Cessna 182 - Climb Profiles

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4. Mixture
Adjust as required
5. Landing Light
OFF for night operations
Landing light on in flight can
provide distracting illumination
that makes horizon
recognition difficult at night
Figure 2-14 Post-Takeoff
NOTE
The post-takeoff check shall be committed to memory.
CLIMB PROFILES
25. Several climb profile options exist, depending on the operational requirement. With the
exception of maximum performance climbs, these profiles are recommended to provide an
optimum combination of performance, visibility, engine cooling, economy and passenger
comfort. When climbing to altitudes above 3000’ AGL, lean the engine in accordance with the
Part 2 – Management of Ancillary Controls – Mixture Control.
CLIMB PROFILES
TYPE
RPM
MAP
MPH
NOTES
Max Rate Climb
2700
FT
90
Airspeed for Max Rate Climb decreases by
approximately 2 MPH every 5,000 feet, to 86
mph @ 10,000 ft ASL.
Max Angle Climb
(20º flap)
2700
FT
63
Used for obstacle clearance takeoffs and
climbs.
Max Angle Climb
(no flap)
2700
FT
73
May be used for terrain clearance climbs
during cruise phase when flaps have not been
selected.
Normal Climb
2700
FT
110
Standard / default climb profile.
The normal climb allows for the optimum
combination of rate of climb, ground speed,
forward visibility and engine cooling.
Cruise Climb
As Set
As Set
As Set
For cruise climb, maintain the RPM and MAP
that have been set for cruise, and trim slightly
nose to climb at reduced IAS.
Progressively increase throttle to maintain
MAP until full throttle reached.
Towing
2500
FT
70
Glider towing is normally conducted with full
power and 2500 RPM for noise abatement.
2700 RPM may be used when increased
performance is necessary.
Noise Abatement
2500
As Set
As Set
When necessary, propeller RPM may be