Normal Procedures
Cessna 120 · Normal Procedures
Overview
This document outlines the normal procedures for the Cessna 120 aircraft. It is intended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who operate or are interested in this specific model. The manual provides detailed instructions on various operational aspects, including preflight checks, engine start procedures, takeoff and landing protocols, and emergency procedures. It serves as a comprehensive guide to ensure safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.
- Perform a thorough preflight inspection before every flight.
- Follow the correct engine start procedures to ensure safety.
- Ensure proper configuration for takeoff and landing.
- Be familiar with emergency procedures for various in-flight scenarios.
- Monitor engine gauges during critical phases of flight.
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Source
Originally published by bardufossflyklubb.no. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Normal Procedures
- Pages
- 142
- File size
- 18 MB
- Publisher
- bardufossflyklubb.no
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine (hp)
- 180
- Engine model
- Lycoming O-360
- Empty weight (lb)
- 697.8
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
Weight & balance
- Cg range (in)
- 41
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 687
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
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In this document
Preflight Inspection
The preflight inspection is crucial for ensuring the aircraft is safe for flight. Pilots should check fuel levels, oil levels, control surfaces, and overall aircraft condition before each flight.
Engine Start Procedures
The engine start procedure includes checking the fuel selector, ensuring the throttle is in the correct position, and engaging the starter while monitoring engine gauges for proper readings.
Takeoff Procedures
During takeoff, pilots should ensure the aircraft is properly configured, including flaps set to the appropriate position and engine power set to full before rotation.
Landing Procedures
Landing procedures involve configuring the aircraft for landing, including reducing speed, extending flaps, and aligning with the runway for a safe touchdown.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency procedures cover various scenarios, including engine failure, electrical failure, and other in-flight emergencies, providing pilots with step-by-step actions to take.
Safety notes
- Always perform a preflight inspection to identify potential issues before flight.
- Follow emergency procedures promptly to ensure safety in critical situations.
Full document text
Luftfartstilsynet Civil Aviation Authority - Norway Authorization page Flight manual - Issue No.: 1 This Authorization Page authorizes the Flight Manual based on DGAC approved Flight Manual for the Reims Aviation SA / F172N, dated October 27, 1976, and subsequent revisions with, if applicable, CAA-N and EASA approved Supplements. 1. Aircraft Registration. LN-DAY 2. Certificate of Airworthiness Date of first Norwegian issue... 26.07.1977 3. Designation of Aircraft Manufacturer of Aircraft. Aircraft type... Serial number Year of construction. Type certificate no. 4. Passenger Seats Maximum Certificated Reims Aviation SA F172N F172-1608 1977 FAA 3A12 Passenger Seating Capacity (MCPSC).. Maximum Approved 3 Passenger Seating Configuration (MAPSC) .3 5. Flight Crew Minimum.. 01 (Pilot) 6. Maximum take-off mass (MTOM) Landplane: 1156 kg / 2550 lbs 7. Special notes -none- Date of approval: 20.05.2010" Диодный н Andreas Mourud Head of Airworthiness Section Technical Department SIVIL LAVIATION 71 17267585 through 17271034 The Power of Experience PENN VAN AERO Penn Yan Aero. 2499 Bath Road Penn Yan, New York 14527 ⚫ FAA Approved Repair Suation Number: Teledyne Continental & ECI Dish 400-727-7230/315-538-2333 Fax. 315-636-2335 www.PannYanAgro.com 2053667 Aiz Torun Lycoming. Superio Malaium Engine Fachry FAA APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL FOR CESSNA 172N REG. NO. SER. NO. This Supplement must be carried in the aircraft when it is modified by the installation of a 180 HP engine and the gross weight is increased in accordance with STC SA703GL. The information contained herein supplements or supersedes the basic placards and markings only in those areas listed. FAA APPROVED: for W. Horn, Manager Chicago Aircraft Certification Office FAA Central Region DATE: June 11, 1985 Page 1 of 4 Penn Yan Aero SA-703-GL Instructions for Installing The 180 SUPERHAWK Conversion in CESSNA 172 | Through P (LANDPLANE ONLY) 17267585 through 17271034 PENN YAN AERO SERVICE INC. FAA APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL FOR CESSNA 172 SERIES AIRCRAFT LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Page No. No. A 4 Description Added performance information to section 5 for clarification. FAA Approved Date 1. Виста Renumbered pages Irwin N Brumer Page 2 of 4 Manager, NYACO APR 13 1994 Penn Yan Aero SA-703-GL Instructions for Installing The 180 SUPERHAW: Conversion in CESSNA 172 | Through P (LANDPLANE ONLY) 1 17267585 through 17271034 ) Penn Yan Aero Service, Inc. 2499 Bath Road, Airport Penn Yan, NY 14527-9599 SECTION I - Limitations Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual for Cessna 172N A. B. C. The following placard must be displayed in full view of the pilot: THIS AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY THE INSTALLATION OF A 180 HP ENGINE PER STC SA703GL. IT MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS AS STATED IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS, MARKINGS AND MANUALS. For the N model aircraft the following placard must be displayed adjacent to the flap position selector switch: MAXIMUM FLAP TRAVEL IS 30° The following limits apply to the normal category only. Maximum Gross Weight - 2550 lbs. C.G. Range - 41.0" to 47.3" (at 2550 lbs. 35.0" to 47.3" at 1950 lbs. or less Straight line variation between points given. 1156 Kg FAA APPROVED Page 3 of 4 DATED: JUN 11 1985 Penn Yan Aero SA-703-GL Instructions for Installing The 180 SUPERHAWK Conversion in CESSNA 172 | Through P (LANDPLANE ONLY) 17267585 through 17271034 Section 3 Section 4 Emergency Procedures NO CHANGE Normal Procedures NO CHANGE Section 5 CAUTION: Performance Performance of the Cessna 172 series aircraft, when it is modified by the installation of a 180 HP engine and the gross weight is increased. in accordance with STC SA703GL, will be equal to or better than the basic airplane The fuel consumption and range/endurance information originally presented for this model do not apply to this STC modification; increased fuel consumption and reduced range/ endurance can be expected with the 180 hp engine installed. FAA APPROVED DATE: Revised: APR 13 1994 Page 4 of 4 Penn Yan Aero SA-703-GL Instructions for Installing The 180 SUPERHAWK Conversion in CESSNA 172 | Through P (LANDPLANE ONLY) PENN YAN AERO Power Chart 180 H.P. Superhawk by Penn Yan Aero Std. Alt. 108 HP Press. Temp. 60% Power 117 HP 65% Power 126 HP 70% Power 135 HP 75% Power Press. Alt. °F RPM RPM RPM RPM Alt. SL 59 2290 2370 2440 2500 SL 1,000 55 2310 2390 2460 2520 1,000 2,000 52 2330 -$2410 2480 2540 2,000 3,000 48 2350 2430 2500 2560 3,000 4,000 45 2370 2450 2520 2580 4,000 5,000 41 2390 2470 2540 2600 5,000 6,000 38 2410 2490 2560 2620 6,000 7,000 34 2430 2510 2580 2640 7,000 8,000 31 9,000 27 10,000 11,000 3232 2450 2530 2600 2470 2550 2620 2490 2570 19. 2510 2590 12,000 16 2530 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000 17267585 through 17271034 Liter ) 60,5 16 53 +4 455 12 FUEL FLOW-U.S. GAL/HR. 38 to 30 23 do i CURVE NO. 13357 FUEL FLOW vs. PERCENT RATED POWER AVCO LYCOMING COMPRESSION RATIO SPARK ADVANCE 0-360, 180 HP SERIES 8.50:1 25°BTC UNIMUM ALLOWABLE FUEL FLO 60 70 PERCENT RATED 80 POWER 90 100. Penn Yan Aero SA-703-GL Instructions for installing The 180 SUPERHAWK Conversion in CESSNA 172 | Through P (LANDPLANE ONLY) LANDING DISTANCE SHORT FIELD MODEL 172P CESSNA CONDITIONS: Flaps 30° Power Off Maximum Braking Paved, Level, Dry Runway Zero Wind NOTES: 1. Short field technique as specified in Section 4. 2. Decrease distances 10% for each 9 knots headwind. For operation with tailwinds up to 10 knots, increase distances by 10% for each 2 knots. 3. For operation on a dry, grass runway, increase distances by 45% of the "ground roll" figure. 4. If a landing with flaps up is necessary, increase the approach speed by 7 KIAS and allow for 35% longer distances. Original Issue PERFORMANCE SECTION 5 WEIGHT SPEED AT OPC 10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C PRESS ALT LBS 50 FT KIAS FT GRND TOTAL FT GAND TOTAL FT GRND TOTAL FT GAND TOTAL FT ROLL TO CLEAR] ROLL TO CLEAR ROLL TO CLEAR ROLL TO CLEAR
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FT 60 FT 08S FT 50 FT OBS FT 50 FT OBS] FT 50 FT OBS FT ROLL TO GRND TOTAL FT ROLL TO CLEAR] 60 FT OBS 2400 61 S.L 510 1235 530 1266 550 1285 670 1325 585 1350 1000 530 1265 550 1295 570 1325 590 1360 610 1390 2000 550 1295 570 1330 590 1360 610 1390 630 1425 3000 570 $330 500 1360 615 1395 636 1430 655 1460 4000 595 1365 616 1400 835 1430 660 1470 680 1500 5000 919 1400 640 1435 660 1470 685 1510 705 1540 6000 640 1435 660 1470 685 1510 710 1550 730 1580 7000 665 1475 690 1515 710 1550 735 1590 760 1830 8000 880 1515 1555 740 1595 765 1835 780 1675 Figure 5-11. Landing Distance 5-25/(5-26 blank) AC-REG AC-TYPE AC-S/N LI. JAY C 172 F172-1608 WEIGHT AND BALANCE RECORD BARDUFOSS FLYKLUBB FORM: MME 5-1 ISSUED 27.04.2010 PAGE 1 of 1 THESE ITEMS ARE WEIGHED BUT ARE NOT PART OF THE EMPTY WEIGHT CONFIGURATION POS FS STA BS STA WEIGHT X MOMENT Y MOMENT NOSE -0,16 0 213 -34,08 REF FORM MME 5-3 0 WEIGHT 1,86 MOMENT 3,2268 LEFT 1,48 0 236 349,28 0 RIGHT 1,48 0 238 352,24 0 THESE ITEMS WAS NOT WEIGHED BUT ARE PARTS OF THE EMPTY WEIGHT CONFIGURATION TAIL 0 0 0 0 0 REF FORM MME 5-4 D.E.W LONG C/G 0,97 LAT C/G DE WGT LONG MOM LAT MOM WEIGHT 10,8 MOMENT 12,96 0,00 695,94 677,2 0,0 WGT/ARM DIMENSION A/C WEIGHING DATE REASON ENGINE CHANGE KG/M 27.04.2010 PARTIAL TOTAL ITEM DATE IN OUT DESCRIPTION Qty WGT ARM MOM WGT MOM C/G SIGN 1 27.04.2010 ☑ BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT, FORM MME 5-3 0 0 0 687 667,44 0,971528 S.J N3205NO. 27.04.2010 ☑ DRY EMPTY WGT ITEMS, FORM MME 5-40 0 0 0 697,8 680,4 0,975064 S.J N3205NO. AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL REIMS/CESSNA F 172 N Manufacturer : REIMS AVIATION Aérodrome de REIMS-PRUNAY 51100 REIMS French Type Certificate No. 25 Serial Number: 1608 Sections : 2-3-5 Pages: 2-1 thru 2-7 3-1 thru 3-7 5-1 thru 5-3 FRANCE Registration Number : LN-DAY -C of A No. 1633 Approved by CAA, NorWay 26-7-1977 CIVIL AV çiçü Demi 710 FORWAY This is the exact translation of the F 172 N French Flight Manual approved by DGAC on October 27, 1976. This aircraft must be operated in accordance with the limits specified in this Flight Manual. THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE CARRIED IN THE AIRCRAFT AT ALL TIMES. Се Ce manuel est la traduction lange anglaise zu manuel de vol français approuvé .p.o. D 1082-13 GB Hobert 27.10.76 Aircraft Serial No. 1515 on 0-1 Flight Manual REIMS/CESSNA F172N Edition 1 - August 1976 TABLE OF CONTENTS DGAC Approved Cover Page \ Table of Contents List of Revised Pages SECTION 1 GENERAL - 0-1 0-2 and 0-3 0-4 Documents Available 1-1 Principal Dimensions 1-2 Description and Characteristic Dimensions 1-3 thru 1-5 Instrument Panel 1-6 and 1-7 SECTION 2 - Certification Basis Fuel System Electrical System Cabin Heating and Ventilating System LIMITATIONS 1-8 and 1-9 1-10 thru 1-14 1-13 2-1 Indicated Airspeed Limitations Approved Maneuvers Engine Operation Limitations and Instrument Markings Placards SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Engine Failure Fires Forced Landings Ditching Flight in Icing Conditions Recovery From a Spiral Dive Electrical System Failures 2-1 and 2-2 2-3 2-3 and 2-4 2-5 thru 2-7 3-1 and-3-2 3-2 and 3-3 3-4 3-4 and 3-5 3-5 and 3-6 3-6 3-6 and 3-7 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES - Loading Graph and Center of Gravity Moment Envelope 4-1 thru 4-5 Exterior Inspection 4-6 thru 4-9 Before Flight and In-Flight Checks 4-10 thru 4-13 Operating Details 4-14 thru 4-22 Rough Engine Operation or Loss of Power 4-22 and 4-23 Specific Operation 4-24 thru 4-26 0-2 Flight ivianual REIMS CESSNA F172N SECTION 5 - PERFORMANCE Edition 1 August 1910 Notification Demonstrated Crosswind Airspeed Correction Table Stall Indicated Airspeeds Performance and Specifications Takeoff Distance Maximum Rate of Climb Cruise Performance Range and Endurance Profile Landing Distance Maximum Glide 5-1 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 and 5-5 5-6 thru 5-8 5-9 and 5-10 5-12 and 5-13 5-14 thru 5-17 5-18 5-19 SECTION 6 - APPENDIX Servicing Maintenance Optional Systems 0-3 6-0.1 thru 6-0.4 6-0.5 thru 6-0.7 6-1.0 and on galiual REIMS/CESSNA F 172N LIST OF REVISED PAGES Lunti August 1910 Edition Approval Revised Pages N° Nature of Change Date Visa 1 Original Document 87.10.76 7. Hobit 04 Flight Manual Edition 1 - August 1976 REIMS/CESSNA F172N GENERAL NOTIFICATION This manual contains the instructions for use, and the list of Servicing and periodic inspections, as well as the performance data of the Model REIMS/CESSNA F172N. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE The following is a check list of the data, information and licenses that are part of the aircraft file and required by Regulations. They should be made available at all times to relevant Authority. (1) Airworthiness Certificate. (2) Registration Certificate. Cuttelyllig betohemse (3) Radio Installation License (if radio installed). canidokument. (4) Log Books. Reisedagbok (5) Flight Manual. + Flyge handbok sjekkliste ad B. Miljø dy htighets bewis-stop 1-1 2 Flight Manual REIMS/CESSNA F172N 1-2 PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS * PIVOT POINT 26-11 6.3" MAX. Edition 1 - August 1976 8-9" MAX. NOTES 1 2 Wing swan shown with strobe lights installed Maximum height shown with nose Dear depressed, all tires and now strul properly inflated, and flashing beacon installed JOCK * PIVOT POINT 36' Figure 1-1
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