N900JB Cessna C-185
CESSNA 185 · Checklist
Overview
This document serves as a checklist for the Cessna 185, specifically tailored for various operational scenarios including taxiing, takeoff, and landing procedures. It provides detailed steps for normal, rough water, crosswind, confined area, and glassy water operations. The checklist is designed for pilots to ensure safety and efficiency during flight operations, emphasizing critical parameters such as power settings, flap configurations, and airspeeds. The document is structured to facilitate quick reference during flight, ensuring that pilots can adhere to best practices and maintain situational awareness.
- Empty Weight: 2456 lbs
- Max Gross Weight: 3350 lbs
- Power settings for takeoff: Full power for all types
- Normal landing airspeed: 60-65 knots
- Flap settings for normal takeoff: 20 degrees (2 notches)
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Originally published by static1.squarespace.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Checklist
- Pages
- 7
- File size
- 83 KB
- Publisher
- static1.squarespace.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine model
- Continental IO-520
- Empty weight (lb)
- 2,456
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,350
Weight & balance
- Basic empty weight (lb)
- 2,456
- Max takeoff weight (lb)
- 3,350
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the CESSNA 185.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Taxi Checklists
The taxi checklists outline procedures for different taxiing scenarios: Idle Taxi, Step Taxi, and Plow Taxi. Each checklist emphasizes the importance of ensuring the area is clear, setting the trim, and adjusting power settings appropriately. For example, during Step Taxi, the power should be initially set to full, accelerating to 35-40 knots before reducing to 20-22 inches of manifold pressure.
Takeoff Checklists
The takeoff checklists detail procedures for various takeoff conditions, including Normal, Rough Water, Crosswind, Confined Area, and Glassy Water takeoffs. Each procedure specifies flap settings, power settings, and critical airspeeds. For instance, during a Normal Takeoff, flaps should be set to 20 degrees, and power should be set to full.
Landing Checklists
The landing checklists cover Normal, Rough Water, Crosswind, Confined Area, and Glassy Water landings. Each section provides specific parameters for downwind, base, and final approaches, including recommended airspeeds and flap settings. For example, during a Normal Landing, the recommended airspeed on final is 60-65 knots with 20 degrees of flaps.
Safety notes
- Ensure area is clear before taxiing, taking off, or landing.
- Maintain proper power settings during all phases of flight.
Full document text
N900JB Cessna C-185 Con$nental IO-520 Empty Weight 2456 Max Gross 3350 PK 3050A Floats – 3050lbs buoyancy per float Taxi Checklists: Idle Taxi Flaps up Gear up Area clear Rudders down Trim set S1ck back Power: Idle Step Taxi Flaps up Gear up Area clear Rudders Up Trim set S1ck back Power: Full ini1ally; accelerate to 35-40kts then 20”-22” MP Plow Taxi Flaps up Gear up Area clear Rudders down Trim set S1ck back Power: 1500rpm ini1ally, then 2200rpm and ini1ate leF turn Takeoff Checklists: Normal Takeoff Flaps 20 (2 notches) Gear up Area clear Rudders Up Trim set S1ck back Power: Full Rough Water Takeoff Flaps 30 (3 notches) Gear Up Area clear Rudders Up Trim set S1ck back Power: Full; maintain higher than normal step aJtude. AFer liFoff, remain in ground effect too build airspeed. Crosswind Takeoff Flaps 20 (2 notches) Gear up Area clear Rudders down Trim set S1ck back Power: Full, then raise water rudders. Maintain tack on water un1l liFoff Confined Area Takeoff Flaps 20 (2 notches) Gear up Area clear Rudders down Trim set S1ck back Power: Full, then raise water rudders. Accelerate to 35-40kts, then ini1ate leF turn Glassy Water Takeoff Flaps 20 (2 notches) Gear up Area clear Rudders up Trim set S1ck back Power: Full; accelerate to Vr and apply leF aileron to raise right float out of water; upon rota1on, pitch for high performance climb for 2-3 seconds, then pitch for Vy *For all takeoffs, pull power and prop to 25”/2500 rpm aUer establishing posi$ve rate and raising flaps* Landing Checklists: Normal Landing Downwind: 500’ 17” MP Prop Full Forward 10 degrees flaps (first notch) Airspeed 70-75kts “Gear UP for water landing” Base: 400’ 17” MP 20 degrees flaps (second notch) Airspeed 70-75kts “Gear UP for water landing” Final: 300’ 14” MP un1l touchdown 20 degrees flaps (second notch) Airspeed 60-65kts “Gear UP for water landing” AFer touchdown, power idle and s1ck back Rough Water Landing Downwind: 500’ 17” MP Prop Full Forward 10 degrees flaps (first notch) Airspeed 70-75kts “Gear UP for water landing” Base: 400’ 17” MP 20 degrees flaps (second notch) Airspeed 70-75kts “Gear UP for water landing” Final: 300’ 15” MP un1l touchdown 30 degrees flaps (second notch) Airspeed 60-65kts “Gear UP for water landing” AFer touchdown, power idle and s1ck back Crosswind Landing Downwind: 500’ 17” MP Prop Full Forward 10 degrees flaps (first notch) Airspeed 70-75kts “Gear UP for water landing” Base: 400’ 17” MP 20 degrees flaps (second notch) Airspeed 70-75kts “Gear UP for water landing” Final: 300’ 14” MP un1l touchdown 20 degrees flaps (second notch) Airspeed 60-65kts “Gear UP for water landing” AFer touchdown, power idle and s1ck back Confined Area Landing Downwind: 500’ abeam shoreline 17” MP Prop Full Forward 10 degrees flaps (first notch) Airspeed 70-75kts “Gear UP for water landing” Base: 400’ 17” MP 20 degrees flaps (second notch) Airspeed 70-75kts “Gear UP for water landing” Final: 300’ 17” MP un1l obstacle cleared, then idle 20 degrees flaps (second notch) Airspeed 60-65kts “Gear UP for water landing” AFer touchdown, power idle and s1ck back Glassy Water Landing Downwind: 500’ abeam LVR 17” MP Prop Full Forward 10 degrees flaps (first notch) Airspeed 70-75kts “Gear UP for water landing” Base: 400’ 17” MP 20 degrees flaps (second notch) Airspeed 70-75kts “Gear UP for water landing” Final: 300’ 17” MP un1l threshold made, then idle 20 degrees flaps (second notch) Airspeed 60-65kts “Gear UP for water landing” Round out 50’-100’ above threshold, then 3 P’s: Pitch: Normal landing aJtude Power: 16” – 18” MP Pa1ence: Hold pitch un1l touchdown, making slight power adjustments AFer touchdown, power idle and s1ck back
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