Cessna 17273274 Pilot Operating Handbook page 23

CESSNA
MODEL 172N
UTILITY CATEGORY
Maximum Ramp Weight: 2007 lbs.
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2000 lbs.
Maximum Landing Weight: 2000 lbs.
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment: In the utility category. the
baggage compartment and rear seat must not be occupied.
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
NORMAL CATEGORY
Center of Gravity Range:
Forward: 35.0 inches aft of datum at 1950 lbs. or less, with straight line
variation to 38.5 inches aft of datum at 2300 lbs.
Aft: 47.3 inches aft of datum at all weights.
Reference Datum: Lower portion of front face of firewall.
UTILITY CATEGORY
Center of Gravity Range:
Forward: 35.0 inches a.ft of datum at 1950 lbs. or less, with straight line
variation to 35.5 inches aft of datum at 2000 lbs.
Aft: 40.5 inches aft of datum at
Reference Da\um: Lower portion of front face of firewall.
MANEUVER LIMITS
NORMAL CATEGORY
This airplane is certificated in both the normal and utility category.
The normal category is applicable to aircraft intended for non-aerobatic
operations. These include any maneuvers incidental to normal flying,
stalls (except whip stalls), lazy eights. chandelles, and turns in which the
angle of bank is not more than 60
are not approved.
UTILITY CATEGORY
This airplane is not designed for purely aerobatic flight. However. in
the acquisition of various certificates such as commercial pilot and flight
instructor, certain maneuvers are required by the FAA. All of these
maneuvers are permitted in this airplane when operated in the utility
category.
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. Aerobatic maneuvers, including spins,
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
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