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SECTION 2 CESSNA
LIMITATIONS MODEL 172R
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown
in Figure 2-1. Maneuvering speeds shown apply to normal category
operations. The utility category maneuvering speed is 92 KIAS at
2100 pounds.
Figure 2-1. Airspeed Limitations
SYMBOL SPEED KCAS KIAS REMARKS
V
NE
Never Exceed Speed 160 163 Do not exceed this
speed in any
operation.
V
NO
Maximum Structural
Cruising Speed
126 129 Do not exceed this
speed except in
smooth air, and then
only with caution.
V
A
Maneuvering
Speed:
2450 Pounds
2000 Pounds
1600 Pounds
97
91
82
99
92
82
Do not make full or
abrupt control
movements above
this speed.
V
FE
Maximum Flap
Extended Speed:
10° Flaps
10° to 30° Flaps
108
84
110
85
Do not exceed this
speed with flaps
down.
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Maximum
Window Open
Speed
160 163 Do not exceed this
speed with windows
open
.
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