Aircraft Limitations Flashcards
Vr
Rotate speed: 55
Vy
Best rate: 74
Vx
Best angle: 62
Vg
Best glide: 68
Vso
Stall Speed in Landing Config: 40
Vs1
Stall Speed in Clean Config: 48
Vno
Max Structural Speed (Smooth Air): 129
Vfe
Max flap extend speed: 85
Va
Manuvering Speed: 90-105
Vne
Never Exceed: 163
Oil Type
Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil
Oil Amounts
Total: 9qt
Sumpable: 8qt
Minimum: 2qt
Epic Minimum: 6qt
What kind of Oil Sump do we have?
Wet sump
Amount of fuel a C172 can hold?
56g Total (28g each tank)
53g Useable (26.5 each tank)
What type of Fuel & Color
100LL (AvGas) Blue
Engine Specifications?
Lycoming IO-360-L2A
180 HP at 2700 RPM
Lycoming IO-360-L2A Meaning
I- Fuel Injected
O-Overhead valves
360- 360 cu in of displacement (size)
L2A- Accessory Package
What type of Flaps
Single-Slot Type Flaps with Fowler characteristics
Max crosswind Component
Max is 20- Not tested in more, but is possible
What types of Weight categories are there?
Normal- Std procedure
Utility- Meant for acrobatics
Load Factor under Normal category?
Normal: -1.52g to +3.8g
Load Factor under Utility category?
Utility: -1.76g to +4.4g
Load Factor with flaps?
+3g
Baggage Weight Limit Area A
Area A: 120 Lbs
Baggage Weight Limit Area B
Area B: 50 Lbs
Combined Baggege Limit of A and B
Overall: 120 Lbs
How does CG affect performance?
Foward CG: Better for maneuvers and stall recovery
Aft CG: Better for cruise operations (less drag because of less tail lift)
What is a Spin?
Aggrevated Stall that results in a spin (Autorotation)
Spin Recovery?
PARE
Power Idle
Aerlions Neutral
Rudder Oppisote
Elevator down
How many Placards do we have?
13
