172RG Handling Notes Flashcards
What is the TAS?
125kts
What is the Fuel Capacity?
250L (234L usable)
What is the fuel burn?
38L per hour
What is the Take-off Power Settings?
Mixture: Rich
Pitch: Fine
Throttle: Full
What is the rotate speed?
60kts
What climb settings should you use after take-off?
Mixture: Rich
Pitch: 25
Throttle: 25
Speed: 80kts
What is the rotate speed in crosswind?
65kts
What settings are used in a normal climb?
Mixture: Rich
Pitch: 25
Throttle: 25
Speed: 90kts
Cowl Flaps: Open
Monitor MAP
What settings are used for Best Rate of Climb?
Mixture: Rich
Pitch: 2700 RPM
Throttle: Full
Speed: 84 kts
Cowl Flaps: Open
Monitor MAP
What settings are used for Best Angle of Climb?
Mixture: Rich
Pitch: 2700 RPM
Throttle: Full
Speed: 64kts
Cowl Flaps: Open
Monitor MAP
What is the process when levelling off for a cruise?
- Check CHT
- Close Cowl Flaps if temp green
- Let aircraft accelerate to approx 100 kts.
- Power to 23” 2400 RPM
- Lean Mixture
What is the descent cruise power settings?
- TOD checks complete
- Reduce power to 20” 2400 RPM
- 500 fpm
What is the glide speed?
70kts
What is MTOW?
1202kg
VNE
164kts
VNO
145kts
VFE
10° 130kts
10-30° 100kts
VLE and VLO
140kts
Max Crosswind
15kts
Clean Stall
46kts
Stall 10°
42kts
Stall 30°
39kts
VA
106kts
What is the phase one check for engine failure during take-off roll?
Throttle - Idle
Brakes - Apply
What is the phase one check for engine failure immediately after take-off?
Lower Nose
Landing Area within 30°
Gear Down
Flap as required
What is the phase one check for engine failure during flight?
Airspeed - 75kts
Fuel Selector - Both
Caby - Hot
If restart has not occured:
Mixture: Rich
Auxillary Fuel Pump: On (if pressure below 0.5 PSI)
Ignition Switch: Both (Start if prop stopped)
What are the phase one checks if the landing gear fails to retract?
Gear Lever: Recycle
Master: On
What are the phase one checks if the landing gear fails to extend?
- Gear Pump Circuit Breakers: Check/Reset
- Master: On
- Gear Lever: Recyle
What are the phase one checks if there is engine fire during start?
Ignition: Start/Continue Cranking
What are the phase one checks if there is an engine fire and the engine fails to start?
Throttle: Full Open
Mixture: Idle Cutoff
Cranking: Continue
Fuel Shutoff Valve: Off
Auxiliary Fuel Pump: Off
What are the phase one checks if there is engine fire during flight?
Fuel Shutoff Valve: Off
Mixture: Idle Cutoff
Auxiliary Fuel Pump: Off
Master: Off
What are the phase one checks if there is electrical fire during flight?
Master: Off
Vents, Cabin Heat and Air: Closed
Fire Extinguisher: Activate
What are the phase one checks if there is cabin fire?
Master: Off
Vents, Cabin Heat and Air: Closed
Fire Extinguisher: Activate
After fire extinguished, ventilate the cabin.
What are the phase one checks if there is a wing fire?
Landing/Taxi Lights: Off
Navigation Lights: Off
Strobes: Off
Pitot Heat: Off
What is the engine?
Lycoming O-360-FIA 6
What is the Power & RPM?
180HP 2700RPM
What is the propeller?
McCauley 76.5 inch diameter
What is the max baggage?
90kg
What is the oil capacity?
8.5 max 5 min ltrs
What are the tyre pressures?
Main: 38 psi
Nose: 45 psi
What is the endurance?
234L @ 38L = 369 - 30 = 339 min
What are the pre-start checks (flow)?
- brakes - on
- controls - full and free
- manual gear - stowed
- fuel - both
- cowl flaps - open
- mixture - rich
- pitch - fine
- throttle - set
- carby - cold
- gear lever - down
- switches - as required
- circuit breakers - in
- avionics - off
- master on
if cold:
prime x 3
fuel pump - on
if hot:
fuel pump - on
What are the after start checks (flow)?
Throttle - 1000rpm
Fuel pump - off
Cowl flaps - closed
Mixture - lean
Pressure - green
Amps - charge
Volt light - out
Avionics - on
Flaps - up
Beacon - on
Transponder - standby
Altimeter - Set
DG - set
Navaids - set
