Plus One Flyers

Cessna 172NCheckout

INSTRUCTOR:______

STUDENT:______

DATE COMPLETED______

OBJECTIVE

With the use of the Pilot’s Information Manual, the pilot will be able to identify information relating to the safe operation of the Cessna 172N. A reference number that indicates the page in the POH where information on the question may be found follows each question.

GENERAL

  1. What is the total fuel capacity? _____ What is the total useable? _____ (7-20)
  1. What is the fuel capacity with long range tanks? _____ (7-20)
  1. What are the approved fuel grades and colors (8-11)
  1. Where are the three fuel drain locations? _____ (4-5,6)
  1. How should the fuel selector be positioned after shut down and re-fueling? (7-21)
  1. What are the oil capacity, minimum oil, and oil grade to be used? (8-10, 11)
  1. What is the maximum crosswind component? ______(4-20)
  1. What is the maximum recommended flap setting for strong crosswind landings? _____ (4-20)

AIRCRAFT LIMITATIONS

1. What is the Never Exceed Speed (Vne)? _____ (2-4)

2. What is the Maneuvering Speed (Va) at 3,100 lbs? _____ (2-4)

3. What is the Maximum Flap Extended Speed (Vfe)? (2-4)

10 Degrees

20 Degrees

30 Degrees

4. What is the Maximum Takeoff Weight?_____ (2-6)

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

  1. What is the airspeed for maximum glide? _____ (3-4)
  1. What is the glide distance from 6,000’ with no wind? _____ (3-9)

3. What is the procedure for engine failure immediately after takeoff? (3-3)

NORMAL PROCEDURES

  1. What is the 0 degree flap Normal Climb speed after a normal takeoff? _____ (4-7)
  1. What is the flaps down final approach speed for a normal landing? _____ (4-9)
  1. What is the Best Angle of Climb speed? _____ (4-3)
  1. What is the Best Rate of Climb speed? _____ (4-3)

PERFORMANCE

  1. What is the stall speed (KIAS) with the most forward C.G., 2300 lbs, flaps up and a 45 degree bank? (5-11)
  1. What is the takeoff distance to clear a 50 ft obstacle using maximum performance procedures, at gross weight, 6,000 ft elevation, and 30 degrees C? (5-12)
  1. What is the expected fuel consumption at a cruise altitude of 10,000 ft with 64% power and 20 degrees above standard temperature? (5-16)
  1. What is the expected maximum range with 40 gallons useable fuel and a 45 min reserve at 65% power, 10,000 ft, zero wind, and standard temperature? (5-17)
  2. What is the short field landing distance over a 50 ft obstacle using maximum performance procedures, with an 18kt headwind, 6,000 ft elevation, and 30 degrees C? (5-10)

WEIGHT AND BALANCE

  1. Using the sample loading chart as empty weight, what is the takeoff weight and CG with full tanks, a pilot weight of 200 lbs, a front passenger weight of 130 lbs, rear passenger weights of 180 lbs, and 150lbs of baggage? (6-9) and (2-12).
  1. Is the weight and CG within limits? (6-11)

Power Settings for C172N
Condition / Power / Result (Kts)
Climb / Full / VY 73 or VX 59
Cruise / 2400 / 125
Approach Level / 2200 / 90
Approach Level (100) / 2200 / 90
VA / 2200 / 90
Slow Flight (Flaps) / 1800 / 60
Slow Flight (No Flaps) / 1700 / 60
Normal Descent & Precision Descent / 1700 / 90 @ 500 FPM
Non Precision Descent / 1300 / 90 @ 800
FPM
Pattern (Downwind) / 2200 / 90
Numbers / 1700 (Flaps1) / 90
Base / 1700 (Flaps 2) / 80
Final / Required (Flaps 3) / 70
Airspeeds for Various Configurations
Best Glide / 65
VA / 80-97
VX / 59
VY / 73
VSO / 49
VS1 / 55
VR / 50-60
VFE (100) / 110
VNO / 128
VNE / 160