Crosswind Landing; Cold Weather Operation - Cessna 1980 182Q Pilot's Operating Handbook And Flight Manual

SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
landing speed and the subsequent need for braking in the landing roll. The
nose wheel is lowered gently to the runway after the speed has diminished
to avoid unnecessary nose gear load. This procedure is especially impor-
tant in rough field landings.
SHORT FIELD LANDING
For a short field landing, make a power-off approach at 60 KIAS with
40° flaps and land on the main wheels first. Immediately after touchdown,
lower the nose gear to the ground and apply heavy braking as required. For
maximum brake effectiveness after all three wheels are on the ground,
retract the flaps, hold full nose up elevator and apply maximum possible
brake pressure without sliding the tires.
CROSSWIND LANDING
When landing in a strong crosswind, use the minimum flap setting
required for the field length. Although the crab or combination method of
drift correction may be used, the wing-low method gives the best control.
After touchdown, hold a straight course with the steerable nose wheel and
occasional braking if necessary.
BALKED LANDING
In a balked landing (go-around) climb, the wing flap setting should be
reduced to 20° immediately after full power is applied. After all obstacles
are cleared and a safe altitude and airspeed are obtained, the wing flaps
should be retracted.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
STARTING
Prior to starting on cold mornings, it is advisable to pull the propeller
through several times by hand to "break loose" or "limber" the oil, thus
con:;;erving battery energy.
NOTE
When pulling the propeller through by hand, treat it as
if
the ignition switch is turned on. A loose or broken ground
wire on either magneto could cause the engine to fire.
In extremely cold
(-l8
C
e
and lower) weather. the use of an external
preheater and an external power source are recommended whenever
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