Airspeed Limitations - Cessna 172R Pilot Operating Handbook

AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown
in Figure 2-1. Maneuvering speeds shown apply to normal category
operations. The utility category maneuvering speed is 92 KIAS at
2100 pounds.
Figure 2-1. Airspeed Limitations
SYMBOL
SPEED KCAS KIAS
REMARKS
VNE
Never Exceed Speed
160
163 Do not exceed this
speed in any
operation.
VNO
Maximum Structural
Cruising Speed
126
129 Do not exceed this
speed except in
smooth air, and
then only with
caution.
VA
Maneuvering
Speed:
Do not make full or
2450 Pounds
97
99
abrupt control
2000 Pounds
91 92
movements above
1600 Pounds
81
81
this speed.
VFE
Maximum Flap
Extended Speed: Do not exceed this
10° Flaps
108
110 speed with flaps
10° to 30° Flaps
84
85
down.
Maximum
160
163
Do not exceed this
Window Open
Speed
speed with windows
open.
SECTION 2
CESSNA
LIMITATIONS
MODEL 172R
2-4
Dec 2/96