Textron Cessna Skyhawk SP - Flight Load Factor Limits; Normal Category; Utility Category

CESSNA SECTION 2
MODEL 172S NAV III OPERATING LIMITATIONS
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
FAA APPROVED
MANEUVER LIMITS (Continued)
UTILITY CATEGORY (Continued)
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 quickly with the
nose down. Proper speed control is an essential requirement for
execution of any maneuver, and care should always be exercised to
avoid excessive speed which in turn can impose excessive loads. In
the execution of all maneuvers, avoid abrupt use of controls.
FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS
NORMAL CATEGORY
Flight Load Factors (Maximum Takeoff Weight - 2550 POUNDS):
*Flaps UP:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+3.8g, -1.52g
*Flaps FULL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+3.0g
UTILITY CATEGORY
Flight Load Factors (Maximum Takeoff Weight - 2200 POUNDS):
*Flaps UP:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+4.4g, -1.76g
*Flaps FULL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+3.0g
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