Placards - Cessna 172N Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
CESSNA CESSNA
MODEL 1721'1 MODEL 172N
SECTION2
LIMITATIONS
PLACARDS
2. Forward of fuel selector valve:
The following information is displayed in the form of composite
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individual placards. [ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __.
BOTH TANKS ON FOR
1. In full view of the pilot: (The "DA Y-NIGHT-VFR-IFR" entry, TAKEOFF
&
LANDING
shown on the example below, will vary as the airplane ill
equipped.)
This airplane must be operated in compliance with the operating
limitations as stated in the form of placards, markings, and
manuals.
- - - - - - - - M A X I M U M S - - - - - - - -
Normal Category
MANEUVERING SPEED (IAS) 97 knots .
GROSS WEIGHT . . . . . . 2300 lbs. .
Utility Category
97 knots
2000 lbs.
FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR
Flaps Up +3.8, -1.52
Flaps Down +3.0 . . .
+4.4, -1.76
+3.0
Normal Category - No Acrobatic maneuvers including spins
approved.
Utility Category - Baggage compartment and rear seat must not
be occupied.
--NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS APPROVED--
EXCEPT THOSE LISTED BELOW
Maneuver
Chandelles
Lazy Eights
Steep Tums
Reem. Entry Speed
. . . . 105 knots
. . . . 105 knots
. . . . 95 knots
Maneuver Reem. Entry Speed
!§pins . . . Slow Deceleration
Stalls (except
whip stalls) Slow Deceleration
Altitude loss in stall recovery -- 180 feet.
Abrupt use of the controls prohibited above 97 knots.
Spin Recovery: opposite rudder - forward elevator neutralize
controls. Intentional spins with flaps extended are prohibited. Flight
into known icing conditions prohibited. This airplane is certified for
the following flight operations as of date of original airworthiness
certificate:
DAY - NIGHT - VFR - IFR
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3.
On the fuel selector valve (standard tanks):
BOTH - 40 GAL. ALL FLIGHT ATTITUDES
LEFT- 20 GAL. LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY
RIGHT - 20 GAL. LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY
OFF
On the fuel selector valve (long range tanks):
BOTH - 50 GAL. ALL FLIGHT ATTITUDES
LEFT - 25 GAL. LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY
RIGHT - 25 GAL. LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY
OFF
4. Near fuel tank filler cap (standard tanks):
FUEL
100LL/ 100 MIN. GRADE AVIATION GASOLINE
CAP. 21.5 U.S. GAL.
Near fuel tank filler cap (long range tanks):
FUEL
100LL/ 100 MIN. GRADE AVIATION GASOLINE
CAP. 27 U.S. GAL.
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