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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
CESSNA
MODEL R172K
In the utility category , the baggage compartment and rear seat
must n?t be occupied. No aerobatic maneuvers are approved except
those listed below:
MANEUVER
Chandelles .
Lazy Eights
Steep Turns
Spins
Stalls (Except Whip Stalls)
RECOMMENDED ENTRY SPEED *
110
knots
110 knots
105 knots
. Slow Deceleration
. Slow Deceleration
*Abru pt use of the controls is prohibited above 105 knots.
Aerobatics that may impose high loads should not be attempted .
The important thing to bear in mind in flight maneuvers is that the
airplane is clean in aerodynamic design and will build up speed quick-
ly with the nose down. Proper speed control is an essential require-
ment for execution of any maneuver, and care should always be exer-
cised 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 extended are prohibited.
FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS
NORMAL CATEGORY
Ei'light Load Factors (Gross Weight - 2550 lbs.):
*Flaps Up . . . . . +3 .Sg, -1.52g
*
Flaps Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3 .0g
*
The design load factors are 150% of the above , and in all
cases , the structure meets or exceeds design loads .
JTILITY CATEGORY
~light Load Factors (Gross Weight - 2200 lbs .):
*
Flaps Up · · · · · +4.4g, -1.76g
*
Flaps Down . . . . . . . . . . . . · · · · · · · . +3.0g
*
The design load factors are 150% of the above, and in all
cases, the structure meets or exceeds design loads.
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CESSNA
MODEL R172K
KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
The airplane is equipped ~or day VFR and may be equipped fo~
night VFR and/ or IFR operations. FAR . Part 91 establishes the. mm-
. · d ·nstrumentation and equipment for these operat10ns.
imum require i . · l " ·t t·
The reference to types of flight operat10ns on the op~ratmg . imi a 10ns
placard reflects equipment installed at the tune of Airworthmess Cer-
tificate issuance.
Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited.
FUEL LIMITATIONS
2 Standard Tanks: 26 U.S. gallons each.
Total Fuel: 52 U.S. gallons .
Usable Fuel (all flight conditions): 49 U.S. gallons.
Unusable Fuel : 3.0 U.S. gallons.
NOTE
To ensure maximum fuel capacity when refueling, P~8'.ce
the fuel selector valve in either LEFT or RIGHT posit10n
to prevent cross-feeding.
NOTE
Takeoff, climb and land with the fuel selector valve
handle in the BOTH position.
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 100/ 130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
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