Cessna 1980 182Q Pilot's Operating Handbook And Flight Manual page 61

CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
engine cooling, rate of climb and forward visibility.
If
it is necessary to
climb rapidly to clear mountains or reach favorable winds at high
altitudes, the best rate-of-climb speed should be used with maximum
power. This speed is 78 KIAS at sea level, decreasing to 72 KIAS at iQ,OOO
feet.
If an obstruction ahead requires a steep climb angle, a best angle-of-
climb speed should be used with flaps up and maximum power. This speed
is 54 KIAS at sea level, increasing to 62 KIAS at 10,000 feet.
The mixture should be full rich during climb at altitudes up to 5000 feet.
Above 5000 feet, the mixture may be leaned for smooth engine operation
and increased power.
CRUISE
Normal crulsmg is performed between 55% and 75% power. The
corresponding power settings and fuel consumption for various altitudes
can be determined by using your Cessna Power Computer or the data in
Section 5.
NOTE
Cruising should be done at 75% power as much as practical
until a total of 50 hours has accumulated or oil consump-
tion has stabilized. This is to ensure proper seating of the
rings and is applicable to new engines, and engines in
service following cylinder replacement or top overhaul of
one or more cylinders.
The Cruise Performance Table, figure 4-3, illustrates the true airspeed
and nautical miles per gallon during cruise for various altitudes and
percent powers. This table should be used as a guide, along with the
available winds aloft information, to. determine the most favorable alti-
tudes and power setting for a given trip. The selection of cruise altitude on
the basis of the most favorable wind conditions and the use of low power
settings are significant factors that should be considered on every trip to
reduce fuel consumption.
For reduced noise levels, it is desirable to select the lowest RPM in the
green arc range for a given percent power that will provide smooth engine
operation. The cowl flaps should be opened, if necessary, to maintain the
cylinder head temperature at approximately two-thirds of the normal
operating range (green arc).
1 October 1979
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