Cessna 172 R - COLD WEATHER OPERATION

Supplement POH
Cessna 172 R&S
(FAA-Version)
Page 4-26
Issue 3
Revision 1, Jan. 2018
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
Special attention should be paid to operation of the aircraft and
the fuel system in winter or before any flight at low
temperatures. Correct preflight draining of the fuel system is
particularly important and will prevent the accumulation of
water.
The following limitations for cold weather operation are
established due to temperature. “Operating limits“.
(Refer Section 2 "Limitations" also)
Figure 4-1a Minimum fuel temperature limits in the fuel tank
Fuel
Minimum fuel
temperature in the fuel
tank before Take-off
Minimum fuel
temperature in the fuel
tank during the flight
JET A-1,
JET A,
Fuel No.3
JP-8,
JP-8+100,
TS-1 (TAE
125-02-99
only)
-30°C (-22°F) -35°C (-31°F)
Diesel
Sasol
GTL
Diesel
(TAE 125-
02-99
only)
0°C (32°F) -5°C (23°F)
 WARNING: The fuel temperature of the fuel tank not in
use should be observed if it is intended for
later use.