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  • Page 93 CESSNA 177RG Flight Manual Supplement Garmin GTN 650 system When the Garmin GTN 650 system is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z- 034-014 in Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s...
  • Page 94 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-25 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 95 GENERAL This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of Garmin GTN 650 system on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. Garmin GTN 6XX Cockpit Reference Guide P/N 190-01004-04 revision L or later applicable revision and Garmin GTN 625/635/650 Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190-01004-03, revision M or...
  • Page 96 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-25 SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES No Change. SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES Normal operating procedures are described in the Garmin GTN 6XX Cockpit Reference Guide P/N 190-01004-04 revision L or later applicable revision and Garmin GTN 625/635/650 Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190-01004-03, revision M or...
  • Page 97 COM and NAV frequencies. SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 5 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 98 0,209 2,54 0,53 SUMMARY 7,51 3,407 543,73 6,26 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components of the Garmin GTN 650 system on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 6 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 99 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-25 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION Refer to the Garmin GTN 6XX Cockpit Reference Guide P/N 190-01004-04 revision L or later applicable revision and Garmin GTN 625/635/650 Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190-01004-03, revision M or later applicable revision. Operation of the Garmin GTN 650 system is described in the Garmin GTN 6XX Cockpit Reference Guide and Garmin GTN 625/635/650 Pilot’s Guide.
  • Page 101 Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-24 CESSNA 177RG Flight Manual Supplement Garmin GTX 330 Transponder When the Garmin GTX 330 Transponder is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 102 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-24 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 103 This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of Garmin GTX 330 Transponder on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. Garmin GTX 330/330D Mode S Transponder Pilot’s Guide P/N 190-00207-00 revision K or later applicable revision, should be referred to for operating instructions.
  • Page 104 Figure 1 – Garmin GTX 330 Transponder SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 4 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 105 1,797 28,3 0,33 SUMMARY 4,59 2,082 324,11 3,74 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components of the Garmin GTX 330 Transponder on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 5 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 106 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-24 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION Refer to the Garmin GTX 330/330D Mode S Transponder Pilot’s Guide P/N 190-00207-00 revision K. Operation of the Garmin GTX 330 Transponder is described in the Garmin 400W Series Pilot’s Guide & Reference.
  • Page 107 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-24 Code Selection: Code selection is done with eight keys (0 – 7) providing 4,096 active identification codes. Pushing one of these keys begins the code selection sequence. Digits that are not yet entered appear as dashes.
  • Page 108 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-24 Pressing the VFR key again restores the previous identification code. If the VFR Key is pressed when disabled (dependent upon installation configuration) a VFR Key Disabled message appears to indicate that no operation took place.
  • Page 109 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-24 9- Increases Contrast and Display Brightness when the respective fields are displayed and enters the number nine into the Count Down timer. Function Display: FLIGHT ID: Displays the Flight ID. The CRSR key opens the Flight ID entry dialog if the ‘ALLOW PILOT TO EDIT FLT ID’...
  • Page 111 Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-23 CESSNA 177RG Flight Manual Supplement Garmin GNS 430W system When the Garmin GNS 430W system is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 112 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-23 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision 1-14 Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 113 This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of Garmin GNS 430W system on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. Garmin 400W Series Pilot’s Guide & Reference P/N 190- 00356-00 revision K or later applicable revision, should be referred to for operating instructions.
  • Page 114 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-23 WARNING The altitude calculated by the Garmin GNS 430W system is geometric height above mean sea level and could vary significantly from altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in aircraft. WARNING The Jeppesen database incorporated in the Garmin GNS 430W system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that its information is current.
  • Page 115 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-23 CAUTION Use the Garmin GNS 430W system at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual and the Flight Manual Supplement, and thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use.

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    Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-23 the ability of the GPS receiver to receive and decode the satellite signals. In such event, the interference may be reduced or eliminated by switching off the source of interference or moving the GPS receiver away from it.
  • Page 117 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-23 crew at all times and should be referred to for operating instructions. Information provided by the Garmin GNS 430W system is not aircraft primary navigation information and in case of any discrepancy pilot should refer to the aircraft primary navigation system.
  • Page 118 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-23 instrument panel self-test page. There may be more self-test screens depending on optional equipment installed in your aircraft. 4. The instrument panel self-test page allows you to verify that the unit is communicating properly with in-panel instruments.
  • Page 119 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-23 CURSORS: There are two separate cursors: a tuning cursor and a GPS window cursor. The tuning cursor is used to select the standby COM or VLOC frequency. If desired, press the small left knob to move the tuning cursor to the VLOC window.
  • Page 120 DP-014-23 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE No Change. SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components of the Garmin GNS 430W system on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 10 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 121 0,209 2,54 0,53 SUMMARY 6,65 3,017 483,01 5,57 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components of the Garmin GNS 430W system on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 11 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 122 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-23 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION Refer to the Garmin 400W Series Pilot’s Guide & Reference P/N 190-00356-00 revision K or later applicable revision. Operation of the Garmin GNS 430W system is described in the Garmin 400W Series Pilot’s Guide &...
  • Page 123 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-23 The VLOC flip-flop key is used to swap the active and standby VLOC frequencies. The range key (RNG) allows to select the desired map scale. Use the up arrow side of the key to zoom out to a larger area, or the down arrow side to zoom in to a smaller area.
  • Page 124 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-23 The CDI key is used to toggle which navigation source (GPS or VLOC) provides output to an external HSI or CDI. The OBS key is used to select manual or automatic sequencing of waypoints. Pressing the OBS key selects OBS mode, which will retain the current “active to”...
  • Page 125 BF Goodrich 1100-14 Attitude indicator When the BF Goodrich 1100-14 Attitude indicator is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 in Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 126 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-22 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 127 This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of BF Goodrich 1100-14 Attitude indicator on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. BF Goodrich 1100-14 Attitude indicator is aircraft secondary attitude indicator.
  • Page 128 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-22 SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES STARTING PROCEDURES: CAUTION The indicator may be damaged if the 'PULL TO CAGE' knob is released with a 'snap'. Release 'PULL TO CAGE' knob avoiding a 'snap' release.
  • Page 129 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE No Change. SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed BF Goodrich 1100-14 Attitude indicator on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 5 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 130 [kG m] 1100-14 Attitude Indicator 2,70 1,225 74,2 1,885 200,34 2,31 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed BF Goodrich 1100-14 Attitude indicator on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 6 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 131 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-22 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION BF Goodrich 1100-14 Attitude indicator incorporates a moving display that simulates the earth’s horizon and provides the pilot with a real time visual indication of the aircraft pitch and roll attitude relative to the indicator symbolic airplane.
  • Page 132 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-22 Lower area of display, when referenced to the miniature airplane, indicates that the airplane nose is below horizon. Upper area of display indicates that the airplane nose is above horizon. 3. Miniature Airplane - Represents airplane nose and wings.
  • Page 133 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-22 developed under nonstandard conditions may be greater. Errors that develop will be self corrected by the internal erection system or manually corrected by the actuation of the caging system. - Acceleration & Deceleration Errors - Pitch indicating errors may occur due to accelerations experienced during takeoff, climb-out, descent, and landing.
  • Page 135 Robinson KI-164 kit C696-1 carbon monoxide detector indicator When the Robinson KI-164 kit C696-1 carbon monoxide detector indicator is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 in Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 136 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-21 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 Section 9...
  • Page 137 SECTION 1 GENERAL This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of Robinson KI-164 kit C696-1 carbon monoxide detector indicator on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS No Change.
  • Page 138 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-21 the cabin. If hovering, land or transition to forward flight. If symptoms of CO poisoning (headache, drowsiness, dizziness) accompany caution light, land immediately. Have exhaust system inspected before next flight. Many chemicals can damage the CO sensor.
  • Page 139 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-21 Carbon Monoxide Detector kit consists of the C696-1 carbon monoxide detector and B196 carbon monoxide detector lamp. The B196 carbon monoxide detector lamp is installed in the Instrument panel. The C696-1 carbon monoxide detector is installed behind the Instrument panel.
  • Page 141 Change Number Z-034-014 in Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s Operating Handbook. Information in this supplement either adds to, supersedes, or deletes information in the basic Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 142 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-20 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 Section 9...
  • Page 143 Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-20 SECTION 1 GENERAL This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of Ohmite Rheostats RES10R cabin lighting dimming potentiometer on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared Drabpol Jawna Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS No Change.
  • Page 144 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-20 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION Ohmite Rheostats RES10R potentiometer is a simple knob that provides a variable resistance to control cabin lighting dimming. Turning the shaft of the potentiometer, change the amount of resistence on either side of the wiper which is connected to the potentiometer.
  • Page 145 Honeywell Hobbs hour meter indicator 85000 Series When the Honeywell Hobbs hour meter indicator 85000 Series is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 in Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 146 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-19 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 147 SECTION 1 GENERAL This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of the Honeywell Hobbs hour meter indicator 85000 Series on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS No Change.
  • Page 148 DP-014-19 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE No Change. SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed Honeywell Hobbs hour meter indicator 85000 Series on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 4 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 149 Hobbs hour meter 0,50 0,227 74,7 1,897 37,35 0,43 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed Honeywell Hobbs hour meter indicator 85000 Series on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 5 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 150 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-19 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION The Honeywell Hobbs hour meter indicator 85000 Series display the measurement of the aircraft engine operation time. SECTION 8 HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE No Change. Section 9 Page 6...
  • Page 151 Falcon Gauge model ALTN3ME-2 altimeter indicator When the Falcon Gauge model ALTN3ME-2 altimeter indicator is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 in Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 152 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-18 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 153 GENERAL This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of Falcon Gauge model ALTN3ME- 2 altimeter indicator on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. Falcon Gauge model ALTN3ME-2 altimeter indicator is aircraft secondary altimeter indicator.
  • Page 154 Figure 1 – Falcon Gauge model ALTN3ME-2 altimeter indicator SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE No Change. SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed Falcon Gauge model ALTN3ME-2 altimeter indicator on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 4 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 155 [kg] [in] [lb-in] [kG m] ALTN3ME-2 Altimeter 0,50 0,227 1,88 0,43 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed Falcon Gauge model ALTN3ME-2 on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 5 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 156 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-18 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION Falcon Gauge model ALTN3ME-2 altimeter indicator is standby pressure 2-1/4" altimeter. SECTION 8 HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE No Change. Section 9 Page 6 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 157 Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-17 CESSNA 177RG Flight Manual Supplement Garmin GMA 340 audio panel When the Garmin GMA 340 audio panel is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 Drabpol Change Registry, this...
  • Page 158 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-17 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision 1-14 Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 159 This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of Garmin GMA 340 audio panel on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. Garmin GMA 340 audio panel Pilot’s Guide P/N 190-00149-10 revision C or later applicable revision, should be referred to for operating instructions.
  • Page 160 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-17 appropriate unit. A failsafe circuit connects the pilot’s headset and microphone directly to COM 1 in case the power is interrupted or the unit is turned off. The Figure 1 below shows Garmin GMA 340 audio panel controls.
  • Page 161 19. Photocell – Automatic Annunciator Dimming SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE No Change. SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed Garmin GMA 340 audio panel on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 5 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 162 63,12 0,727 SUMMARY 2,36 1,07 190,54 2,197 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components of the Garmin GMA 340 audio panel on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 6 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 163 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-17 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION LIGHTING: LED Button annunciator and marker beacon lamp intensity are controlled automatically by a built-in photocell on the front panel. Nomenclature backlighting is controlled by the aircraft dimmer buss.
  • Page 164 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-17 Both pilots can still listen to COM 3, NAV 1, NAV 2, DME, ADF, and MKR as selected. The Split COM mode is cancelled by pressing the COM 1/2 button a second time. When in the Split COM mode the copilot may make PA announcements while the pilot continues using COM 1 independently.
  • Page 165 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-17 SPEAKER OUTPUT: Pressing the SPKR button (12) selects Aircraft radios over the cabin speaker. The speaker output is muted when a COM microphone is keyed. Speaker level is adjustable through an access hole in the top of the unit.
  • Page 166 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-17 • LEFT SMALL KNOB - Unit on/off power control and Pilot ICS volume (5). Full CCW DETENT position is OFF. • LEFT LARGE KNOB - Pilot ICS mic VOX squelch level (6).
  • Page 167 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-17 CREW mode is selected. These modes allow different degrees of interaction between the crew and passengers: •PILOT mode isolates the pilot from everyone else and dedicates the aircraft radios to the pilot exclusively. The copilot...
  • Page 168 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-17 CREW Selected Selected Passengers Aircraft (LED Radios. Radios. MUSIC 2. radio LIT) Pilot. Copilot. (MUSIC 1 in activity. Copilot. Pilot. Dual MUSIC MUSIC 1. ADF) activity. Pilot or Copilot activity. Selected Selected...
  • Page 169 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-17 operation. When using a monaural headset the pilot’s jack must be equipped with a stereo/mono switch and it must be set to the ‘mono’ position for proper failsafe operation. If Mod 4...
  • Page 170 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-17 selects either high or low sensitivity as indicated by the HI or LO LED being lit. Low sensitivity is used on ILS approaches while high sensitivity allows operation over airway markers or to get an earlier indication of nearing the outer marker during an approach.
  • Page 171 Insight Avionics G4 secondary engine monitor system When the Insight Avionics G4 secondary engine monitor system is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 in Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 172 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-16 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 173 GENERAL This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of Insight Avionics G4 secondary engine monitor system on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. Insight Avionics G Series Pilot’s Guide revision 1 or later applicable revision, should be referred to for operating instructions.
  • Page 174 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-16 only fuel flow rate. The Insight Avionics G4 engine monitor system totalizes the rate information to account for fuel used. The pilot must supply an accurate starting fuel level for this subtraction to produce the correct fuel remaining result.
  • Page 175 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-16 the Insight Avionics G4 engine monitor system are not aircraft primary engine parameters indications and in case of any discrepancy pilot should refer to the aircraft primary engine indicators. The Insight Avionics G4 secondary engine monitor...
  • Page 176 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-16 carburetor temperature, manifold pressure, fuel flow, buss voltage, oil pressure and OAT. Insight Avionics G4 engine monitor system DISPLAY PAGES: The Insight Avionics G4 engine monitor system have two control knobs, Page (PG) and Select (SEL), that operate combination rotary and push button switches.
  • Page 177 PERFORMANCE No Change. SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components of the Insight Avionics G4 secondary engine monitor system on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 7 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 178 SUMMARY 4,77 2,164 223,19 2,57 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components of the Insight Avionics G4 secondary engine monitor system on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 8 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 179 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-16 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION Refer to the Insight Avionics G Series Pilot’s Guide revision 1 or later applicable revision. Operation of the Insight Avionics G4 engine monitor system is described in the Insight Avionics G Series Pilot’s Guide.
  • Page 181 Bendix/King KCS 55A pictorial navigation system When the the Bendix/King KCS 55A pictorial navigation system is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 in Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 182 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision 1-17 Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 183 This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of Bendix/King KCS 55A pictorial navigation system on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. Bendix/King KCS 55A Compas System Pilot’s Guide P/N 006- 08256-0004 revision 4 or later applicable revision, should be referred to for operating instructions.
  • Page 184 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 2) The system has not rotated to the magnetic heading and switched out of fast slave on initial power up. 3) The power supply in the KG 102A is not functioning properly.
  • Page 185 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 glideslope pointer remains out of view during ILS operation the glideslope transmitter or the aircraft glideslope receiver is malfunctioning. If possible switch to another glideslope receiver. The localizer and heading displays will continue to function normally.
  • Page 186 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 until the proper magnetic heading is indicated, after which it will slave at a constant rate of 3 degrees per minute to keep the system aligned with the earth’s magnetic field. 4. If the KCS 55A System is in the free gyro mode, check the slaving meter to determine whether there is right or left deflection.
  • Page 187 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 9. To prepare for an ILS approach, tune the NAV receiver to the desired frequency. If a usable Localizer signal is being received, the NAV warning flag will disappear. 10. For a front or back course approach, rotate the Course Select knob to set the course Pointer on the front Localizer course.
  • Page 188 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 Figure 1 – KI 525A controls Symbolic Aircraft - A fixed representation of the actual aircraft. This miniature aircraft always points toward the top of the display and the Lubber Line. Symbolic Aircraft represents the relationship of the aircraft with respect to the display.
  • Page 189 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 4. Heading Select Bug - Indicates the selected aircraft heading. A movable marker on the outer perimeter of the display, used primarily to select the desired heading you wish to fly. 5. Compass Card - Responding to input from the slaved Directional Gyro, this card rotates within the display so that the aircraft heading is always at the top, under the Lubber Line.
  • Page 190 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 9. VOR/RNAV and LOC Deviation Bar - Lateral Deviation Bar represents VOR radial or LOC course. When referenced to the symbolic aircraft the position of the deviation bar is the same as the position of the chosen VOR radial or LOC Course to the aircraft.
  • Page 191 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 12. Deviation Scale - when tuned to a VOR frequency, each white dot represents 2” of deviation left or right of course. When tuned to a Localizer, the deviation is 1/2” per dot. In RNAV “APPR”...
  • Page 192 SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE No Change. SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components of the Bendix/King KCS 55A pictorial navigation system on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 12 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 193 0,17 SUMMARY 10,12 4,591 1419,37 16,36 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components of the Bendix/King KCS 55A pictorial navigation system on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 13 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 194 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION KCS 55A Compass System provides the pilot with a visual display of the aircraft's heading and position in relation to a desired course. The KCS 55A includes a magnetic slaving...
  • Page 195 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 compass card will automatically fast slave at the rate of 180 degrees per minute towards the magnetic heading. The system will remain in this fast slave mode for 120 seconds after which it will automatically revert to the normal slaving mode and slave at a constant rate of 3 degrees per minute to keep the system aligned with the earth’s magnetic field.
  • Page 196 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 desired frequency. For LOC operation the selected course pointer should be set to the inbound localizer course. The glideslope pointer will deflect into view after a 2 to 12 second delay if a usable glideslope signal is received. The glideslope pointer indicates the relative position of the glideslope path with respect to the aircraft.
  • Page 197 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-15 the NAV receiver is malfunctioning, or (5) the aircraft is out of range of the selected ground station. (The Compass Card will continue to display the aircraft heading even if a usable NAV signal is not being received.) If the Glideslope pointers remain...
  • Page 199 Model 177RG DP-014-14 CESSNA 177RG Flight Manual Supplement Bendix King ADF system KR 87 When the Bendix King ADF system KR 87 is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 Drabpol Change Registry, this...
  • Page 200 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-14 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision 1-10 Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 201 This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of Bendix King ADF system KR 87 on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. Bendix King Silver Crown Plus Avionics Systems Pilot’s Guide P/N 006-18110-0000 revision 5 or later applicable revision, should be referred to for operating instructions.
  • Page 202 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-14 clockwise past the detent. The volume control is used to adjust the audio output for a comfortable listening level. NOTE: The audio muting feature of the KR 87 will cause the audio output to be muted unless the receiver is locked onto a valid station.
  • Page 203 Figure 1 – KI 227-01 control functions SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE No Change. SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 5 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 204 3,39 SUMMARY 6,71 3,044 573,6 6,61 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components of the Bendix King ADF system KR 87 on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 6 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 205 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-14 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION OPERATING MODES The KR 87 Automatic Direction Finder has two operational modes. In the ANT (Antenna) mode (ADF button out) the loop antenna is disabled, and the unit simply acts as a receiver, allowing audio reception through the speaker or headphones.
  • Page 206 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-14 needle should slew to the station bearing in a positive manner, without excessive sluggishness, wavering, or reversals. FREQUENCY CONTROL Active Frequency: (The frequency to which the ADF is tuned). Displayed in the left hand window and may be changed with the concentric knobs when either timer mode (FLT or ET) is being displayed in the right hand window.
  • Page 207 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-14 TIMERS FLT/ET Button: If elapsed time (ET) is currently displayed the FLT/ET button will cause the flight timer to be displayed. Pressing this button again will exchange the two timers in the display.
  • Page 208 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-14 the ET message is flashing the timer is in the ET Set mode. In this mode a number up to 59 minutes, 59 seconds may be preset into the elapsed timer with the concentric knobs. With the small knob pressed in the 10's of seconds digit may be changed;...
  • Page 209 Bendix King KI 209 VOR/LOC/Glideslope indicator When the Bendix King KI 209 VOR/LOC/Glideslope indicator is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 in Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 210 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-13 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 211 Bendix King VOR/LOC/Glideslope indicator on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared by Drabpol Sp. Jawna P. Drabczyński i Wspólnik company. Bendix/King KI 208, KI 209 Installation Manual P/N 006- 00140-0004 revision 4 or later applicable revision, should be referred to for operating instructions.
  • Page 212 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-13 instructions. Information provided by the Bendix King KI 209 VOR/LOC/Glideslope indicator aircraft primary navigation information and in case of any discrepancy pilot should refer to the aircraft primary navigation system. All controls required to operate the KI 209 are located on the unit’s front panel and on the front panel of the related...
  • Page 213 Figure 1 – KI 209 Control Functions SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE No Change. SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed Bendix King KI 209 VOR/LOC/Glideslope indicator on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 5 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 214 KI 209 VOR/LOC Indicator 1,19 0,54 72,65 1,845 86,45 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed Bendix King KI 209 VOR/LOC/Glideslope indicator on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 6 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 215 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-13 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION VOR OPERATION Select the desired VOR station frequency with the NAV frequency controls. The NAV receiver volume control can then be adjusted to positively identify the station or listen to FSS reports.
  • Page 216 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-13 LOCALIZER OPERATION Localizer circuits are automatically energized when an ILS frequency is selected on the Nav/Comm receiver. By adjusting the NAV volume level, the localizer station can be identified and in some cases, ATIS information received. The localizer flag should disappear from view into the “To”...
  • Page 217 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-13 direction the pilot must fly to remain on the glideslope path. If the glideslope needle deflects upward, the aircraft is below the glideslope and must climb to center the needle. If the needle deflects downward, the aircraft is above the glide path and must descend to remain on the glide path.
  • Page 219 Bendix/King Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) System, is installed in the Cessna Model 177RG aircraft in accordance with Change Number Z-034-014 in Drabpol Change Registry, this Supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the Supplements Section (Section 9) of the Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 220 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-12 LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Revised Description of Approved Date of Pages Revision Revision Initial edition 10.05.2018 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Page Revision Date of Number Revision 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018 10.05.2018...
  • Page 221 Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-12 SECTION 1 GENERAL This supplement contains the changes and additional data applicable after installation of Bendix/King KN 62A Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) System on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft prepared Drabpol Jawna Drabczyński i Wspólnik company.
  • Page 222 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-12 frequency selection knobs. The function switch determines both the information displayed and the channeling source for the KN 62A. In Remote (RMT) mode, the KN 62A is channeled from an external control head, and the display shows range, speed, and time-to station.
  • Page 223 Figure 3 – KN 62A remote mode SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE No Change. SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change: Section 9 Page 5 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 224 1,797 28,3 0,33 SUMMARY 1,36 207,77 2,46 Table 1 - Weight and longitudinal centre of gravity of installed components of the Bendix/King KN 62A DME System on Cessna Model 177RG aircraft after change. Section 9 Page 6 Supplements Revision 0...
  • Page 225 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-12 SECTION 7 SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION When the KN 62A is locked to a ground station, range is displayed to the nearest 0.1 nautical mile from 0 to 99.9 nautical miles and to the nearest 1 nautical mile from 100 to 389 nautical miles.
  • Page 226 Cessna Aircraft Company Supplement No. Model 177RG DP-014-12 Other contributing factors to the DMEs effective range are the location and altitude of the ground transmitter, transmitter power output, and the degree of maintenance of the ground facility. The distance measured by the KN 62A is slant-range distance (measured on a slant from aircraft to ground station) and should not be confused with actual ground distance.