Cessna 172 1964 - Climb Procedures; Before Landing Checklist

(7) Climb Speed -- 65 MPH (with obstacles ahead).
CLIMB.
NORMAL CLIMB.
(1) Airspeed -- 80 to 90 MPH.
(2) Power -- Full throttle.
(3) Mixture -- Full rich (unless engine is rough).
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB.
(1) Airspeed -- 80 MPH at sea level to 77 MPH at 10,000 feet.
(2) Power -- Full throttle.
(3) Mixture -- Full rich (unless engine is rough.
CRUISING.
(1) Power -- 2200 to 2700 RPM.
(2) Trim Tab -- Adjust.
(3) Mixture -- Lean.
LET-DOWN.
(1) Mixture -- Rich.
(2) Power -- As desired.
(3) Carburetor Heat -- As required to prevent carburetor icing.
BEFORE LANDING.
(1) Fuel Selector -- "BOTH ON."
(2) Mixture -- Rich.
(3) Airspeed -- 70 - 80 MPH (flaps up).
(4) Carburetor Heat -- Apply before closing throttle.
(5) Flaps -- As desired (below 100 MPH).
(6) Airspeed -- 65 to 75 MPH (flaps down).
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