Power Plant Instrument Markings; Weight Limits; Normal Category - Cessna SKYHAWK 172M 1976 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
CESSNA
MODEL 172M
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS
Power plant instrument markings and their color code significance are
shown in figure 2-3.
RED LINE GREEN ARC YELLOW ARC
INSTRUMENT
MINIMUM
NORMAL CAUTION
LIMIT OPERATING RANGE
Tachometer
At Sea Level
-
- -
2200-
-
-
-
2500 RPM
At 5000 Ft. - - - 2200-
-
- -
2600 RPM
At 10,000 Ft.
-
- - 2200-
- -
-
2700 RPM
Oil Temperature
-
- - 100°-245°F
-
- -
Oil Pressure
25 psi 60-90 psi
- - -
Carburetor Air
-
- -
-
- -
-15° to 5°C
Temperature
Figure 2-3. Power Plant Instrument Markings
WEIGHT LIMITS
NORMAL CATEGORY
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2300 lbs.
Maximum Landing Weight: 2300 lbs.
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment:
RED LINE
MAXIMUM
LIMIT
2700 RPM
2700 RPM
2700 RPM
245°F
100 psi
-
-
-
Baggage Area 1 (or passenger on child's seat)-Station 82 to 108:
120 lbs. See note below.
2-6
Baggage Area 2 -Station 108 to 142: 50 lbs. See note below.
NOTE
The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage areas
1 and 2 is 120 lbs.