Cessna SKYHAWK User Manual

Cold
Weather
Operation,
2-13
clock,
2-4
.,
4
(3) Brakes
.--
Apply.
flight
operations,
2-14
control
wheel
map light,
2-4,
(4) Power
--
Full
throttle.
starting,
2-13
2-5
(5) Brakes
--
Release.
Control
Wheel Map
Light,
2-5
flashing
beacon,
2-5
(6)
Airplane
Attitude
--
Slightly tail
low.
Compass,
Magnetic,
1-6
ground
service
plug
receptacle,
(7) Climb Speed
--
68 MPH
until all
obstacles
are
cleared.
Compass
Correction Card,
1-6
2-4,
6-4
Correction
Table,
Airspeed,
5-2
-
ignition
switch,
1-6,
2-4
Crosswind
Landing,
2-12
landing
lights,
2-3
Crosswind
Take-Offs,
2-9
magnetos,
2-4
CLI
M
B.
Cruise Performance,
2-10,
5-4
master switch,
1-6,
2-4
Cruise
Performance,
Optimum,
regulator,
2-4
NORMAL
CLIMB.
2-11
reverse
polarity
contactor,
2-4,
Cruising,
1-3,
2-10,
5-4
6-2
(1) Airspeed
--
80
to
90 MPH.
schematic,
2-4
(2) Power
--
Full
throttle.
split
bus contactor,
2-4
(3)
Mixture
--
Full
rich (mixture may be leaned above
5000
feet).
starter,
2-4
D starter contactor,
2-4
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
CLIMB.
switches,
1-6
Data,
Elevator
Trim
Control
Wheel,
1-6
(1) Airspeed
--
82 MPH
at sea
level to
79
MPH
at
10, 000
feet.
climb,
2-10,
5-3
Empty
Weight,
inside
front
cover
(2) Power
--
Full throttle.
landing,
5-5
Engine,
inside front
cover
(3)
Mixture
--
Full
rich
(mixture
may
be
leaned above
5000
feet).
take-off,
5-3
before starting,
1-1
Diagram,
instrument markings,
3-3
electrical
system,
2-4
oil
sump,
oil
cooler
and oil
exterior
inspection, iv
filter,
4-8
CRU I
SING
fuel
system,
2-2
operation
limitations,
3-3
principal dimensions,
ii
primer,
2-2
taxiing,
2-7
spark
plugs,
4-8
(1)
Power 2200
to
2700
RPM.
Dimensions,
Principal, ii
starting,
1-2,
2-5,
2-13
Dipstick,
Oil,
4-7
Envelope,
Center of Gravity
Moment,
NOTE
Drain
Plug,
Fuel Line,
4-7,
4-8
3-6
Drain
Plugs,
Fuel
Tank,
4-7
Equipment,
Cold Weather,
6-1
Maximum
cruise RPM varies with
altitude. For
details,
Exterior Care,
4-2,
4-3
refer to
Section
V.
Exterior
Inspection
Diagram,
iv
(2)
Trim
Tab
--
Adjust.
E
(3)
Mixture
--
Lean for maximum
RPM.
Electrical System,
2-3
alternator,
2-4
i
ammeter, 1-6, 2-3,
2-4
LET-DOWN.
battery,
2-4,
4-8
File,
Aircraft,
4-6
battery contactor,
2-4
Flap
Switch, Wing,
1-6
(1)
Mixture
--
Rich.
circuit
breakers
and fuses,
Flashing
Beacon,
2-5
(2)
Power
--
As
desired.
1-6,
2-3,
2-4
Flight Hour
Recorder,
2-4
(3) Carburetor
Heat
--
As required
to
prevent
carburetor
icing.
Index-2
1-3

Cessna SKYHAWK Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Model	172 Skyhawk
Engine	Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Horsepower	160 hp
Cruise Speed	124 knots (143 mph, 230 km/h)
Range	696 nmi (801 mi, 1, 289 km)
Length	27 ft 2 in (8.28 m)
Height	8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 450 lb (1, 111 kg)
Seating Capacity	4
Service Ceiling	14, 000 feet
Wingspan	36 ft 1 in (11.0 m)
Fuel Capacity	56 US gallons (212 litres)
Maximum Speed	140 knots