Cessna 172N Operating Handbook page 59

CESSNA
MODEL 172N
SECTION 4
NOR,MAL PF,OCEDURES
(4) HOLD THESE CO}ITROL INPUTS UIVIIL ROTATION STOPS.
(5) rn-OrreTloN
sTops, NELITRA LIZF- RUDDER, AND MAKE A
SMOOTH RECOVERY FROM THE RESULTING DryE.
NOTE
If disorientation precludes a visual determination of the
direction of rotation, the symbolic airplane in the turn
coordinator or the needle of the furn and bank indicator
may be referred to for this information.
Variation in basic airplane r€ging or in weight and balance due to
installed equipment or right seat occupancy can cause differences in be-
havior, particularly in extended spins. These differences itre normal and
will result in variations in the spin characteristics and in the spiraling
tendencies for spins of more than 2 turns. However, the recovery technique
should always be used and will result in the most expeditious recovery from
any spin.
Intentional spins with flaps extended are prohibited, since the high
speeds which may occur during recovery are potentially damaging to the
flap/wing stmcture.
L ANDI NG
NOR,UAt T ANDI NG
Normal landing approaches can be made with power-on or power-off
with any flap setting desired.
Surface winds and air turbulence are usual-
ly the primary factors in determining the most comfortable approach
speeds.
Steep slips should be avoided with flap settings greater than 20o
due to a slight tendency for the elevator to oscillate under certain combi-
nations of airspeed, sideslip angle, and center of gravity loadings.
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Carburetor heat should be applied prior to any significant
reduction or closing of the throttle.
Achral touchdown should be made with power-off and on the main
wheels first to reduce the landing speed and subsequent need for braking
in the landing roll.
The nose wheel is lowered to the runway gently after
the speed has diminished to avoid unnecessary nose gear loads. This
procedure is especially important in rough or soft field landings.
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