Cessna 172N Pilot's Manual
Inflight pilot training
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- Page 1 Cessna 172N Pilot’s Guide...
- Page 2 The Cessna 172 is built to be strong, yet light. To avoid damaging the aircraft, pilots should never yank or slam movable parts. Use FIRM, CONSISTENT pressure to activate controls and movable parts.
- Page 3 Pre-Flight and Consumables The Cessna aircraft used at Inflight Pilot Training are equipped with an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), using an iPad Mini and Garmin Pilot. Be sure to mount the iPad securely prior to flight, in a position that give a good view of the instruments. The power cord should be connected prior to starting the engine.
- Page 4 MOTION. Pre-Flight Inspection Items. Below are several examples of common pre-flight questions pilots have about the Cessna 172N. Always talk to your CFI if you have a concern about an aircraft issue prior to flight. Tire Inflation. A properly inflated tire should appear as in the picture to the right.
- Page 5 • Support the fuel nozzle with your hands, not by levering it against the opening. • Be sure the nozzle touches the edges of the opening, to keep any static electricity from potentially sparking and causing a fire. Cessna 172 Pilot’s Guide Version 1.0...
- Page 6 To accurately measure the fuel, insert the dipstick vertically until it contacts the bottom of the tank and place it against the forward edge of the fuel opening. The fuel gauges on older Cessna aircraft can be fairly inaccurate, so a good preflight calculation of the fuel is essential! Clean fuel that has been sumped can be returned to the tank through the screen and pour spout on the sump jar.
- Page 7 Seat Belts. It is often easiest to adjust and tighten the aircraft seat belts with the door open. Verify that the seat belts are clear of the doorframe before closing the doors. Cessna 172 Pilot’s Guide Version 1.0...
- Page 8 Glareshield. Be careful not to place objects on top of the glareshield. Objects will slide and scratch the plexiglass windshield! Sun Visors. The sun visors found in the Cessna aircraft are EASY to break! Please move them carefully when repositioning to ensure they are not bent against the aircraft interior.
- Page 9 Volume and Mic Control. Setting the volume appropriately can be a confusing process, but a few minutes will make a flight much more enjoyable! In the Cessna 172 there are several places volume can be adjusted. Intercom. The intercom controls the volume and mic sensitivity of the occupants’...
- Page 10 If in doubt, STOP THE AIRCRAFT AND GET HELP. ALWAYS ENSURE THE KEYS ARE NOT IN THE IGNITION AND THE BATTERY MASTER IS OFF BEFORE MOVING THE AIRCRAFT BY HAND. Cessna 172 Pilot’s Guide Version 1.0...
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Page 11: Winter Operations
While winter can provide some wonderful flying conditions, it does come with its own set of challenges. One of the primary concerns involves starting a cold engine. To mitigate this, the aircraft should be pre-heated, using the provided engine blanket and engine block heater. Cessna 172 Pilot’s Guide Version 1.0... - Page 12 Thank you for taking the time to learn how to better use the Cessna 172! We hope this guide has been helpful as you learn how to better operate this aircraft. If there are any topics you would like to see covered in future revisions of this user guide, please let us know.
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Page 13: Record Of Revisions
Record of Revisions Version Description Author Date First publication B. Porch 11/27/19 Cessna 172 Pilot’s Guide Version 1.0...