Leaning For Ground Operations; Taxiing - Cessna 172R Operating Handbook

CESSNA
MODEL 172R

LEANING FOR GROUND OPERATIONS

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For all ground operations, after starting the engine and when
1
the engine
a.
the throttle
set
b. lean the mixture for maximum RPM.
c. set the throttle to
operations (800 to 1 000 RPM recommended)
If ground operation will be required after the BEFORE
TAKEOFF checklist is completed, lean the mixture again (as
described above)

TAXIING

When taxiing, it is important that speed and use of brakes be
held to a minimum and that all controls be utilized (Refer
4-2, Taxiing Diagram) to maintain directional control and balance.
Taxiing over loose gravel or cinders should be done
engine speed to avoid
tips.
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is running smoothly:
to 1 200 RPM.
an RPM appropriate for
NOTE
until ready for the
abrasion and
PROCEDURES
NORMAL
TAKEOFF checklist.
stone damage to the propeller
SECTION 4
ground
Figure
to
at low
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