4 - Normal Procedures

Question 1

Normal takeoff climb out speed? How bout short field with 10 degree flaps at 50 feet?

Answer 1

Normal climb out: 75-85 KIAS Short field with 10degree flaps: 56 KIAS

Question 2

Normal enroute Climb speed with flaps up? Sea level? 10,000 feet?

Answer 2

Sea level climb: 75-85 KIAS 10,000’ climb: 70-80 KIAS

Question 3

Best rate of climb? Best angle of climb?

Answer 3

Best rate of climb 74 KIAS Best angle of climb? 62 KIAS

Question 4

Normal landing approach… with flaps up? flaps 30 degrees?

Answer 4

Normal landing approach… with flaps up 65-75 flaps 30 degrees? 60-70

Question 5

Balked landing speed?

Answer 5

Maximum power with 20 degrees of flaps: 60 KIAS

Question 6

Maximum recommended turbulent air penetration speeds… 2550 lbs? 2200 lbs? 1900 lbs?

Answer 6

Maximum recommended turbulent air penetration speeds… 2550 lbs: 105 KIAS 2200 lbs: 98 KIAS 1900 lbs: 90 KIAS

Question 7

What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity?

Answer 7

takeoff or landing: 15 Knots

Question 8

During preflight engine inspection, how much oil should you have?

Answer 8

Do not operate with less than five quarts. Fill to eight quarts for extended flight

Question 9

What lights to light up and when? BCN LAND TAXI NAV STRB

Answer 9

BCN: Before starting engine, then always on while engine on LAND: When cleared for takeoff, then when flying near airports during day or around birds, or whenever the extra visibility of yourself is useful in air. However, to extend the service life of the light, you can just use the taxi light in most situations TAXI: When taxiing day or night NAV: Not required during day, mandatory at night STRB: Optional during day while flying. Day taxiiing use may be overkill So really, just the beacon is fine.

Question 10

After starting, what should the oil pressure gage show in cold and warm weather?

Answer 10

It should start to show pressure within 30 seconds for warm weather, and one minute in very cold weather. If this isn’t the case, stop the engine and investigate lack of oil pressure.

Question 11

When should you use the fuel injector?

Answer 11

Well, the only time you don’t have to really is on warm days within 20-30 minutes of the last flight, as fuel will still be in fuel manifold and empty injector nozzle lines will fill before engine dies.

Question 12

What is the recommended starter duty cycle?

Answer 12

You get 3 tries at: cranking starter for 10 seconds with 20 second cool downs inbetween Then 10 minutes 3 more tries of 10 seconds with 20 second cool down Still doesn’t start? Initiate investigation.

Question 13

What’s a good RPM for ground operations?

Answer 13

800-1000 RPM, and this can be leaned at 1200 RPM first

Question 14

When taking off at high altitudes, what is prudent to do that is uncommon at lower altitudes?

Answer 14

Lean the mixture for max RPM in full throttle during a static runup.

Question 15

When is it a good idea to use 10 degrees of flaps for takeoff?

Answer 15

10 degrees of flaps during takeoff reduces the ground roll and provides a bit of extra lift while rolling. Therefore, it’s a good idea to use for short fields and/or soft field takeoffs.

Question 16

How should you perform takeoffs into strong crosswinds?

Answer 16

Partially deflect ailerons into wind during ground roll and accelerate to a speed light higher than normal. Then lift off briskly to prevent possible settling back onto the runway while drifting. When clear of ground make a coordinated turn into the wind to correct for drift.

Question 17

How should you lean the mixture at or below 75% power?

Answer 17

Full rich, then rotate the knob CCW to lean the mixture slowly. Monitor EGT indicator. Keep going with the increase in EGT until a decrease is just detectable. Then slowly reverse in rich direction until an EGT decrease is again just detectable. This is peak EGT, and you should mark it with the EGT index pointer. You may further richen it 50 degree turn to “recommended lean” mixture for best performance. Any altitude or throttle changes will require peak EGT be redetermined. The whole process should be done slowly and take about a minute.

Question 18

When is it recommended to use an external preheater and external power source to start the aircraft?

Answer 18

When air temperates are below -6C, the use of an external preheater and external power source are recommended.

Question 19

Cessna 172S - Before Starting Engine Checklist

Answer 19

1. Preflight inspection – COMPLETE
2. Passenger Briefing – COMPLETE
3. Seats and seat belts – ADJUST AND LOCK
4. Brakes – TEST AND SET
5. Circuit Breakers – CHECK IN
6. Electrical Equipment – OFF
7. Avionics Master Switch – OFF
8. Fuel Selector Valve – BOTH
9. Fuel Shutoff Valve – ON
10. Avionics Circuit Breakers – CHECK IN

Question 20

Cessna 172S - Starting Engine with Battery Checklist

Answer 20

1. Throttle – OPEN 1/4 INCH
2. Mixture – IDLE CUTOFF
3. Prop Area – CLEAR
4. Master Switch – ON
5. Flashing Beacon – ON
6. (if cold) Aux Fuel Pump Switch – ON
7. (if cold) Mixture – SET TO FULL RICH until stable flow indicated (3-5s) then IDLE CUTOFF
8. (if cold) Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch – OFF
9. Ignition switch – START
10. Mixture – ADVANCE smoothly to RICH
11. Oil Pressure – CHECK
12. Nav Lights – ON as required
13. Avionics Master Switch – ON
14. Radios – ON
15. Flaps – RETRACT

Question 21

Cessna 172s - Before Takeoff Checklist

Answer 21

1. Parking Brake – SET
2. Passenger Seat Backs – MOST UPRIGHT POSITION
3. Seats and Seat Belts – CHECK SECURE
4. Cabin Doors – CLOSED AND LOCKED
5. Flight Controls – FREE AND CORRECT
6. Flight Instruments – CHECK AND SET
7. Fuel Quantity – CHECK
8. Mixture – RICH
9. Fuel Selector Valve – RECHECK BOTH
10. Throttle – 1800 RPM
    
    1. Magnets – CHECK
    2. Vacuum Gage – CHECK
    3. Engine Instruments and ammeter – CHECK
11. Annunciator Panel – Ensure non illuminated
12. Throttle – CHECK IDLE
13. Throttle – 1000 RPM or LESS
14. Throttle friction lock – ADJUST
15. Strobe lights – AS DESIRED
16. Radios and avionics – SET
17. NAV/GPS Switch – SET
18. Autopilot – OFF
19. Elevator Trim – SET for takeoff
20. Wing Flaps – Set for takeoff (0-10)
21. Brakes – RELEASE

Question 22

Cessna 172s - Normal Takeoff Procedure

Answer 22

1. Wing Flaps – 0-10
2. Throttle – FULL OPEN
3. Mixture – RICH (below 3,000’)
4. Elevator Control – LIFT NOSE at 55 KIAS
5. Climn Speed – 70-80 KIAS
6. Wing Flaps – RETRACT

Question 23

Cessna 172s - Short Field Takeoff Procedure

Answer 23

1. Wing Flaps – 10
2. Brakes – APPLY
3. Throttle – FULL OPEN
4. Mixture – RICH (below 3,000’)
5. Brakes – RELEASE
6. Elevator Control – SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
7. Climb Speed – 56 KIAS (until obstacles cleared)
8. Wing Flaps – RETRACT slowly after reaching 60 KIAS

Question 24

Cessna 172s - Normal Landing Procedure

Answer 24

1. Airspeed – 65-75 KIAS (flaps up)
2. Wing Flaps – AS DESIRED
3. Airspeed – 60-70 KIAS (Flaps down)
4. Touchdown – MAINS FIRST
5. Landing Roll – LOWER NOSE GENTLY
6. Braking – MINIMUM REQUIRED

Question 25

Cessna 172s - Short Field Landing Procedure

Answer 25

1. Airspeed – 65-75 KIAS (flaps up)
2. Wing Flaps – FULL DOWN (30)
3. Airspeed – 61 KIAS (until flare)
4. Power – REDUCE to idle after clearing obstacle
5. Touchdown – MAIN WHEELS FIRST
6. Brakes – APPLY HEAVILY
7. Wing flaps – RETRACT

Question 26

Cessna 172s - Balked landing procedure

Answer 26

1. Throttle – Full Open
2. Wing Flaps – RETRACT TO 20
3. Climb Speed – 60 KIAS
4. Wing Flaps – 10 until obstacles cleared, then RETRACT after reaching safe altitude and 65 KIAS