Cessna SkyHawk SP 172S NAV III 2005 Pilot Operating Handbook page 343

SECTION 9 - SUPPLEMENTS
SUPPLEMENT 3
CESSNA
MODEL 172S NAV III
GENERAL
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23. ALTITUDE ALERT (ALERT) ANNUNCIATION - Illuminates
continuously in the region of 200 to 1000 feet from the
selected altitude if the airplane was previously outside of this
region. Flashes (1) for two seconds the first time the
airplane crossed the selected altitude and (2) continuously in
the 200 to 1000 feet region if the airplane was previously
inside of this region (Le. at the selected altitude).
Associated with the visual alerting is an aural alert (5 short
tones) which occurs 1000 feet from the selected altitude
upon approaching the altitude and 200 feet from the
selected altitude on leaving the altitude.
OPERATING LIMITATIONS
The following autopilot limitations must be obeyed:
1. The entire Preflight procedure given in the Normal
Procedures section of this Supplement must be satisfactorily
completed prior to each flight. Use of the autopilot or
manual electric trim system is prohibited before the
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satisfactory completion of the Preflight procedure.
2. The autopilot must be OFF during takeoff and landing.
3. During autopilot operation, a pilot must be seated in the left
front seat with their seat belt fastened.
4. The system is approved for Category I operation only
(Approach mode selected).
5. Autopilot maximum airspeed limitation - 140 KIAS.
Autopilot minimum airspeed limitation - 70 KIAS.
Autopilot minimum approach airspeed - 80 KIAS
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S3·14 U.S.
FAA APPROVED
172SPHAUS-S3-00