Cessna 402C - Page 93

Co.),·402C
MOD[l
(AMPLIFIED PROCEDURES)
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
I
Landings are conventional in every respect. A. power approach is used
down to 50 feet above ground level using power as required to stabilize the
approach speed and attitude with wing flaps fully extended, landing gear
extended and airspeed of 95 KIAS. A decision must be made at the 50-foot
point to complete the landing or initiate a balked landing climb using the
appropriate procedure. The 1and; n9 is camp 1 eted by c1asi n9 the throttl es
while passing the 50-foot point and initiating a flare into the landing
attitude.
Normally, the throttles are continuously retarded throughout the landing
flare while allowing the airplane to touchdown, main wheels first, slightly
above stall speed. The nose is then gently lowered to the runway and
brakes
applied as required. An abrupt power reduction at five feet alti-
tude could result in a hard landing if the airplane is near stall speed.
Short field landings on rough or soft runways are done in a similar manner
except that the nosewheel is lowered to the runway at a lower speed to
prevent excessive nose gear loads.
When a short ground run is the major consideration, the airplane is held
off until a full stall touchdown occurs. Maximum effective braki~g is
initiated immediately while continuing to hold the control wheel full aft.
Refer to Normal Landing Distance in Section 5 for anticipated ground roll
and total distance requirements.
Crosswind landings are performed with the least effort by using the crab
method. However, either the wing-low, crab or combination method may be
used. Crab the airplane into the wind in a normal approach using a minimum
flap setting for the field length. Immediately before touchdown, the
airplane
is aligned with the flight path by applying down-wind rudder. The
landing is made in nearly three-point attitude, and the nosewheel is low-
ered
to the runway immediately after touchdown. A straight course is
maintained with the steerable nosewheel and occasional braking if neces-
sary.
BALKED LANDING
1. Increase engine speed to 2700 RPM and apply full throttle if neces-
sary.
2. Balked Landing Transition Speed - 92 K1AS.
3. Landing Gear - RETRACT during IFR go-around or simulated IFR go-
around
after establishing a positive rate of climb.
,.--------NOTE--------,
eExpe ri ence i ndi cates tha t retract i ng the landi ng
gear during an operational VFR go-around, when an
immediate landing is contemplated, has been con-
ducive
to gear up landings.
.Always follow the Before Landing Checklist.
4. Win9 Flaps - 15°.
5. Tr'im airplane for climb.
6. Cowl Flaps - OPEN.
7. Wing Flaps UP as soon as all obstacles are cleared and a safe
altitude and airspeed are obtained.
1 November 1979
Revision 2 - 3 Aug 1981 4-23