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(-.CessnaA Textron CompanyPilot's Operating HandbookandFAA Approved Airplane Flight ManualTHIS PUBLICATION MUST BECARRIED IN THE AIRPLANEAT ALL TIMES.The Cessna AircraftCompanyModel 172SSerial No.1 72 S 927 1Registration No.N5308AThis publication includes the material required to be furnished to the pilot by FAR Part23 and constitutes the FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.FAA APPROVALPAA APPROveo UNDER FAR 21 SUBPART JTheAircraft CoCE.1Cessna. at Option Manufacturer7 .# Executivo EngineerDate: July 10, 1998i}Member of GAMACOPYRIGHT 1998The Cessna Aircraft CompanyWichita, Kansas USAOriginal Issue- 8 July 1998
THIS MANUAL WAS PROVIDED FOR THEAIRPLANE IDENTIFIED ON THE TITLEPAGE12/12/02ONSUBSEQUENT REVISIONS SUPPLIED BYTHECESSNAAIRCRAFTCOMPANYMUST BE PROPERLY INSERTED. "G<he Cessna Aircraft Company, Aircraft Division
REVISIONMODEL 1728PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOKAND FAA APPROVEDAIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUALREVISION 519 JULY 2004172S H S5INSERT THE FOLLOWING PAGES INTOTHE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
PUBLICATION PART NUMBERCESSNAMODEL 1 72SPilot's Operating HandbookandFAA Approved Airplane Flight ManualSerial Numbers 172S8001 and OnOriginal IssueRevi s i o n 5-8 J ul y 1998Revision 5 -19 July 2004IPART NUMBER: 1 72SPHUS05Ii/ii
CESSNAMODEL 1 72SLOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGESLOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGESThe following Log of Effective Pages provides the date of issuefor original and revi sed pages, as well as a listing of all pages in thePOH. Pages whi c h are affected by the current revision will bepreceeded by an asterisk with the revis ion level.Date of IssueRevision Levelo (Original Issue)July 8,1 998May 30,2000Dec 30, 200012.Title .A signment Record1/11iii . .iv . .v . . .vi . .vii .viii .ix . .x . .xi .xii . . . .xiii/xiv1-1 .1-2 .1-3 . .1-4 . .1-5 .1 -6 . .1-7 . .1-8 .1-9 . .1 -10 .1-11 . .1-12 . .1-13 . .1-14 .1 -15 . .1-16 .1-17 .1-18 . .1-19 .1-20 . . . .****Date of Issue345Mar 2,2001Aug 1 2,2003July 19,2004DATE PAGEPAGE*Revision Level.Revi s i o n 5July 8/98July 8/98Revision 5May 30/00Revision 4Revision 4May 30/00May 30/00July 8/98Revision 5Revision 5Revision 5Revision 5Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4July 8/98July 8/98May 30/00July 8/98Revision 4May 30/00Revision 4May 30/00Revision 4Revision 4DATE1-21 . .1 -22 . .1 -23 . .1-24 . .1 -25 .1-26 .1-27/1 -28 . .2-1 /2-2 .2-3 .2-4 .2-5 .2-6 .2-7 . .2-8 .2-9 . .2-1 0 .2-1 1 .2-12 .2-13 . .2-1 4 .2-15/2-1 63-1 .3-2 . .3-3 . .3-4 .3-5 . .3-6 .3-7 .3-8 . .3-9 . .3-1 0 .May 30/00July 8/98May 30/00July 8/98Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4May 30/00July 8/98Revision 4Revision 4July 8/98July 8/98July 8/98Revision 4July 8/98Revision 4July 8/98Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4May 30/00Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4May 30/00ix
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LOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGESCESSNAMODEL 172SLOG OF EFFECTIVE 7-257-267-27/7-27A7-2787-287-297-307-30A*. III."'"II. I ,·.I.*DATEDATE PAGEPAGE.,.,.".Revi s i o n 5.,.May 30/00July 8/98May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00Revision 4May 30/00May 30/00Revision 4May 30/00July 8/98July 8/98July 8/98Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4May 30/00Revision 4Revision 5Revision 4July 8/98Revision 4Revision 5July 8/98May 30/00Dec 30/00Dec -188-19.,. I . .,.,.,. III.' .Dec 30/00Dec 30/00Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4July 8/98Revision 4Revision 4July 8/98July 8/98July 8/98Revision 4July 8/98Revision 4May 30/00Revision 4July 8/98May 30/00July 8/98May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00Revision 4Revision 4Revision 4May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00Revision 4Revision 4May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00May 30/00xi
CESSNAMODEL 172SLOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGESLOG OF EFFECTIVE PAGES(Continued)DATE8-20 . . . .8-21 .8-22 .8-23 . . .8-24 .9-1 /9-2 . .Revision 4May 30100May 30100Revision 4Revision 4May 30100APPROVED BYfMAfflIOYm lJNO R 14 CfR PART 21 SUIll\lJlT,CeooneAmitCo.,Ipm oo.o,. DATE OF APPROVALxiiRevision 5
I IMODEL 172SPILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOKAND FAA APPROVEDAIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUALREVISION 41 2 AUGUST 2003INSERT THE FOLLOWING PAGES INTOTHE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
LIST OF TEMPORARY REVISIONSforCESSNA MODEL 172R, 172R180, AND172SPILOT1S OPERATING HANDBOOKandFAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHTMANUAL16 February 2004172PHTR
Temporary Revis ionsMODEL 172Pil ot's Operati n g Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Fli g htManualCessna Model 172R, 172R180, and 172SThe following li st of Temporary Revis ions must be incorporated intothe Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane FlightManual until the removal i nstructi o ns have been complied wit h.Insert thi s page opposite the Log of Effective Pages i n the front ofthe Pil ot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Air plane Fl i ER4-12ISSUEDATE02/16/041 6 February 2004172PHTR
LIST OF TEMPORARY REVISIONSFORCESSNA MODEL 172R, 172R180, AND 172SAIRPLANES NOT INCORPORATING THE NAV IIIAVIONICS OPTION (G1000)PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND FAAAPPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL1 0 August 2005172PHTR
Temporary Revi s i o nsMODEL 172Pi lot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Air pl a ne FlightManualCessna Model 172R, 172R1S0, and 172S Airplanes notincorporating the Nav III Avionics Option (G1 000).The followi n g list of Temporary Revisions must be incorporated intothe Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Air pl a ne Fl i ghtManual until the removal instructions have been complied wit h.Insert this page opposite the Log of Effective Pages in the front ofthe Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Air plane FlightManual ER4-123-20ISSUEDATE02/16/04OS/1 01051 0 August 2005
PUBLICATION PART NUMBERCESSNAMODEL 1 72SPilot's Operating HandbookandFAA Approved Airplane Flight ManualSerial Numbers 172S8001 and OnOriginal Issue.July 1998Revision 4 12 August-2003PART NUMBER: 1 72SPHUS04Revision 4IIiJ ii I
CONGRATULATIONSCESSNAMODEL 172ScNRATULATIONS.BB Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Cessna ownership! YourCessna has been designed and constructed to give you the most in performance,value and comfort.This Pilot's Operating Handbook has been prepared as a guide to help you getthe most utility from your airplane. It contains information about your airplane'sequipment, operating procedures, performance and suggested service and care.Please study it carefully and use it as a reference.The worldwide Cessna Organization and Cessna Customer Service arepreparedto serve you.The following services are offered by each CessnaService Station:THE CESSNA AIRPLANE WARRANTIES, which provide coverage for parts andlabor, are upheld through Cessna Service Stations worldwide.Warrantyprovisions and other important information are contained in the Customer CareProgram Handbook supplied with your airplane.The Customer Care Cardassigned to you at delivery will establish your eligibility under warranty andshould be presented to your local Cessna Service Station at the time ofwarranty uwithcourteous,expertFACTORY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT to provide you efficient andaccurate workmanship.A STOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS are available when youneed them.THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERVICING CESSNAAIRPLANES.Cessna Service Stations have all of the current MaintenanceManuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs and various other support publicationsproduced by Cessna Aircraft Company.A current Cessna Service Station Directory accompanies your new airPlane'The Directory is revised annually, and a current copy can be obtained from yournearest Cessna Service Station.lWe urge all Cessna owners/operators to utilize the benefits available within theCessna Organization.May 30/00ii i
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONSCESSNAMODEL 172SI*SPEED:Maxi m um at Sea Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 26 KNOTSCruise, 75% Power at 8500 FT . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 24 KNOTSCRUISE: Recommended lean mixture with fuel allowance forengine start, taxi, takeoff, climb and 45 minutesreserve.750/0 Power at 8500 FT . . . . . . . . . . . . Range 51 8 NMTime 4.26 HRS53 Gallons Usabl e FuelRange 638 NMRange at 1 0,000 FT, 45% powerTime 6.72 HRS53 Gallons Usabl e FuelRATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 FPMSERVICE CEILING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4,000 FTTAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:Ground Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 960 FTTotal Distance Over 50 FT Obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 630 FTLANDING PERFORMANCE:Ground Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 FTTotal Distance Over 50 FT Obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . 1335 FTSTALL SPEED:Fl aps Up, Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 KCASFl aps Down, Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 KCASMAXIMUM WEIGHT:Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2558 LBSTakeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2550 LBSLanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2550 LBSSTANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 663 LBSMAXIMUM USEFUL LOAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 895 LBSI BAGGAGEALLOWANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 20 LBS.iv.Revis ion 4
CESSNAMODEL 1 72SPERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONSR MANCE·SPECIFICATINS(Continued)WING LOADING: Lbs/Sq Ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4.7POWER LOADING Lbs/HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4.2FUEL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 GALOIL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 QTSENGINE: Textron Lycoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IO-360-L2A1 80 BHP at 2700 RPMPROPELLER: Fixed Pitch, Dia meter76 IN.* NOTESpeed performance is shown for an airplane equi pped wit hspeed fair ings whi c h increase the speeds by approximately2 knots. There is a corresponding difference in range, whileall other performance figures are unchanged when speedfair ings are installed.The above performance figures are based on air plane weig hts at2550 pounds, standard atmospheric condit ions, level, hard-surfaceddry runways and no wind. They are calculated values derived fromflight tests conducted by The Cessna Aircraft Company undercarefully documented condi t i o ns and will vary with individualair planes and numerous factors affecting flight performance.Revision 4v
COVERAGE/REVISIONSCCESSNAMODEL 172SVE RAThe Pilot's Operating Handbook in the airplane at the time ofdelivery from The Cessna Aircraft Company contains informationappli cable to the Model 172S airplane by serial number andregi stration number shown on the Title Page. This handbook isappli cable to airplane serial number 172S8001 and On. Allinformation is based on data available at the time of publi cation.Thi s handbook consi sts of nine sections that cover alloperational aspects of a standard-equi pped airplane. FollowingSection 8 are the Supplements, Section 9, which provideexpanded operational procedures for the avi o ni cs equipment(both standard and optional), and provides information on specialoperations.I Supplements are individ ual documents, and may be issued orrevised wit hout regard to revis i o n dates whi c h apply to the POHitself. These supplements contai n a Log of Effective Pages, whichI shouldbe used to determine the status of each supplement.O RIGI NAL ISSU E AN D R EVISIONSThi s Pil ot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Air planeFlight Manual is compri sed of the original issue and anysubsequent revisions. To ensure that information in thi s manual i scurrent, the revi s i o ns must be incorporated as they are i s sued.Thi s manual was originally issued on July 8, 1 998. As revi s i o nsare issued, they will be noted in the Log of Effective Pages table.The part number of this manual has also been designed tofurther aid the owner/operator in determining the revi s i o n level ofany POH. Refer to the example below for a breakdown:1 72S PHUS 00UviRevision Level (Revis ion 0, Original Issue)Manual (Pilot's Operating Handbook, U.S.)Airplane Model (172S)May 30/00
CESSNAMODEL 172SCOVERAGE/REVIS IONSllIt is the responsibility of the owner to maintain this handbook i n a,current status when it is being used for operational purposes.Owners should contact the i r local Cessna Service Station wheneverthe revision status of their handbook is in q uestion.Revisions are d i stributed to owners of U.S. Registered ai rcraftaccordi ng to FAA records at the time of revision issuance, and toInternationally Registered aircraft according to Cessna OwnerAdvisory records at the time of issuance. Revisions should be readcarefully u pon recei pt and i ncorporated i n this POH., REVISION FILING INSTRUCTIONSREGULAR REVISIONSPages to be removed or inserted i n the Pilots' OperatingHandbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual aredetermined by the Log of Effective Pages located in this section.This log contains the page n umber and date of issue for each pagewithi n the POH. At original issue, all pages will contain the samedate. As revisions to the POH occur, these dates will change oneffected pages. When two pages d i splay the same page n umber,the page with the latest d ate shall be i nserted i nto the POH. Thedate on the Log Of Effective Pages shal l also agree with the latestdate of the page in question.TEMPORARY REVISIONSUnder l i mited circumstances, tem porary revIsIons to the POHmay be issued . T hese tem porary revisions are to be filed i n theapplicable section i n accordance with fil i n g instructions appearingon the first page of the tem porary revision.The recession of a tem porary revision is accompl ished byincorporation i nto the POH at revision time or by a supersedi ngtem porary revision . In order to accurately track the status oftem porary revisions as they pertain to a POH, a Temporary RevisionList will be located previous to this section when req u ired . This listwil l indicate the date the temporary revision was i ncorporated i ntothe POH , th us authorizing the recessi o n of the temporary revision .May30/00vii
COVERAGE/REVISIONSCESSNAMODEL 172SIDENTIFYING REVISED MATERIALAdd itions or revisions to the text in an existing section will beidentified by a vertical l ine (revision bar) adjacent to the applicablerevised area on the outer margin of the page.When technical changes cause unchanged text to appear on ad ifferent page, a revision bar wi l l be placed in the o uter lowermarg i n of the page, opposite the page number and d ate of thepage, provid ing no other revision bar appears on the page. Thesepages will d isplay the current revision date as found in the Origi n alIssue and Revisions paragraph of this section .When extensive tech nical changes are made to text in anexisting section that req u i res extensive revision, revision bars willappear the ful l length of text.New art added to an existing section wil l be identified by a sing lepointing hand i ndicator adjacent to the figu re title and fig u renumber. Existing art which is revised will have a poi nting handadjacent to the portion of the art which has changed.WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTESThrough out the text, warnings, cautions and notes pertai ning toai rplane hand l i ng and operations are uti l ized . These adjuncts to thetext are used to hig h light or emphasize i mportant points.WARNING - Calls attention t o use o f methods, procedu res orl i m its which must be fol lowed precisely to avoi d injury or death topersons.CAUTION - Cal ls attention to methods, procedures or l i m itswhich m ust be followed to avoi d damage to equ ipment.NOTE - Cal ls attention to add itional procedures or i nformationpertaining to the text.vi i iJuly8/98I
CONTENTSCESSNAMODEL 1 72SSECTIONGENERAL . .1LIMITATIONS2.EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .3NORMAL PROCEDURES4PERFORMANCE.WEIGHT & BALANCE/EQUIPMENT LISTAIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION.5.6.7HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE .8SUPPLEMENTS9I Revis ion 4.xiii/xiv
CESSNAMODEL 1 72SSECTION 1GENERAL1sPage1 -2Three View - Normal Ground Atti t udeIntroducti o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -4Descripti v e Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -41 -4Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -4Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -4Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -5Maximum Certi ficated Wei g hts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -6Standard Ai r pl a ne Wei g hts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -7Cabi n And Entry Dimensi o ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -7Baggage Space And Entry Dimensi o ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -7Specific Loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -7Symbol s , Abbrevi ati o ns and Terminol o gy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -8General Ai rspeed Terminol o gy And Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -8Meteorological Terminol o gy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -9Engine Power Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -91 -1 0Ai r pl a ne Performance And Flight Pl a nni n g Terminol o gyWeight And Bal ance Terminol o gy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -1 1Metri c 1 Imperial 1 U.S. Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -13Weight Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -14Length Conversi o ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -1 6Distance Conversi o ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -20Volume Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -21Temperature Conversi o ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -24Hectopascal s o Inches Me.rcury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -25Volume to WeIght ConversIons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -26Quick Conversi o ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -27/1 -28CONTENTS.1Revi s i o n 41 -1
SECTION 1GENERALCESSNAMODEL 1 72S76" MAXFigure 1 -1 . Three Vi ew - Normal GroundAtti t ude (Sheet 1 of 2)1 -20510T1005051 OT1005Revision 4
SECTION 1GENERALCESSNAMODEL 1 72S 'I(I-- NOTE 1: WING SPAN SHOWN WITH STROBE LIGHTSINSTALLED.NOTE 2: WHEEL BASE LENGTH IS 65".NOTE 3: PROPELLER GROUND CLEARANCE IS 1 1 1/4".NOTE 4: WING AREA IS 1 74 SQUARE FEET.NOTE 5: MINIMUM TURNING RADIUS (* PIVOT POINT TOOUTBOARD WING TIP) IS 27'-5 1/2".6:NORMAL GROUND ATTITUDE IS SHOWN WITHNOSE STRUT SHOWING APPROXIMATELY 2" OFSTRUT, AND WINGS LEVEL.Figure 1 -1 . Three View - Normal GroundAttit ude (Sheet 2)Revi s i o n 4051OT10051 -3
SECTION 1GENERALCESSNAMODEL 1 72SI This handbook contai n s 9 secti o ns, and includes the materialrequired to be furnished to the pil o t by FAR Part 23. It also contai n sIsupplemental data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Company.Section 1 provi d es basi c data and informati o n of general interest.It also contains definit i o ns or expl a nati o ns of symbols,abbrevi ati o ns, and terminology commonly used.D ESCRIPTIVE DATAE NGINENumber of Engines: 1 .Engine Manufacturer: Textron lycoming.Engine Model Number: IO-360-l2A.Engine Type: Normally aspirated, direct drive, air-cooled,horizontally opposed, fuel injected, four cyli n derengi n e with 360 cu. i n . di s pl acement.Horsepower Rati n g and Engine Speed: 1 80 rated BHPat 2700 RPM.PROPELLERPropelle r Manufacturer: McCauley Propeller Systems.Propeller Model Number: 1 A 1 70E/JHA7660.Number of Blades: 2.Propeller Dia meter: 76 inches.Propeller Type: Fixed pi tch.FUELWARNINGUSE OF UNAPPROVED FUELS MAY RESULT INDAMAGE TO THE E NGINE AND FUEL SYSTEMCOMPONENTS,RESULTINGINPOSSIBLEE NGINE FAILURE.Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):1 00ll Grade Aviati o n Fuel (Blue).1 00 Grade Avi ation Fuel-(Green).1 -4Revis ion 4I
SECTION 1GENERALCESSNAMODEL 1 72SNOTEIsopropyl al cohol or diethyl e ne glycol mono methyl ether(DiEGME) may be added to the fuel supply. Addit i veconcentrati o ns shall not exceed 1 % for i s opropyl alcohol or0.1 0% to 0.1 5% for DiEGME. Refer to Section 8 foraddi t i o nal information.Fuel Capacity:Total Capacity: 56.0 U.S. gall o ns.53.0 U.S. gal l o ns.Total Usable:Total Capacity Each Tank: 28.0 U.S. gallons.Total Usable Each Tank: 26.5 U.S. gallons.NOTETo ensure maximum fuel capacity and minimiz e cross feeding when refueling, al ways park the airpl a ne in a wings level, normal ground attitude and place the fuel sel ector inthe Left or Ri g ht posi t io n. Refer to Fi g ure 1 -1 for normalground attitude dimensi o ns.OILOi I Specification:MIL-L-6082 or SAE J1 966 Aviati o n Grade Strai g ht Mineral Oil:1Used when the ai rpl a ne was delivered from the factory and shouldbe used to repl e ni s h the suppl y duri n g the first 25 hours. This oilshould be drained and the filter changed after the first 25 hours ofoperati o n. Refill the engine with MIL-L-6082 or SAE J1 966 Aviati o n IGrade Strai g ht Mi n eral Oil and continue to use until a total of 50hours has accumulated or oil consumpti o n has stabilized.MIL-L-22851 or SAE J1 899 Aviati o n Grade Ashless Dis persantOil: Oil conforming to the latest revis i o n and/or supplements toTextron Lycoming Service Instructi o n No. 1 014, must be used afterfi rst 50 hours or once oil consumption has stabili z ed.lRevis ion 41 -5
CESSNAMODEL 1 72SSECTION 1GENERALRecommended Viscosity for Temperature Range:IMIL-L-6082orSAE J1 966Strai g htMineral OilSAE GradeMIL-L-22851 or SAEJ1 899Ashl ess DispersantSAE GradeAbove 2rC (80 F)601 SW-SO, 20W-SO or 60Above 1 6 C (60 F)SO40 or SO-1 C (30 F) to 32 C (gO F)4040-1 8 C (O F) to 21 C (70 F)3030, 40 or 20W-40Below -1 2 C (1 0 F)2030 or 20W-3020W-SO20W-SO or 1 SW-SOTemperature-1 8 C (O F) to 32 C (gO F)All Temperatures---1 SW-SO or 20W-SONOTEWhen operating temperatures overlap, use the lightergrade of oil.Oil Capacity:Sump: 8 U.S. QuartsTotal:9 U.S. QuartsIMAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTSRamp Wei g htTakeoff Wei g htLanding Weight1 -6Normal Category:Utility Category:Normal Category:Utility Category:Normal Category:Utili ty Category:2558 Ibs.2208 Ibs.2550 Ibs.2200 Ibs.2550 Ibs.2200 Ibs.Revis ion 4
SECTION 1GENERALCESSNAMODEL 1 72SWeight in Baggage Compartment, Normal Category:Baggage Area 1 (Station 82 to 1 08): 1 20 Ibs. See note bel o w.Baggage Area 2 (Stati o n 1 08 to 1 42): 50 Ibs. See note bel o w.NOTEThe maximum combined wei g ht capacity for Baggage Area1 and Baggage Area 2 i s 1 20 Ibs.Weight in Baggage Compartment, Utility Category:In this category, the rear seat must not be occupi ed and thebaggage compartment must be empty.STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTSStandard Empty Weight:Maximum Useful Load, Normal CategoryMaximum Useful Load, Utility Category:1 663 1bs.895 1bs.545 1bs.CABIN AND E NTRY DIMENSIONSDetailed dimensi o ns of the cabin interior and entry door openingsare illustrated in Section 6.IBAGGAGE SPACE AND E NTRY DIMENSIONSDimensi o ns of the baggage area and baggage door opening areillustrated in detail in Secti o n 6.SPECIFIC LOADINGSWi n g Loading:Power Loading:Revis ion 41 4.7 Ibs.!sq. ft.1 4.2 Ibs.!hp.1 -7
SECTION 1GENERALCESSNAMODEL 1 72SSYMBOLS, AB B REVIATIONS A N D TERMINOLOGYGENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLSKCASKIASKTASis indicated airspeedcorrected for posi t i o n and instrument error andexpressed in knots. Knots calibrated airspeed i s equalto KTAS in standard atmosphere at sea level.is the speed shown on theairspeed indicator and expressed in knots.is the airspeed expressed inknots relativ e to undisturbed air which i s KCAScorrected for altitude and temperature.i s the maximum speed atwhi c h full or abrupt control movements may be usedwi t hout overstressing the ai rframe.i s the hi g hestspeed permissi b l e with wing flaps in a prescribedextended positio n.is the speedthat should not be exceeded except in smooth ai r ,then only wi t h caution.i s the speed limi t that may notbe exceeded at any time.is the minimum speed at which the airpl a ne i scontrollable.is the minimum speed at whi c h the airpl a ne i scontrollabl e in the landing configuration at the mostforward center of gravi ty.i agiv enhorizontal di stance.is the speed whichresults in the greatest gai n in altitude in a giv en time.Knots Calibrated AirspeedKnots Indicated AirspeedKnots True AirspeedManeuveringSpeedMaximum Flap Extended SpeedMaximum Structural Cruising SpeedNever Exceed SpeedVsVsoVxVyStallingspeedSpeed o r theminimumsteadyflightStallingspeedSpeed o r theminimumsteadyflightBest Angle-of-Climb SpeedBestRate-of-ClimbSpeedRevision 4
SECTION 1GENERALCESSNAMODEL 1 72SMETEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGYis the free ai r statictemperature. It may be expressed in ei t her degreesCelsius or degrees Fahrenhei t .is 1 5 C at sea levelStandardTemperature pressure al t i t ude and decreases by 2 C for each1 000 feet of altitude.is the altitude read from anPressurealtimeter when the al t imeter's barometric scal e hasAltitudebeen set to 29.92 inches of mercury (1 01 3 mb).OATOutside Air TemperatureStandard TemperaturePressure AltitudeE NGINE POWER eFull Ri c hIdle CutoffRevi s ion 4is the power developed by thei s engine speed.is engine speed attained dur
Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Cessna Model 172R, 172R1S0, and 172S Airplanes not incorporating the Nav III Avionics Option (G1 000). The following list of Temporary Revisions must be incorporated into the Pilot's Operating
