Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual
CESSNA 172M · Flight Manual
Overview
This Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual is specifically designed for the Cessna 172M, detailing modifications made under FAA STC SA2196CE. The manual outlines the operational parameters and limitations for aircraft modified to increase the maximum takeoff weight to 2550 lbs and restrict flap travel to 30 degrees. It includes essential information for pilots regarding engine specifications, performance data, emergency procedures, and weight and balance considerations. The manual is crucial for ensuring safe operations of the modified aircraft and is approved by the FAA, making it a reliable reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.
- Maximum certificated takeoff weight: 2550 lbs
- Engine: Lycoming O-360 series, 180 BHP at 2700 RPM
- Flap travel limited to 30 degrees
- Normal category flight load factors: +3.8g, -1.52g
- Emergency landing approach speed: 71-83 MPH IAS with flaps down
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Source
Originally published by yokota374fss.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Flight Manual
- Year
- 2012
- Pages
- 15
- File size
- 537 KB
- Publisher
- yokota374fss.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Engine (hp)
- 180
- Propeller
- Sensenich 76EM8S14-0-60
- Engine model
- Lycoming O-360
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
Weight & balance
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 2,550
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In this document
General
This section provides descriptive data about the Cessna 172M, including engine specifications. The aircraft is equipped with a Lycoming O-360 series engine, rated at 180 BHP at 2700 RPM. It details the propeller specifications, including models from Sensenich and McCauley, and outlines the maximum certificated weights for normal and utility categories.
Limitations
This section outlines the airspeed indicator markings and limitations for the Cessna 172M. The maximum takeoff weight is set at 2550 lbs, with specific airspeed ranges for various flight conditions. It also includes center of gravity limits and flight load factors for normal and utility categories.
Emergency Procedures
This section details the airspeeds for emergency operations, including engine failure after takeoff and ditching procedures. It provides critical airspeed ranges for various weights and configurations, ensuring pilots are prepared for emergency situations.
Normal Procedures
This section outlines the normal operating procedures, including speeds for takeoff, climb, and landing. It provides specific airspeeds for normal and short field takeoffs, as well as approach speeds for landing with different flap configurations.
Performance
This section presents performance data, including landing distances under various conditions and fuel consumption rates. It provides detailed tables for landing distances based on weight and temperature, as well as cruise fuel consumption profiles.
Weight and Balance
This section discusses weight and balance considerations for the Cessna 172M, including maximum ramp and takeoff weights, and center of gravity limits for normal and utility categories.
Servicing Requirements
This section outlines the servicing requirements necessary for operating the aircraft at the increased gross weight of 2550 lbs. It specifies tire pressure requirements for both the nose and main gear.
Safety notes
- Ensure compliance with STC SA2196CE for weight modifications
- Monitor engine RPM limits during operation
- Adhere to specified tire pressures for safe operation
Full document text
Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 1 of 15 FAA Approved Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual DOCUMENT NUMBER 172055 For Cessna 172M Serial No. 17260759 to 17265684 Serial No. _________________ Reg. # ___________________ The information contained in this flight manual is FAA Approved Material, which, Along with the FAA Approved placards and instrument markings, is applicable to the operation of the airplane when modified in accordance with STC 2196CE, which increases the maximum certificated takeoff weight to 2550 LBS and limits the flap travel to 30 degrees. The airplane must previously have been modified in accordance with ATS SA4428SW which installs a 180HP Lycoming O-360 series and a fixed pitch propeller. FAA Approved ______________________ Margaret Kline Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office FAA Central Region Wichita, KS Date:_____________________ Original Date: 07/06/88 Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055| FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 2 of 15 LOG OF REVISIONS Revision Pages Description Approved Date Orig 1-8 New Issue G.M.B. 7/6/88 1 3, 4 Added O-360-A4N B.L.S. 3/21/90 2 All Added Document Number Moved Table of Contents Corrected Max Continuous RPM Reformatted Added Propeller Information Corrected Static RPM Added Power Plant Instrument Markings Added Fuel Consumption Chart Reworked Charts Add Section 7 Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055| FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 3 of 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: GENERAL ........................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 2: LIMITATIONS ...................................................................................................... 6 SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES............................................................................. 8 SECTION 4: NORMAL PROCEDURES .................................................................................... 9 SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE ................................................................................................ 10 SECTION 6: WEIGHT AND BALANCE ................................................................................. 13 SECTION 7: SERVICING REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 15 Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055| FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 4 of 15 SECTION 1: GENERAL 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 NOTE Static RPM Limits: 2250 to 2450 RPM 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” Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055| FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 5 of 15 Approved on all approved engine installations: Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division. Propeller Model Number: 1A170/CFA 1A170E/CFA 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” MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS Takeoff, Normal ............................................................2550 lbs. Utility ............................................................... 2000 lbs. Landing, Normal ............................................................2550 lbs. Utility ............................................................... 2000 lbs. Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055| FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 6 of 15 SECTION 2: LIMITATIONS AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS Air Plains Services PN: 172861 or 172861-2 or existing airspeed indicator, marked as follows: MARKING MPH CAS VALUE OR RANGE White Arc .......................................................... 56-100 mph Green Arc ......................................................... 64-145 mph Yellow Arc ....................................................... 145-182 mph Red Line ................................................................ 182 mph AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS VA Maneuvering Speed: 2550 Pounds ................................................. 112 MPH CAS POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS Engine Model Number: O-360-A2F, A3A, A4A, A4M and A4N Maximum Power: 180 BHP rating Maximum Continuous RPM: 2700 RPM WEIGHT LIMITS Maximum Takeoff Weight,
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Normal ............................................................ 2550 lbs. Utility ............................................................... 2000 lbs. Maximum Landing Weight, Normal ............................................................ 2550 lbs. Utility ............................................................... 2000 lbs. FLAP TRAVEL - Limited to 30° Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055| FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 7 of 15 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS - NORMAL CATEGORY Center of Gravity Range: Forward: 35 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 1950 lbs. or less, with straight line variation to 35.5 inches aft of datum at 2000 lbs. 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 ................................................................... +3.5g Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055| FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 8 of 15 SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS Engine Failure After Takeoff: Wing Flaps Up.................................................. 79-88 MPH IAS Wing Flaps Down ............................................. 71-83 MPH IAS Maneuvering Speed: 2550 lbs............................................................... 112 MPH IAS 2150 lbs............................................................... 109 MPH IAS 1750 lbs................................................................. 98 MPH IAS Maximum Glide: 2550 lbs................................................................. 78 MPH IAS Precautionary Landing With Engine Power ................... 75 MPH IAS Landing Without Engine Power: Wing Flaps Up.................................................. 79-88 MPH IAS Wing Flaps Down ............................................. 71-83 MPH IAS DITCHING If no power is available, approach at 76 MPH IAS with flaps at 30°. FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS Approach at 92 to 104 MPH IAS, depending on the accumulation. Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055| FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 9 of 15 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 ..................................................... 86-98 MPH IAS Short Field Takeoff, Flaps 10°, Speed at 50 ft............... 66 MPH IAS Enroute Climb, Flaps Up: Normal Sea Level ..................................................... 86-98 MPH IAS Normal, 10,000 Feet ................................................ 81-92 MPH IAS Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level ...................................... 84 MPH IAS Best Rate of Climb, 10,000 Feet ................................... 86 MPH IAS Best Angle of Climb, Sea level ...................................... 71 MPH IAS Landing Approach: Normal Approach, Flaps Up ..................................... 75-86 MPH IAS Normal Approach, Flaps 30° .................................... 69-81 MPH IAS Balked Landing: Maximum Power, Flaps 20° .......................................... 69 MPH IAS Maximum Recommended - Turbulent Air penetration Speed: 2550 lbs....................................................................... 112 MPH IAS 2150 lbs....................................................................... 109 MPH IAS 1750 lbs......................................................................... 98 MPH IAS Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055| FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 10 of 15 SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE LANDING DISTANCE - SHORT FIELD CONDITIONS Flaps Down 30° If a landing with flaps up is necessary, increase approach speed by 10 mph IAS and allow for 35% longer distance. 0C 10C 20C 30C 40C WEIGHT LBS SPEED AT 50 FT IAS PRESS ALT FT. 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 71 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 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055 February 3, 2012 Page 11 of 15 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 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 12 of 15 RANGE PROFILE Compute range based on the available fuel load on the aircraft, altitude, ground speed and engine fuel consumption. ENDURANCE PROFILE Compute endurance based on the available fuel load on the aircraft and engine fuel consumption. Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 13 of 15 SECTION 6: WEIGHT AND BALANCE Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 14 of 15 Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual Cessna 172 M FAA Approved STC SA2196CE www.airplains.com 172055 | FAA APPROVED February 3, 2012 Page 15 of 15 SECTION 7: SERVICING REQUIREMENTS 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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