Cessna 17273274 Pilot Operating Handbook page 55

CESSNA
MODEL 172N
CRUISE
1.
Power -- 2200-2700 RPM (no more than 75% is recommended).
2. Elevator and Rudder Trim (if installed) -- ADJUST.
3.
Mixture -- LEAN.
DESCENT
1. Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
2. Mixture -- ADJUST for smooth operation (full rich for idle power).
3. Power -- AS DESIRED.
4. Carburetor Heat -- FULL HEAT AS REQUIRED (to prevent
carburetor icing).
BEFORE LANDING
1.
Seats, Belts, Harnesses -- SECURE.
2. Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
3. Mixture -- RICH.
4. Carburetor Heat -- ON (apply full heat before reducing power).
5. Autopilot (if installed) -- OFF.
6. Air Conditioner (if installed) -- OFF.
LANDING
NORMAL lANDING
1.
Airspeed -- 60-70 KIAS (flaps UP).
2.
Wing Flaps --AS DESIRED (0
85 KIAS).
Airspeed -- 55-65 KIAS (flaps DOWN).
3.
4. Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST.
5. Landing Roll -- LOWER NOSE WHEEL GENTLY.
6. Braking -- MINIMUM REQUIRED.
SHORT FIELD LANDING
1. " Airspeed -- 60-70 KIAS (flaps UP).
2. Wing Flaps -- FULL DOWN (40
3. Airspeed -- 59 KIAS (until flare).
4. Power -- REDUCE to idle after clearing obstacle.
5. Touchdown -- MAIN WHEELS FIRST.
6.
Brakes -- APPLY HEAVILY.
7. Wing Flaps -- RETRACT.
1 July 1979
NORMAL PROCEDURES
° °
-10
below 110 KIAS, 10
°
).
SECTION 4
° °
below
-40
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