Introduction; Speeds For Safe Operation - Cessna SKYHAWK 1976 Pilot Operating Handbook

CESSNA
SECTION 4
MODEL 172M
NORMAL PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION
Section 4 provides checklist and amplified procedures for the conduct
of normal operation. Normal procedures associated with Optional Sys­
tems can be found in Section 9.
SPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATION
Unless otherwise noted, the following speeds are based on a
maxi­
mum weight of 2300 pounds and may be used for any lesser weight. How­
ever, to achieve the performance specified in Section 5 for takeoff dis ­
tance, the speed appropriate to the particular weight must be used.
Takeoff, Flaps Up:
Normal Climb Out . . • . . . . . . . . . . . 70-80 KlAS
Maximum Performance Takeoff, Speed at 50 feet 59 KlAS
Enroute Climb, Flaps Up:
Normal, Sea Level. . . . . . 80-90 KlAS
Normal, 10,000 Feet. . . . . 70-80 KIAS
~Best
Rate of Climb, Sea Level.
78 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, 10,000 Feet. 68 KIAS
~ Best Angle of Climb, Sea Level . 64 KIAS
.... Best Angle of Climb, 10,000 Feet 62 KIAS
Landing Approach:
Normal Approach, Flaps Up . . .
60-70 KIAS
Normal Approach, Flaps 40° . . 55-65 KIAS
Short Field Approach, Flaps 40° . 60 KIAS
Balked Landing:
During Transition to Maximum Power, Flaps 20" 55 KIAS
Maximum Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed:
2300 Lbs 97 KIAS
1950 Lbs . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 89 KIAS
1600 Lbs . . • . . . . . . . • . . . 80 KIAS
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity:
Takeoff or Landing. . . . . . . . . .
15
KNOTS
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