Textron Cessna 172R Information Manual

SECTION 1 CESSNA
GENERAL MODEL 172R
SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS
KCAS Knots Calibrated Airspeed is indicated airspeed
corrected for position and instrument error and
expressed in knots. Knots calibrated airspeed is equal
to KTAS in standard atmosphere at sea level.
KIAS Knots Indicated Airspeed is the speed shown on the
airspeed indicator and expressed in knots.
KTAS Knots True Airspeed is the airspeed expressed in
knots relative to undisturbed air which is KCAS
corrected for altitude and temperature.
V
A
Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at
which full or abrupt control movements may be used
without overstressing the airframe.
V
FE
Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest
speed permissible with wing flaps in a prescribed
extended position.
V
NO
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed
that should not be exceeded except in smooth air,
then only with caution.
V
NE
Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not
be exceeded at any time.
V
S
Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight
speed is the minimum speed at which the airplane is
controllable.
V
S
O
Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight
speed is the minimum speed at which the airplane is
controllable in the landing configuration at the most
forward center of gravity.
V
X
Best Angle-of-Climb Speed is the speed which
results in the greatest gain of altitude in a given
horizontal distance.
V
Y
Best Rate-of-Climb Speed is the speed which
results in the greatest gain in altitude in a given time.
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Textron Cessna 172R Specifications

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Brand	Textron
Model	Cessna 172R
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English