Cessna 182 - Level-Off Cruise

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desired to achieve lower airspeed.
Level-Off Cruise
27. After stabilizing in cruise, perform level-off check as follows:
LEVEL-OFF / CRUISE CHECK
ACTION
CHECK
NOTES
Power
SET Throttle and Prop
Refer to performance data
chart for cruise power
settings.
Trim
As required
Cowl flaps
CLOSE
Maintain appropriate CHTs
and minimize cooling drag.
Mixture
Lean to 50 ºF Rich of Peak
Refer to EDM 930 manual for
“LeanFind” procedure.
Cowl flaps
As required to manage CHT
After leaning, cowl flaps may
be opened as required to
maintain desired CHT.
Figure 2-17 Level-Off / Cruise Check