S. GALLONS .26.5 U.S. GALLONS and To ensure maximum fuel capacity minimize 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. U.S. (Continued Next Page) 172SPHAUS-05

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