SECTION
4
CESSNA
NORMAL PROCEDURES
MODEL
2088 (675 SHP)
LANDING
NORMAL LANDING
Normal landing approaches can be made with power-on or idle power
with any flap setting desired. Use of flaps down is normally preferred to
minimize touchdown speed and subsequent need for braking. For a
given flap setting, surface winds and turbulence are usually the primary
factors in determining the most comfortable approach speed.
NOTE
During night approaches under some low visibility
conditions, landing and taxi lights may be left off to reduce
light reflections.
Actual touchdown should be made with idle power and on the main
wheels first, just slightly above stall speed. The nose wheel is then
gently lowered to the runway, the power lever repositioned to the BETA
range, and brakes applied as required. When clear of the runway,
reposition the fuel condition lever from
HIGH IDLE to LOW IDLE. This
will reduce cabin and exterior noise levels as well as reduce braking
requirements when the power lever is positioned ahead of the
REVERSE range. Landings on rough or soft fields are accomplished in
a similar manner except that the nose wheel is lowered to the runway at
a lower speed to prevent excessive nose gear loads.
NOTE
The use of BETA range after touchdown is recommended
to reduce brake wear. Generally, the power lever can be
moved aft of the IDLE gate until it contacts a spring in the
control quadrant without substantial propeller erosion from
loose debris on the runway or taxiway.
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