Cessna 172P - Crosswind Takeoff; Enroute Climb 4-1Õ

CESSNA
MODEL
172P
SECTION 4
NORMAL
PR,OCEDUR,ES
CROSSWIND
TAKEOFF
Takeoffs
into strong crosswinds normally
are
performed
with the
minimum flap
setting necessary for the field
length, to minimize
the drift
angle immediately after takeoff. With
the
ailerons
partially
deflected into
the wind, the airplane
is
accelerated
to a speed
slightly higher than
normal,
then
pulled
off abruptly to
prevent
possible
settling
back to the
runway while drifting. When clear of
the
ground,
make
a coordinated turn
into the wind to correct
for
drift.
ENROUTE
CLIMB
Normal
climbs
are
performed
with
flaps up
and full
throttle
and at
speeds
5 to 10
knots
higher than
best
rate-of-climb
speeds for the best
combination of
performance,
visibÍlity and engine cooling. The mixture
should be full rich below 3000 feet and may
be
leaned above
8000 feet for
smoother operation or to obtain maximum F,PM. For maximum rate of
climb, use the best rate-of-climb speeds
shown
in
the Rate-of-Climb chart
in
Section
5. If
an obstruction dictates the use of a steep climb angle, the
best angle-of-climb speed
should
be used
with flaps up and maximum
power.
Climbs at speeds
lower
than the best
rate-of-climb speed should be
of short duration to improve engine
cooling.
CRUISE
Normal cruising
is
performed
botween6SVo
and,7õVo
power.
The engine
RPM
and
corresponding
fuel consumption
for various altitudes
can be
determined by using
your
Cessna
Power
Computer
or the data in Section
5.
NOTE
Cruising should be done at
a minimum of.7ó7o
power
until
a total of 25
hours has accumulated
or oil consumption has
stabilized.
Operation
at this higher
power
will ensure
proper
seating
of the rings
and
is applicable
to new
engines, and
engines
in service
following cylinder
replacement
or top
overhaul
of one
or
more
cylinders.
30
May
1980
4-15