Cessna 1973 172 - Maneuvers - Utility Category

MANEUVERS - UTILITY CATEGORY.
This airplane is not designed for purely aerobatic flight. However,
in the acquisition of various certificates such as commercial pilot, in-
strument pilot and flight instructor, certain maneuvers are required by
the FAA. All of these maneuvers are permitted in this airplane when
operated in the utility category. In connection with the utility category,
the following gross weight and flight load factors apply, with maximum
entry speeds for maneuvers as shown:
Gross Weight 2000 lbs
Flight Load Factor
Flaps Up 44.4 -1.76
Flaps Down +3.0
In the utility category, the baggage compartment and rear seat must
not be occupied. No aerobatic maneuvers are approved except those list-
ed below:
MANEUVER RECOMMENDED ENTRY SPEED*
Chandelles 120 mph (104 knots)
Lazy Eights 120 mph (104 knots)
Steep Turns 112 mph ( 97 knots)
Spins Slow Deceleration
Stalls (Except Whip Stalls) Slow Deceleration
•Abrupt use of the controls is prohibited above 112 MPH.
Aerobatics that may impose high loads should not be attempted. The
important thing to bear in mind in flight maneuvers is that the aircraft is
clean in aerodynamic design and will build up speed quickly with the nose
down. Proper speed control is an essential requirement for execution of
any maneuver, and care should always be exercised to avoid excessive
speed which in turn can impose excessive loads. In the execution of all
maneuvers, avoid abrupt use of controls. Intentional spins with flaps ex-
tended are prohibited.
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