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CESSNA FR172J · Pilot's Operating Handbook

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Overview

The document is the Flight Manual for the Reims/Cessna FR172J, detailing operational guidelines and specifications for the aircraft. It includes information on weight limits, loading configurations, and performance characteristics.

  • The manual is for the Reims/Cessna FR172J aircraft.
  • It was first published in October 1972 and revised in September 1973.
  • The aircraft has a maximum fuel capacity of 174 liters.
  • Maximum baggage weight is 91 kg in one area and 23 kg in another.
  • The aircraft's loaded weight limit is 1500 kg.
  • The center of gravity (C.G.) location is specified in millimeters and inches aft of datum.
  • The aircraft is categorized under utility.
  • The manual includes loading and weight distribution guidelines.

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Source

Originally published by aeroclub.bz. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
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Pilot's Operating Handbook
Year
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1972
File size
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1.0 MB
Publisher
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aeroclub.bz
Language
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en

Specifications & performance

Extracted from this document.

Specifications

Max loaded weight kg
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1500
Max baggage area 1 kg
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91
Max baggage area 2 kg
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23
Max fuel capacity liters
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174

Weight & balance

Max weight kg
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1500
About this document
What is the Flight Manual?

The Flight Manual is a pilot's operating handbook for the CESSNA FR172J, dated 1972.

Where does the Flight Manual come from?

This copy of the Flight Manual was originally published by aeroclub.bz and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

What year was the Flight Manual published?

The Flight Manual — the CESSNA FR172J pilot's operating handbook on file — is dated 1972.

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In this document

General Information

The manual provides an overview of the Reims/Cessna FR172J, including its purpose and operational category.

Weight and Balance

Details on the maximum loaded weight and baggage limits, as well as center of gravity specifications.

Fuel Capacity

The aircraft has a maximum fuel capacity of 174 liters.

Loading Configurations

Guidelines for loading passengers and baggage, including weight limits for different areas.

Performance Specifications

Information on the aircraft's performance characteristics, including weight limits.

Revision History

The document outlines the publication and revision dates for the manual.

Full document text

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