Cessna 172 R User Manual

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Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual
or
Pilot´s Operating Handbook
and
FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
(as applicable)
for the
Cessna 172 R & S
equipped with
TAE 125-01 and TAE 125-02-99
Installation
Issue 3
Revision 3
This supplement must be attached to the Pilot's Operating Handbook
when the engine installation has been installed in accordance with STC
SA01303WI.
This manual constitutes a FAA approved AFM Supplement or
Supplemental AFM (as applicable) for US registered airplanes in
accordance with FAR 21.29.
The information contained in this supplement supersedes or adds to
the Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA approved AFM (if required)
only as set forth herein.
For limitations, procedures, performance and loading information not
contained in this supplement, consult the basic Pilot's Operating
Handbook and FAA approved AFM (as applicable).
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SERIAL No.
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Cessna 172 R Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Model	172 R
Engine	Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Horsepower	160 hp
Wingspan	36 ft 1 in (11.0 m)
Cruise Speed	124 knots (143 mph, 230 km/h)
Seating Capacity	4
Propeller	Fixed-pitch
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 450 lbs
Fuel Capacity	56 gallons
Oil Capacity	8 quarts
Length	27 ft 2 in
Height	8 ft 11 in
Stall Speed (Flaps Down)	47 knots
Rate of Climb	720 ft/min
Service Ceiling	13, 500 ft
Range	696 nm (801 mi, 1, 289 km)

Summary

LOG OF REVISIONS

SECTION 1 GENERAL

Safety Recommendations

Explains symbols and warnings used in the manual for safety.

UPDATE AND REVISION OF THE MANUAL

Information on keeping the POH supplement up-to-date.

ENGINE

PROPELLER

FUELS and LIQUIDS

SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS

ENGINE OPERATING LIMITS

Specifies take-off and maximum continuous power and RPM for the engine.

ENGINE OPERATING LIMITS FOR TAKE-OFF AND CONTINUOUS POWER

Oil temperature

Defines minimum and maximum operating temperatures for engine oil.

Coolant temperature

Defines minimum and maximum operating temperatures for coolant.

Gearbox temperature

Defines minimum and maximum operating temperatures for gearbox.

MIN. FUEL TEMPERATURE LIMITS IN THE FUEL TANK

Oil pressure

ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS

WEIGHT LIMITS

C172 R normal category

Maximum ramp, takeoff, and landing weights for C172 R normal category.

C172 S normal category (reduced);

Specifies weight limits for C172 S normal category with specific modifications.

C172 R utility category

Maximum ramp, takeoff, and landing weights for C172 R utility category.

C172 S utility category

Maximum ramp, takeoff, and landing weights for C172 S utility category.

MANEUVER LIMITS

Normal Category

Specifies no changes for normal category maneuver limits.

Utility Category

Intentionally initiating spins is prohibited for utility category.

FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS

PERMISSIBLE FUEL GRADES

Fuel:

Lists permissible fuel types including Jet A-1, Jet A, Fuel No.3, JP-8, JP-8+100, TS-1.

MAXIMUM FUEL QUANTITIES

C172 R&S normal category

Details total and usable fuel capacity for normal category.

C172 R&S utility category

Details total and usable fuel capacity for utility category.

PLACARDS

Near the fuel tank caps:

Information for normal and utility category aircraft near fuel tank caps.

At the fuel selector valve:

Fuel quantities for normal and utility category at the fuel selector valve.

SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

INDEX OF CHECKLISTS

List of emergency procedures with corresponding page numbers.

ENGINE MALFUNCTION

Procedures for engine malfunctions during takeoff and flight.

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

Procedure for handling engine fires during flight.

EMERGENCY LANDING WITH ENGINE OUT

Detailed steps for performing an emergency landing without engine power.

ENGINE MALFUNCTION

DURING TAKE-OFF (WITH SUFFICENT RUNWAY AHEAD)

Checklist for engine malfunction during takeoff with runway available.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKE-OFF

Procedure for engine malfunction immediately after takeoff.

DURING FLIGHT

RESTART AFTER ENGINE FAILURE

FADEC MALFUNCTION IN FLIGHT

a) One FADEC Light is flashing

Procedure for handling a single FADEC warning light.

b) Both FADEC Lights are flashing

ABNORMAL ENGINE BEHAVIOR

FIRES

ENGINE FIRE WHEN STARTING ENGINE ON GROUND

Procedure for engine fire during ground start.

ENGINE FIRE DURING TAKE-OFF (ON GROUND)

Procedure for engine fire during takeoff on ground.

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

Procedure for engine fire during flight.

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT

ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT

EMERGENCY LANDING

EMERGENCY LANDING WITH ENGINE OUT

Detailed steps for performing an emergency landing without engine power.

FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS

RECOVERY FROM SPIRAL DIVE

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS

ALTERNATOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES DURING NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION.

AMMETER SHOWS BATTERY DISCHARGE DURING NORMAL ENGINE OPERATION FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES

TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE

ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION OR LOSS OF POWER

DECREASE IN POWER

Procedure for handling a decrease in engine power.

OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW

OIL TEMPERATURE "OT" TOO HIGH

COOLANT TEMPERATURE "CT" TOO HIGH

LIGHT "WATER LEVEL" ILLUMINATES

GEARBOX TEMPERATURE "GT" TOO HIGH

FUEL TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH

FUEL TEMPERATURE TOO LOW

PROPELLER RPM TOO HIGH

SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES

PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

Guidance for performing a thorough preflight inspection of the aircraft.

CABIN

EMPENNAGE

RIGHT WING Trailing Edge

RIGHT WING

Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain Valves (5)

Procedure for draining fuel sumps to check for contamination.

Fuel Quantity

Visual check of fuel quantity in the filler.

NOSE

Reservoir tank Quick Drain Valve

Procedure for draining reservoir tank to check fuel grade and contamination.

Fuel Strainer Quick Drain Valve

Procedure for draining fuel strainer to remove water and sediment.

Engine Oil Dipstick/Filler Cap

Checking engine oil level and securing the dipstick/filler cap.

Nose Wheel Strut and Tire

Left Static Source Opening

LEFT WING

Fuel Quantity

Visual check of fuel quantity.

Fuel Tank Sump Quick Drain Valves (5)

Procedure for draining fuel sumps to check for contamination.

LEFT WING Leading Edge

LEFT WING Trailing Edge

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Preflight Inspection

Steps to complete before starting the engine.

PROCEDURES UP TO 5500ft AIRFIELD ELEVATION

STARTING ENGINE

Procedure for starting the engine at airfield elevations up to 5500ft.

WARM UP

BEFORE TAKE-OFF

FADEC and propeller adjustment function check:

PROCEDURES OVER 5500ft AIRFIELD ELEVATION

STARTING ENGINE

Procedure for starting the engine at airfield elevations over 5500ft.

WARM UP AND FADEC-TEST

TAKE-OFF

NORMAL TAKEOFF

Procedure for a normal takeoff.

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

Procedure for a short field takeoff.

AFTER TAKEOFF

Actions to perform after takeoff, including flap retraction.

CLIMB

CRUISE

DESCENT

BEFORE LANDING

LANDING

NORMAL LANDING

Procedure for a normal landing.

SHORT FIELD LANDING

Procedure for a short field landing.

BALKED LANDING

Procedure for a balked landing (go-around).

AFTER LANDING

SECURING AIRPLANE

AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES

STARTING ENGINE

Detailed procedure for starting the engine.

EXTERNAL POWER

Information regarding the use of external power.

TAXIING

BEFORE TAKE-OFF

WARM UP

Procedure for warming up the engine before takeoff.

MAGNETO CHECK

Not applicable for this diesel engine.

ALTERNATOR CHECK

Procedure to verify proper alternator operation.

BATTERY CHECK

TAKE-OFF

POWER CHECK

Importance of checking full load engine operation during takeoff roll.

WING FLAP SETTINGS

Approved flap deflections for normal and short field takeoffs.

CLIMB

CRUISE

LANDING

BALKED LANDING

Procedure for balked landing, including flap adjustments.

COLD WEATHER OPERATION

HOT WEATHER OPERATION

SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE

SAMPLE PROBLEM

Demonstrates calculating flight performance using manual data.

GROUND ROLL AND TAKE-OFF

CRUISE

FUEL REQUIRED

SECTION 5a PERFORMANCE

GROUND ROLL AND TAKE-OFF DISTANCE at 953 kg (2100 lbs)

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

Conditions and notes for short field takeoff at 953 kg.

GROUND ROLL AND TAKE-OFF DISTANCE at 1111 kg (2450 lbs)

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

Conditions and notes for short field takeoff at 1111 kg.

TIME, FUEL AND DISTANCE TO CLIMB AT 1111 kg (2450 lbs)

MAXIMUM RATE-OF-CLIMB at 1111 kg (2450 lbs)

CRUISE PERFORMANCE, RANGE AND ENDURANCE at 1111 kg (2450 lbs)

SECTION 5b PERFORMANCE

GROUND ROLL AND TAKE-OFF DISTANCE at 953 kg (2100 lbs)

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

Conditions and notes for short field takeoff at 953 kg.

GROUND ROLL AND TAKE-OFF DISTANCE at 1111 kg (2450 lbs)

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

Conditions and notes for short field takeoff at 1111 kg.

GROUND ROLL AND TAKE-OFF DISTANCE at 1134 kg (2500 lbs)

SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

Conditions and notes for short field takeoff at 1134 kg.

TIME, FUEL AND DISTANCE TO CLIMB AT 1111 kg (2450 lbs)

TIME, FUEL AND DISTANCE TO CLIMB AT 1134 kg (2500 lbs)

MAXIMUM RATE-OF-CLIMB at 1111 kg (2450 lbs)

CRUISE PERFORMANCE, RANGE AND ENDURANCE at 1111 kg (2450 lbs)

SECTION 6 WEIGHT & BALANCE

Calculation of the loaded condition

SECTION 7 AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Description and illustration of the aircraft's instrument panel.

FUEL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FADEC Backup Battery

FADEC-RESET

COOLING

SECTION 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL

Procedure for checking and maintaining engine oil levels.

GEARBOX OIL

FUEL

COOLANT