Short Field Landing; Crosswind Landing; Balked Landing - Cessna 172R Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 4
CESSNA
NORMAL PROCEDURES
MODEL 172R
SHORT FIELD LANDING
For a short field landing in smooth air conditions, make an
approach at 62 KIAS with 30° flaps using enough power to control
the glide path. (Slightly higher approach speeds should be used
under turbulent air conditions.) After all approach obstacles are
cleared, progressively reduce power and maintain the approach
speed by lowering the nose of the airplane. Touchdown should be
made with power off and on the main wheels first. Immediately after
touchdown, lower the nose wheel and apply heavy braking as
required. For maximum brake effectiveness, retract the flaps, hold
the control wheel full back, and apply maximum brake pressure
without sliding the tires.
CROSSWIND LANDING
When landing in a strong crosswind, use the minimum flap
setting required for the field length. If flap settings greater than 20°
are used in sideslips with
full
rudder deflection, some elevator
oscillation may be felt at normal approach speeds. However,, this
does not affect
control
of the airplane. Although the crab or
combination method of drift correction may be used, the wing low
method gives the best control. After touchdown, hold a straight
course with the steerable nose wheel and occasional braking
if
necessary.
The maximum allowable crosswind velocity is dependent upon
pilot capability as well as airplane limitations. Operation in direct
crosswinds of 15 knots has been demonstrated.
BALKED LANDING
In a balked landing (go-around) climb, reduce the flap setting to
20° immediately after full power is applied. If obstacles must be
cleared during the go-around climb, reduce the wing flap setting to
10° and maintain a safe airspeed until the obstacles are cleared.
Above 3000 feet, lean the mixture to obtain maximum RPM. After
clearing any obstacles, the flaps may be retracted as the airplane
accelerates to the normal flaps up climb speed.
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Dec 2/96