C-172N

ENGINE:

Number of Engines: 1 (Single)

Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming
Engine Model Number: 0-320-H2AD
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled,
horizontaUy-opposed, carburetor equipped,
four-cylinder engine with 320 cu. in.
displacement_
Max Power: 160 BHP
Max Speed: 2700 RPM.
PROPELLER

Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.

Model Number: 1C160/DTM7557
Number of Blades: 2
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 75 inches.
Minimum: 74 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed pitch.
FUEL

Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors): 100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue)
100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)
Total Capacity: 43 gallons. 54 gal
Total Usable: 40 gallons. 50 gal
OIL

Oil Grade: MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil, MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil
Capacity: 6 Quarts.
Total: 7 Quarts (if oil filter installed)

MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS

Takeoff / Landing 2300 lbs. (normal)

2000 lbs (utility)

Max. combined weight capacity for baggage areas 1 and 2: 120 lbs
Area 1: 120 lbs
Area 2: 50 lbs
SPEED

Max. at Sea Level: 125 KNOTS

Cruise, 75% Power at 8000 Ft: 122 KNOTS
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL: 770 FPM

SERVICE CEILING: 14, 200 FT

TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE

Ground Roll: 805 FT

Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle: 1440 FT
LANDING PERFORMANCE

Ground Roll: 520 FT

Total Distance Over 50-Ft Obstacle: 1250 FT
AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS

Stall Speed (CAS)

Flaps up, power off 50 KNOTS
Flaps down, power off 44 KNOTS

White Arc (Full Flap Operating Range): 41-85 KIAS

Green Arc (Normal Operating Range): 47 – 128 KIAS
Yellow Arc (Caution): 128 – 160 KIAS
Red Line (Maximum speed for all operations): 160 KIAS
VnE (Never Exceed Speed): 160
VnO (Max structural cruising speed): 128
Va (Maneuvering Speed) 2,300 Ibs: 97
1,950 Ibs: 89
1,600 Ibs: 80
Vfe (Max Flap Extended Speed): 85
Vy (Best Rate of Climb) 70
Vx (Best Angle of Climb) 60

Engine Speed Normal Operating Range: 2,200 - 2,700 RPM

Maximum Oil Temperature: 245°F (118°C)

Normal Operating Range Oil Temperature: 100°F - 245°F

 Maximum Operating Range Oil Pressure: 100 psi

Normal Operating Range Oil Pressure: 60 - 90 psi

Minimum Operating Range Oil Pressure: 25 psi

Maximum Maneuvering Entry Speed

Chandelles: 105 knots

Lazy Eights: 105 knots
Steep Turns: 95 knots
Spins: Use Slow Deceleration
Stalls (Except Whip Stalls): Use Slow Deceleration
Flight Load Factors:

Normal
Flaps Up: +3.8g, -1.52g
Flaps Down: +3.0g
Utility
Flaps Up: +4.4g, -1.76g
Flaps Down: +3.0g

SPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION

Takeoff: Flaps up

Normal Climb Out 70-80 KIAS

Short Field Takeoff, Flaps Up, Speed at 50 Feet 59 KIAS
Climb, Flaps Up:

Normal, Sea level 75-85 KIAS

Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level 73 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, 10,000 Feet 68 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb, Sea Level 59 KIAS
10,000 Feet 61 KIAS
Landing Approach

Normal Approach, Flaps Up 60-70 KIAS

Normal Approach, Flaps 40° 55-65 KIAS
Short Field Approach, Flaps 40° 60 KIAS
Balked Landing:

Maximum Power, Flaps 20°: 55 KIAS

Maximum Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed:

 2300 Lbs: 97 KIAS
1950 Lbs 89 KIAS
1600 Lbs 80 KIAS

Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity 15 KNOTS

STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS

Standard Empty Weight 1393 Ibs. SH1, 1419 lbs SH2

Maximum Useful Load 907 Ibs. SH1, 881lbs SH2
607 lbs UTIL, 581 lbs UTIL

SPECIFIC LOADINGS

Wing Loading: 13.2 lbs./ sq. ft

Power Loading: 14.4 Ibs./hp
AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION

Engine Failure After Takeoff 65 - 60 KIAS

Maneuvering Speed: 2300 Lbs 97 KIAS
1950 Lbs 89 KIAS
1600 Lbs 80 KIAS
Maximum Glide 65 KIAS
Precautionary Landing With Engine Power 60 KIAS
Landing Without Engine Power: Wing Flaps Up 65 KIAS
Wing Flaps Down 60 KIAS
ENGINE FAILURES

DURING TAKEOFF RUN:

(1) Throttle - IDLE.

(2) Brakes - APPLY.
(3) Wing Flaps - RETRACT.
(4) Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF.
(5) Ignition Switch - OFF.
(6) Master Switch – OFF

IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF:

(1) Airspeed - 65 KIAS (flaps up) 60 KIAS (flaps down)
(2) Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF.
(3) Fuel Shut off Valve --OFF.
 (4) Ignition Switch - OFF.
(5) Wing Flaps -- AS REQUIRED.
(6) Master Switch -- OFF.

DURING FLIGHT:

(1) Airspeed --65 KIAS.

(2) Carburetor Heat — ON.
(3) Fuel Shutoff Valve — ON, BOTH
(4) Mixture — RICH.
(5) Ignition Switch - BOTH (or START if propeller is stopped)
(6) Primer — IN and LOCKED.
FORCED LANDINGS

EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER

(1) Airspeed-- 65 KIAS (flaps UP).

60 KIAS (flaps DOWN).
(2) Mixture — IDLE CUT-OFF.
(3) Fuel Shutoff Valve — OFF.
(4) Ignition Switch — OFF.
(5) Wing Flaps - AS REQUIRED (40° recommended).
(6) Master Switch — OFF.
(7) Doors — UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
(8) Touchdown - SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
(9) Brakes — APPLY HEAVILY.

PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER

(1) Airspeed — 60 KIAS.
(2) Wing Flaps - 20°.
(3) Selected Field - FLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions, then retract flaps upon reaching a
safe altitude and airspeed.
(4) Radio and Electrical Switches — OFF.
(5) Wing Flaps - 40° (on final approach).
(6) Airspeed — 60 KIAS.
(7) Master Switch - OFF.
(8) Doors — UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
(9) Touchdown — SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
(10) Ignition Switch — OFF.
(11) Brakes - APPLY HEAVILY
 DITCHING
(1) Radio — TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121. 5 MHz, giving location and intentions.
(2) Heavy Objects (in baggage area) — SECURE or JETTISON.
(3) Approach — High Winds, Heavy Seas — INTO THE WIND.
Light Winds, Heavy Swells - PARALLEL TO SWELLS.
(4) Wing Flaps – 20 - 40°.
(5) Power - ESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT at 55 KIAS.
(6) Cabin Doors -- UNLATCH.
(7) Touchdown — LEVEL ATTITUDE AT ESTABLISHED RATE OF DESCENT.
(8) Face — CUSHION at touchdown with folded coat.
(9) Airplane — EVACUATE through cabin doors. If necessary, open window and flood cabin to
equalize pressure so doors can be opened.
(10) Life Vests and Raft - INFLATE.
FIRES

DURING START ON GROUND

(1) Cranking — CONTINUE, to get a start which would suck the flames and accumulated fuel
through the carburetor and into the engine.
If engine starts:
(2) Power — 1700 RPM for a few minutes.
(3) Engine - SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage.
If engine fails to start:
(4) Cranking — CONTINUE in an effort to obtain a start.
(5) Fire Extinguisher — OBTAIN (have ground attendants obtain if not installed).
(6) Engine — SECURE.
a. Master Switch -- OFF.
b. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
c. Fuel Shutoff Valve — OFF.
(7) Fire — EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt.
(8) Fire Damage — INSPECT, repair damage or replace damaged components or wiring before
conducting another flight.

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

(1) Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF
(2) Fuel Shutoff Valve - OFF.
(3) Master Switch — OFF.
(4) Cabin Heat and Air -- OFF (except wing root vents).
(5) Airspeed — 100 KIAS (If fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find an airspeed which
will provide an incombustible mixture).
(6) Forced Landing -- EXECUTE (as described in Emergency Landing Without Engine Power).
 ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
(1) Master Switch — OFF.
(2) Avionics Power Switch — OFF.
(3) All other switches (except ignition switch) - OFF
(4) Vents/Cabin Air/Heat - CLOSED.
(5) Fire Extinguisher — ACTIVATE (if available).
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate the cabin.
f fire appears out and electrical power is necessary for continuance of flight:
(6) Master Switch- ON.
(7) Circuit Breakers — -CHECK for faulty circuit, do not reset.
(8) Radio/Electrical Switches — ON one at a time, with delay after each until short circuit is
localized.
(9) Avionics Power Switch - ON
(10) Vents/Cabin Air/Heat — OPEN when it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished.

CABIN FIRE

(1) Master Switch -- OFF.

(2) Vents/Cabin Air/Heat — CLOSED (to avoid drafts).
(3) Fire Extinguisher — ACTIVATE (if available)
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate the cabin.
(4) Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage.

WING FIRE

(1) Navigation Light Switch -- OFF.

(2) Strobe Light Switch -- OFF.
(3) Pitot Heat Switch -- OFF.

LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE

(1) Wing Flaps -- AS DESIRED.

(2) Approach -- NORMAL.
(3) Touchdown -- GOOD TIRE FIRST, hold airplane off flat tire as long as possible with aileron control.

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS

OVER-VOLTAGE LIGHT ILLUMINATES

(1) Avionics Power Switch - OFF

(2) Master Switch -- OFF (both sides).
 (3) Master Switch -- ON.
(4) Over-Voltage Light -- OFF.
(5) Avionics Power Switch - ON
If over-voltage light illuminates again:
(6) Flight -- TERMINATE as soon as practical

AMMETER SHOWS DISCHARGE

(1) Alternator - OFF.

(2) Nonessential Electrical Equipment -- OFF.
(3) Flight - TERMINATE as soon as practical.

1. What is the engine speed normal operating range?

2. The maximum landing weight is?

3. The rate of climb at sea level?

4. What is the diameter of the propeller?

5. The normal operating oil temperature range is?

6. For the landing performance, the ground roll is?

7. What is the maximum useful load of a C-150?

8. The maximum recommended turbulent air penetration speed is?

9. The maximum combined weight capacity for baggage areas 1 and 2?

10. In the airspeed indicator of Cessna-150, what is the speed range in white arc?

11. The oil capacity of the engine pump is?

12. The maximum take-off weight of the C-150 is?

13. What is the flight load factor limits, flaps up?

14. For the take-off performance, the ground roll is?

15. The maximum speed at sea level is?

16. The maximum maneuvering entry speed for steep turn is?

17. The maximum landing weight of the C-150 is?

18. The normal operating range (green arc) for oil pressure is?

19. What is the total capacity of standard fuel tanks of a Cessna-150?

20. What is the flight load factor, flaps down?

21. What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during climb?

Decrease rate of climb and increase airspeed

22. The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to?

Immediately establish a proper gliding attitude and airspeed

23. The electrical system of a Cessna-152 is supplied by a?