CESSNA SECTION 2

MODEL 17PN LIMITATIONS

SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction 2-3
Airspeed Limitations
2-4
Airspeed Indicator Markings
2-5
Power Plant Limitations
2-5
Power Plant Instrument Markings
2-6
Weight Limits
2-6
Normal Category 2-6
Utility Category 2-7
Center Of Gravity Limits
2-7
Normal Category
Utility Category 2-7
Maneuver Limits
Normal Category 2-7
Utility Category 4-t
Flight Load Factor Limits 2-B
It{ormal Category
2-8
Utility Category 2-B
Kinds Of Operation Limits
-9
Fuel Limitations
?-9
Placards
2-10

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CESSNA SECTION 2
MODEL 172N LIMITATIONS

INTRODUCTION
Section 2 includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and
basic placards necessary for the safe operation ofthe airplane, its engine,
standard systems and standard equipment. The limitations included in
this section have been approved by the Federat Aviation Administration.
When applicable, Limitations associated with optional systems or equip-
ment are included in Section 9.

NOTE

The airspeeds listed in the Airspeed Limitations chart

(figure 2-1) and the Airspeed Indicator Markings chart
(figure 2-2) are based on Airspeed Calibration data shown
in Section 5 with the normal static source. If the alternate
static source is being used, ample margins should be
observed to allow for the airspeed calibration variations
between the normal and alternate static sources as shown
in Section 5.
Your Cessna is certificated under FAA Type Certificate No. 3A1P as
Cessna Model No. 172N.
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AIftSPEED LIMITATIONS AIRSPEED NDICATOR MARKINGS

tirnitations and their operational significance are shown in
A r rr;rr:cl Airspeed indicator markings and their color code significance are
Ir,.rrro : L Mirneuvering speeds shown apply to normal category opera- shown in figure 2-2.
t.r(,n:j.'l'lr()rrtilitycategorymaneuveringspeedisshownontheoperational
I r n r r l,r,l,iorts placard. KIAS VALUE
MARKING SIGN IFICANCE
OR RANGE

SPEED KCAS KIAS REMAR KS White Arc 41 -85 Full Flap Operating Range. Lower
limit is maximum weght VSo in
Vrur Never Exceed Speed 158 160 Do not exceed this speed in landing conf iguration. Upper lmt
any operation. is maximum speed permissible with
flaps extended.
vrut) Maximum Structural 126 128 Do not exceed this speed
Cruising Speed except in smooth air, and Green Arc 47 - 128 Normal Operating Range. Lower limit
then only with caution. is maximum weight Vg at most forward
C.G. with flaps retracted. Upper limit
Maneuvering Speed is maximum structural cruising speed.
2300 Pounds 96 s7 Do not make full or abrupt
1950 Pounds 89 control movements above Yellow Arc 124 160 Operations must be gonducted with
1 600 Pounds BO 80 this speed. cauton and only in smooth air.

vrE Maximum Flap Extended 86 85 Do not exceed this speed Red Line 160 Maximum speed for all operations.
Speed with flaps down.
Figure 2-2. Airspeed Indicator Markings
Maximum Window Open t58 160 Do not exceed this speed
Speed with windows open.
POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS
Figure 2-1. Airspeed Limitations Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: O-320-HZAD.
Engine Operating Limits for Takeoff and Continuous Operations:
Maximum Power: 160 BHp.
Maximum Engine Speed: ZZ00 RpM.

NOTE
The static RPM range at full throtile (carburetor heat off
and full rich mixture) is 2280 to 2400 RpM.
Maximum OiI Temperature: 118oC (245.F).
Oil I'ressure, Minimum: 2b psi.
Maximum: 100 psi.
Propeller Mr,nufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller M<;del Number: 1C160/DTMZ55Z.
Propeller l)irrneter, Maximum: 25 inches.
Minimum: 24 inches.
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I,IMI'I'A'I'IONS MODEL 172N MODEL 172N l,lM l'l'A't't( )Nl ;

POWER PLAI\IT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS UTLITY CATEGCIRY

Power plant instrument markings and their color code significance Maximum Takeoff Weight: 8000 lbs.
are shown in figure 2-3. Maxirnum Landing Weight: 2000 trbs.
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment: In the utility categor..y, Ltrr,
baggage compartrnent and rear seat must be not occupied.
RED LINE GREEN ARC YELLOW ARC RED LINE
INSTRUMENT MINIMUM NORMAL CAUTION MAXIMUM
LIMIT OPERATING RANGE LIMIT
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS
Tachometer 2200 27OO RPM NORMAL CATEGORY
27OO RPM
Center of Gravity Range:
Forward: 35.0 inches aft of datum at 19b0 lbs. or less, with straight line
Oil Temperature 1000 2450F 2450F variation to B8.b inches aft of datum at 2300 ]bs.
Aft: 47.3 inches aft of datum at all weights.
Reference Datum: Lower poftion of front fce of firewall.
Oil Pressure 25 psi 60 90 psi 100 psi UTILTY CATEGORY
Center of Gravity Range:
Forward: 35.0 inches aft of datum at 1g50 lbs. or less, with straight line
Carburetor Air 15o to soc variation to 35.5 inches aft of datum at p000 lbs.
Temperature Aft: 40.5 inches aft of datum at aII weights.
Reference Datum: Lower portion of front fce of firewall.
Figure 2-3. Power I'l:rnt Instrument Markings

MANEUVER LIMITS
NORMAL CATEGORY
WEIGHT LIMITS This airplane is certificated in both the normal and utility categor..y.
The normal category is applicable to aircraft intended for noi-aerobati<:
NORMAL CATEGORY operations. These include any maneuvers incidental to normal flyin1,
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 2300 lbs. stalls (except whip stalls), lazy eights, chandelles, and turns in which ttr.
Mximum Landing Weight: 2300 lbs. angle of bank is not more than 60o. Aerobatic maneuvers, including spi.s,
Mrximurn Weight in Baggage Compelrtnrent: are not approved.
Raggage Area 1 (or passenger on child's seat) - Station 82 to 108: 120
lbs. See note below. UTILITY CATEGORY
llirggage Area 2 - Station 108 to 142: 50 lbs. See note below.
This airplane is not designed for purely aerobatic fiight. rrowovrr, rrr
NOTE the acquisition of various certificateJsuch as commercial pilot and f ligtrt.
instructor, certain maneuvers are required by the FA. Ar of r,lr.rr.
'l'lr. rrrilximum combined weight capacity for baggage maneuvers are permitted in this airplane when operated in tho utilit,v
rrr,r: I :r,rtrl 2 is 120 lbs. category.
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I,IM I'I'ATIONS

and rear seat must KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS

In the utility category, the baggage compartment- except those listed
,ot be occupied. No aerobatic maneuver" u''"'upp"o'ed
The airplane is equipped for day VFR and may be equipped for night
below: VFR and/or IFR operations. FAR Part 91 establishes the minimum
RECOMMENDED ENTRY SPEED*
required instrumentation and equipment for these operations. The refer-
MANEUVER ence to types of flight operations on the operating limitations placard
knots
105 reflects equipment installed at the time of Airworthiness Certificate
Chandelles knots
105 issuance.
Lazy Eights 95 knots
Steep Turns Slow Deceleration Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited.
Spins Slow Deceleration
StalIs (ExcePt WhiP Stalls)
*Abrupt use of the controls is prohibited above 97 knots'
FUEL LIMITATIONS
not be attempted' The
Aerobatics that may impose high toads should is that the airplane is 2 Standard Tanks: 2t.6U.S. gallons each.
important thing to Uear"i., mind in fiight maneuvers
up speed quigk]v with the nose Total Fuel: 43 U.S. gallons.
clean in aerodynamr"tl"i" ""a wili tuild Usable Fuel (all flight conditions): 40 U.S. gallons.
down. Proper speed is an esselrtiat iequirement for 9T""tti:i-"-: Unusable Fuel: 3 U.S. gallons.
";;ffii
t"'" "r'o"r o,I*'lv-:-.9-" exercised to avoid excesstve
;;;;;;;;;er,'and loads' In the execution of all 2 Long Range Tanks: 27 U.S. gallons each.
soeed which in turn can impose excossrve spins with flaps Total Fuel: 54 U.S. gallons.
H#";;;;:r".ilr""pi-"I. conrrors. Intentional
"r Usable FueI (aII flight conditions): 50 U.S. gallons.
extended are Prohibited' Unusable FueI: 4 U.S. gallons.
NOTE
To ensure maximum fuel capacity when refueling, place
the fuel selector valve in either LEFT or RIGHT position to
prevent cross-feeding.
FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS
NOTE
NORMAL CATEGORY
Takeoff and land with the fuel selector valve handle in the
Flight Load Factors (Gross Weigtrl' - 2300 Lbs'): +3.8e1, -r.52g BOTH position.
*Flaps UP
*Flaps Down +3.0g
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
of the above' and in all cases, the 100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
*The design load factors are lSOOl'
100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
structure meets or exceeds desiJn loads'
UTILITY CATEGORY
F light Load Factors (Gross Weight - 2000 lbs'): +4.49, -1.769
"Flaps Up +3.08
*h-laps Down

''l'lrrr rlosign load factors a're l6OVo of the above, and

in all cases, the
rt.r'rr'l,rro neets or exceeds design loads'
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MODEL 172N MODEL 172N SECTI()N:1
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I'LACAR DS 2. Forward of fuel selector valve:

'l'lro ft>Ilowing i.nformation is displayed in the form of comPosite or

r rrl i v idual Placards.
BOTH TANKS ON FOR
entry'
l. In full view of the pilot: (The "DAY-NIGHT-VFR-IFR"
as the airplane is
TAKEOFF & LANDING
shown on the example below' will vary
equiPPed.)
3. On the fuel selector val.ve (standard tanks):

This airplane must be operated in compliance with the operating

ii*ituii"" as stated in tne form of placards' markings' and BOTH - 40 GAL. ALL FLIGHT ATTITUDES
manuals. I,EFT.20 GAL. LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY
AXIMUMS RIGHT - 20 GAL. LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY
OFF
Normal CategorY Utility CategorY
MANEUVERING SPEED (IAS) 97 knots . 97 knots
GROSS WEIGHT 2300 lbs. . 2000 lbs.
FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR On the fuel selector valve (Iong range tanks):
Flaps Up +3.8, . +4.4, -1.76
Flaps Down +3.0 . +3.0
BOTH - 50 GAL. ALL FLIGHT ATTITUDES
Normal Category - No Acrobatic rnaneuvers including spins LEFT - 25 GAL. LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY
approved. RIGHT - 25 GAL. LEVEL FLIGHT ONLY
--_-^+
a'nd rear seat must not OFF
ility Category - Baggage compartment
be occuPied.

ACROBATIC MANEUVERS APPROVED-

EXCEPT TT{OSE LISTED BELOW 4. Near fuel tank filler cap (standard tanks):

Lazy
-NO
$m" y=+%ffi ffi"-
Eights 105 knots Stalls (except -,
ffiffi IOOLL/1OO
FUEL
MIN. GRADE AVIATION GASOLINE
SteepTurnsgSknotswhipstalls)SlowDeceleration CAP.21.5 U.S. GAL.
Alr,itude Ioss in stalt recovery -- 180 feet'
Alrrrrpt use of the controls prohibited above 97 knots' - neutralize
:;l)in ltecovuryt oppo"ite iudder - forward elevator prohibited'^Flight Near fuel tank filler cap (long range tanks):
.r,rrl,r'ols. Intentional spins witt flaps extended are
nrl.() l{n()wrl i"irrg corritOns protritrited' This airplane
is certified for
tlrl lollowitrg flight ;peratio'ns as of date of original airworthiness
, r ltltcitltl:
FUEL
IOOLL/1OO MIN. GRADE AVIATION GASOLINE
DAY-NIGHT.VF'R-IFR CAP. 27 U.S. GAL.
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MODEL 172N CESSNA SEC'I'ION:}
LIMITATIONS MODEL 172N EMERGENCY PROCEDURh)S

5. Near flaP indicator:

SECTION 3
AVOID SLIPS WITH FLAPS EXTENDED
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
6. In baggage comPartment:

120 POUNDS MAXIMUM TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
BAGGAGE AND/OR AUXILIARY PASSENGER
FORWARD OF BAGGAGE DOOR LATCH Introduction 3-3
Airspeeds For Emergency Operation 3-3
50 POUNDS MAXIMUM
BAGGAGE AF'I'OF RAGGAGE DOOR LATCH OPERATIONAL CHECKLISTS
MAXIMUM I20 I'OUNDS COMBINED Engine Failures 3-3
Engine Failure During Takeoff Run 3-3
FOR ADDITIONAI, I,OADING INSTR,UCTIONS Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff 3-4
SEE WI'IGII'I' AND BALANCE DATA Engine Failure During Flight 3-4
Forced Landings 3-4
Emergency Landing Without Engine Power 3-4
Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 3-4
Ditching 3-5
Fires 3-5
During Start On Ground 3-5
Engine Fire In Flight 3-6
Electrical Fire In Flight 3-6
Cabin Fire 3-6
Wing Fire 3-7
Icing B-7
Inadvertent Icing Encounter g-7
Static Source Blockage (Erroneous Instrument Reading
Suspected) g-8
Landing With A Flat Main Tiro B-8
Electrical Power Supply System Malfunctions g-8
Over-Voltage Light Illuminates B-8
Ammeter Shows Dischargo A-g

AMPLIFIED PIiOCEDURES
Engine Failure 3-11
Forced Landings 3-L2
Landing Without Elevator Control 3-t2
Fires 3-L2

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