Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual
CESSNA 180H · Pilot's Operating Handbook
Overview
This document is a Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual for the Cessna 180G and 180H series float planes, specifically modified with Aerocet 3500 or 3500L floats. It provides essential information, limitations, and performance data that are not included in the basic FAA approved manuals.
- Applicable to Cessna 180G & 180H series float planes.
- Modified with Aerocet 3500 or 3500L floats.
- Must be carried in the aircraft when modified.
- Supersedes basic airplane markings and placards.
- Operated under the 'NORMAL CATEGORY' only.
- Maximum weight is 3190 lbs.
- Center of gravity limits range from +36.0 to +45.0 inches.
- Never exceed speed (Vne) is 143 KIAS.
Document
Source
Originally published by aerocet.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Year ·
- 2017
- File size ·
- 405 KB
- Publisher ·
- aerocet.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Maximum weight (lb) ·
- 3190
Performance
- Stall speed flaps up kcas ·
- 57.9
- Stall speed flaps down kcas ·
- 53.4
V-speeds
- VA_KIAS ·
- 113
- VFE_KIAS ·
- 96
- VNE_KIAS ·
- 143
- VNO_KIAS ·
- 113
Weight & balance
- Max ramp weight (lb) ·
- 3190
- Max baggage weight (lb) ·
- 100
- Max landing weight (lb) ·
- 3190
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 3190
What is the Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual?
The Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual is a pilot's operating handbook for the CESSNA 180H, dated 2017.
Where does the Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual come from?
This copy of the Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual was originally published by aerocet.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual published?
The Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual — the CESSNA 180H pilot's operating handbook on file — is dated 2017.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA 180H.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
In this document
General
This section outlines the applicability of the manual to modified Cessna 180G & 180H series airplanes and provides information and limitations not included in the basic manuals.
Limitations
Details the center of gravity limits, weight limits, and airspeed limits for the aircraft, including maximum ramp, takeoff, and landing weights.
Emergency Procedures
Describes emergency landing procedures on water and land, including the use of water rudders and weight shifting in case of float damage.
Normal Procedures
Lists pre-flight checks, takeoff, and landing procedures specific to floatplane operations.
Performance
Provides stall speeds for the aircraft with specific configurations and notes on altitude loss during stall recovery.
Weight and Balance
Emphasizes the importance of loading the aircraft in accordance with specified limitations and the responsibility of the pilot.
Safety notes
- Ensure CG range is proper when loading.
- Pump both floats before every flight to check for water accumulation.
- Emergency landings on water should be done with water rudders up.
- Control wheel should be held full aft during water deceleration.
- If floats are damaged, shift weight to balance the aircraft.
Full document text
PO Box 2119 Page .£:1ER<:X;ET 265 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE: Priest River ID 83856 1 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION DATE TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 180G & 180H Series Float Planes REVISION: I FAA APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL FOR CESSNA 180G & 180H SERIES FLOAT PLANES Modified With Kenmore Air Harbor STC # SA649NW And Equipped With AEROCET 3500 OR 3500L Floats Registration No. _____ _ Serial No. ____ _ The information contained in this document is FAA approved material which must be applied together with the basic FAA approved airplane placards and markings and/or FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual. This supplemental manual must be carried in the airplane when it is modified by the installation of the Aerocet Model 3500 or 3500L seaplane floats in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA00137SE. The information contained in this document supersedes the basic airplane markings and placards and/or Flight Manual covered in the items contained herein. For Limitations, Procedures, and Performance information not contained in this supplement, consult the basic airplane markings and placards, and/or Flight Manual. FAA Approved: •· Manager, pecial Certification Branch Seattle Aircraft Certification Office Date: ~ 2 2 1'2•1 . NOV .3 0 2017 Revised_______ _ 1 PO Box 2119 Page ~ERCCET 2 65 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE: Priest River ID 83856 2 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION DATE TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 1808 & 180H Series Float Planes REVISION: I 1 LOG OF REVISIONS PAGE REV. PAGES AFFECT. DESCRIPTION FAA APPROVED I/R All Initial Release. .....!.:\.!.!............... .. .......................A.!!.. .P.~g~ ... ?..~~4.~~.~...~.P.4.~!.~.4............. .. All 4 Reformat text to new internal standard Conected "(KNTS)" to ...............................................'..~(!~!.A.§.t............................... 5 5 7 8 Made placard P/N's reference. Changed reference of 35-70008 to 35-70014. Added 3500L to m~.4.~!...~.~.~!~g:...................................................................... . Made placard numbers reference. Changed 35-70008 to 35-70014. Section 4 Added "Warning" Box to "Before Entering Floatplane" heading after number 2. Added "Before Takeoff' heading and added .....'..'..W.:.~1.P..~g'..'. ...~.?.~.......................................................................... .. Added "(as required based on conditions) NOV 30 2017 1/22/2001 NOV 30 2017 PO Box 2119 Page ~ERCCET 265 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE: Priest River ID 83856 3 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 DATE 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 180G & 180H Series Float Planes REVISION: I SECTION 1. GENERAL This supplement(ll manual, applicable to those Cessna Model l 80G & 180H Series airplanes, modified with Kenmore Air Harbor STC SA649NW, and equipped with Aerocet Model 3500 or 3500L Seaplane Floats, provides information and limitations not included in the basic FAA approved markings and placard, and/or Airplane Flight Manual. Whenever the words "Not Applicable" (NA) appear in this supplemental manual, they are used to indicate that the related information may not be the same as that shown in the Cessna markings and placards, and/or Flight Manual are not required by the airplane certification basis and, therefore, should not be referenced. The aircraft is to be operated under the "NORMAL CATEGORY" only. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SPEED: NA CRUISE: NA RATE OF CLIMB: NA SERVICE CEILING: NA TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE: NA LANDING PERFORMANCE: NA STALL SPEED (POWER OFF, FORWARD CG): FLAPS UP 57.9 KCAS FLAPS DOWN 53.4KCAS MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 3190 LBS. 3190 LBS. 66.5 MPHCAS 61.4MPH CAS RAMP(DOCK) TAKEOFF & LANDING EMPTY WEIGHT: SEE ACTUAL WT. & BALANCE FORM FOR AIRCRAFT MAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD: BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE REF: ACUAL WT. & BALANCE FORMFORA/C IN AIRPLANE NO CHANGE IN EACH FLOAT 100 LBS. CAUTION: ASSURE CG RANGE IS PROPER WHEN LOADING) WING LOADING NA POWER LOADING NA RANGE NA FUEL CAPACITY NO CHANGE OIL CAPICITY NO CHANGE ENGINE NO CHANGE PROPELLER NO CHANGE NOV 3 0 2017 1 PO Box 2119 Page ~ERCCET 2 65 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE: Priest River ID 83856 4 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 DATE 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 180G & 180H Series Float Planes REVISION: I SECTION 2. LIMITATIONS CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS: Center of Gravity Range: (inches aft ofreference datum) (+40.0) to (+45.0) at 3190 lbs. Max. G. W. (+36.0) to (+45.0) at 2400 lbs. or less with a straight line variation between points given. WEIGHT LIMITS Maximum Ramp (Dock) Weight: Maximum Takeoff Weight: Maximum Landing Weight: Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment Maximum Weight in Float Baggage Compartment AIRSPEED LIMITS KIAS Never Exceed Speed (Vne) 143 Max. Structural Cruising (Vno) 113 Max. Maneuvering Speed (Va) 113 Max. Speed with Flaps (Vfe) 96 AIR SPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS 3190 lb. 3190 lb. 3190 lb. NO CHANGE 100 lb. each. MPH 164 130 130 110 The airspeed indicator shall be marked with a radial redline at 164 MPH. If the radial line is on the indicator glass, the glass and bezel should also have a white slippage mark. Apart from the redline mark, the airspeed indicator markings are the same as shown in the basic markings/Flight manual. Due to differences in airspeed calibration and speeds with floats installed, the indicated stall speeds and maximum structural cruising speed vary slightly from airspeed indicator markings. NOV 3 0 2017 1 PO Box 2119 Page ~ER~ET 2 65 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE: Priest River ID 83856 5 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION DATE TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 180G & 180H Series Float Planes REVISION: I PLACARDS
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1. Placard (Reference Aerocet PIN 35-70006) is located on after part of console near water rudder handle in the "RETRACT" position: WATER RUDDER ALWAYS UP EXCEPT WATER TAXING 2. Placard (Reference Aerocet PIN 35-70014) is installed on left side of cabin in full view of the pilot: FLOATPLANE WITH AEROCET 3500 OR 3500L FLOATS NEVER EXCEED SPEED: 143 KIAS (164 MPH) (IAS) MAX. MANEUVERING SPEED: 113 KIAS (130 MPH) (IAS) MAX. GROSS WEIGHT: 3190 LB. CG RANGE (+40.0) TO (+45.0) AT 3190 LB. MAX. GROSS. WT. (+36.0) TO (+45.0) AT 2400 LB. OR LESS WITH A STRAIGHT LINE VARIATION BETWEEN POINTS GIVEN FOR WT. & BAL. SEE LOADING SCHEDULE. NOV 3 0 2017 1 PO Box 2119 Page ~ER~ET 265 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE: Priest River ID 83856 6 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION TITLE: DATE Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 180G & 180H Series Float Planes REVISION: I SECTION 3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Emergency procedures in the FAA approved airplane placards and/or Flight Manual generally apply except for airspeeds which may be different. Emergency landings on water should be done with water rudders up, aircraft slightly tail low on touchdown, and control wheel held full aft as the floatplane decelerates on the water. Emergency landings on land should be done with water rudders up, aircraft in a level attitude on touchdown and the control wheel full aft after contact. If damage occurs to the floats causing compartments to flood, aggressively shift the weight (people and baggage) in the opposite direction of damage in order to balance the aircraft over the buoyant compartments. 1 PO Box 2119 Page "1ER~ET 265 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE: Priest River ID 83856 7 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION DATE TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 180G & 180H Series Float Planes REVISION: I 1 SECTION 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES: NOTE: These items supplement the CESSNA normal procedures. Be sure and follow the CESSNA procedures except as noted below. BEFORE ENTERING THE FLOATPLANE 1. Inspect the floats and attachment for dents, cracks, punctures, etc. 2. Remove rubber plugs (which serve as stoppers on the standpipe in each float compartment) and pump out any accumulation of water. Reinstall rubber stoppers with enough pressure for a snug fit. (If there is an excess of water, investigate the leakage) WARNING It is up to the pilot to determine whether the floats have taken on water, which could adversely affect CG. Pump both floats before every flight. 3. When checking engine oil level, use the side of the dipstick having two "X" marks. The lower mark indicates nine quarts and the upper mark indicates twelve quarts. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Water Rudder Operation 2. Water Rudders 3. Water Rudders BEFORE TAKEOFF "CHECK VISUALLY" "DOWN FOR TAXING" "CHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND SECURITY" WARNING It is up to the pilot to determine whether the floats have taken on water, which could adversely affect CG. Pump both floats before every flight. FAA Approved __N_O_V_3_0_2_01_7__ PO Box 2119 Page ~ER~ET 265 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE; Priest River ID 83856 8 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION DATE TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 180G & 180H Series Float Planes REVISION: I TAKEOFF 1. Water Rudder Operation - "UP" (retraction handle aft) 2. Wing Flaps - "20 DEGREES" (second notch) 3. Control Wheel - "HOLD FAR AFT INITIALLY" 4. Power- "FULL THROTTLE & MAX RPM" (advance slowly) 5. Control Wheel-"MOVEFORWARD TO ATTAIN PLANING ATTITUDE" 6. Control Wheel - "APPLY LIGHT BACK PRESSURE TO LIFT OFF" 7. Wing Flaps - "UP AFTER OBSTACLES ARE CLEARED" BEFORE LANDING 1. Water Rudders - "UP" 2. Wing Flaps - "DOWN" (as required based on conditions) LANDING 1. Touchdown - "SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW" 2. Control Wheel - "HOLD FULL AFT THROUGH DECELERATION" BALKED LANDING: 1 "RETRACT FLAPS TO 20 DEG. IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLYING FULL POWER FOR GO-AROUND AFTER LANDING "WATER RUDDERS DOWN" SECURING AIRCRAFT "FUEL SELCTOR TO RIGHT OR LEFT TANK POSITION TO PREVENT CROSSFEEDING" NOV 3 0 2017FAA Approved _________ _ ~ER~ET PO Box 2119 Page 265 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE: Priest River ID 83856 9 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 DATE TITLE: 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 180G & 180H Series Float Planes REVISION: I SECTION 5. PERFORMANCE Airspeed Calibration Essentially unchanged STALL SPEEDS POWER OFF, FORWARD CG, 3190 LBS FLAPS UP FLAPS DOWN 57.9KCAS 53.4 KCAS 66.5 KCAS 61.4 KCAS NOTE: Altitude loss during stall recovery may be as much as 200 feet. V ~ 0 2017 1 PO Box 2119 Page ~ER<XET 265 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE: Priest River ID 83856 10 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION DATE TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 180G & l80H Series Float Planes REVISION: I SECTION 6. WEIGHT AND BALANCE The airplane equipped with Aerocet 3500 or 3500L Floats must be loaded in accordance with the limitations in Section 2. These are shown as an aircraft weight/moment envelope or an aircraft weight versus e.g. location chart on page 13. NOTE: It is the responsibility of the airplane owner and pilot to insure that the airplane is loaded properly. Nnv go ?017 1 PO Box 2119 Page ~ER~ET 2 65 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE: Priest River,ID 83856 11 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION DATE TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 180G & 180H Series Float Planes REVISION: I SECTION 7. AIRPLANE AND SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS In addition to the Aerocet 3500 Float installation the aircraft must incorporate the Cessna approved seaplane kit. As a result of these installations, the floatplane is identical to the landplane with the following exceptions: AEROCET MODIFICATIONS Floats, incorporating a water rudder steering system, replace the landing gear. A water rudder retraction lever, connected to the water rudders by cables, is located on the cabin floor tunnel. CESSNA MODIFICATIONS 1. An additional structural "V" brace is installed between the top of the front door posts and the cowl deck. 2. Additional fuselage structure is added to support the float installation. 3. A centering spring assembly and cables are added to the rudder control system to improve stability in flight NOTE If the floatplane is returned to the landplane configuration, these items need not be removed. 4. The floatplane has additional corrosion proofing and stainless steel cables. 5. Hoisting provisions are added to the top of the fuselage. 6. The left-hand cabin door is equipped with removable hinge pins for ease of door removal when loading large cargo. 7. Fueling steps and assist handles are mounted on the forward fuselage, and steps are mounted on the wing struts to aid in refueling the floatplane. Inboard fuel filters are added when long range fuel tanks are installed. NOTE: A reduction of approximately five gallons of usable fuel in · each tank will result if inboard fillers are used to fill the long range fuel tanks. 8. Floatplane placards are added. NOTE: Refer to the appropriate CESSNA Pilots Operating Handbook for other seaplane changes which apply to individual 180 models. 1 PO Box 2119 Page ~ERCCET 265 Shannon Lane ISSUE DATE: Priest River ID 83856 12 of 13 01/22/2001 INCORPORATED FILE NO. REVISION DATE TITLE: Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual A-10022 6/19/17 SUBTITLE: Cessna 180G & 180H Series Float Planes REVISION: I SECTION 8. AIRPLANE HANDLING. SERVICE. AND MAINTENANCE Information not required. NOV S 0 2017 1 ISSUE DATE: 01/22/2001 REVISION DATE 6/19/17 3200 3000 2800 2600 2400 2200 2000 1800 50 PO Box 2119 £1ER~ET 2 65 Shannon Lane Priest River ID 83856 TITLE: SUBTITLE: INCORPORATED Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 1808 & 180H Series Float Planes 40.0 to 45.0 at 3190 lb. 36.0 to 45.0 at 2400 lb . . vi / / / // / /v / I v / / I // / I Page 13 of 13 FILE NO. A-10022 REVISION: I 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 LOADED FLOATPLANE MOMENT/1000 (POUND-INCHES) 40.0 45.0 1 3200 I 3190 I ./ /II 3000 2800 2600 2400 2400 2200 I 2000 ! I 1800 I 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 36.0 45.0 FLOATPLANE C.G. LOCATION (INCHES AFT OF DATUM) NOV 8 0 2017