C-172P Limitations

Question 1

Vne

Answer 1

Never Exceed Speed: 158 KIAS

Question 2

Vno

Answer 2

Maximum Structural Cruising Speed: 127 KIAS

Question 3

Va

Answer 3

Maneuvering Speed: 99 KIAS at 2400 lbs

Question 4

Vfe

Answer 4

Maximum Flap Extended Speed:

110 KIAS Flaps 10

85 KIAS Flaps 10 - 30

Question 5

Vso

Answer 5

58 MPH

Question 6

Vs1

Answer 6

44 KIAS

Question 7

What is the Red Line on the Airspeed Indicator?

Answer 7

It is Vne: 158 KIAS

Question 8

What is the Yellow Arc on the Airspeed Indicator?

Answer 8

Caution Range: 127 KIAS (Vno) to 158 KIAS (Vne)

Question 9

What is the Green Arc on the Airspeed Indicator?

Answer 9

Normal Operating Range: 44 KIAS to 127 KIAS (Vno)

Question 10

What is the White Arc on the Airspeed Indicator?

Answer 10

Flaps Down Range: 33 KIAS to 85 KIAS (Vfe)

Question 11

Engine Manufacturer?

Answer 11

Lycoming

Question 12

Maximum Horsepower?

Answer 12

160 BHP

Question 13

Maximum RPM

Answer 13

2700

Question 14

Maximum Oil Tempertaure (Red Line)

Answer 14

245 degrees F

Question 15

Green Arc on Oil Temperature Gauge (Normal Range)

Answer 15

100 to 245 degrees F

Question 16

Minimum Oil Pressure (red line)

Answer 16

25 PSI

Question 17

Maximum Oil Pressure (red line)

Answer 17

115 PSI

Question 18

Green Arc on Oil Pressure Gauge (Normal Range)

Answer 18

60 to 90 PSI

Question 19

Fuel Grade

Answer 19

100LL (Blue)

100 (Green)

Question 20

Green Arc on Tachometer (Normal Range)

Answer 20

2100 to 2700 RPM

Question 21

Red Line on Tachometer (Max Continuous Power)

Answer 21

2700 RPM

Question 22

Maximum Weight (Normal Category)

Answer 22

2,550 LBS

Question 23

Maximum Weight (Utility Category)

Answer 23

2,100 LBS

Question 24

Maximum Baggage (Normal Category)

Answer 24

120 LBS

Question 25

Maximum Baggage (Utility Category)

Answer 25

ZERO

Question 26

In the Normal Category: Center of Gravity (CG) Limits at 2,325 LBS

Answer 26

35.0 to 47.3 inches aft of reference datum

Question 27

In the Normal Category: Center of Gravity (CG) limits at 1,950 LBS and less

Answer 27

83.0 to 93.0 inches aft of reference datum

Question 28

In the Utility Category: Center of Gravity (CG) limits at 1,950 LBSand less?

Answer 28

35 to 40.5 inches aft of the reference datum

Question 29

What is the entry speed for Steep Turns, Lazy Eights and Chandelles?

Answer 29

95 KIAS for Steep Turns

105 KIAS for all others

Question 30

Maximum Positive Flight Load Factor (G Force) in the Normal Category?

Answer 30

3.8 G

Question 31

Maximum Positive Flight Load Factor (G Force) in the Utility Category?

Answer 31

4.4 G

Question 32

Maximum Negative Flight Load Factor (G Force)?

Answer 32

• 1.52 for the Normal Category
• 1.76 for the Utility Category

Question 33

Is the airplane approved for flight in icing conditions?

Answer 33

No

Question 34

Total Fuel Capacity

Answer 34

50 GAL

Question 35

Unusable Fuel Quantity?

Answer 35

2 GAL (1 GAL in each tank)

Question 36

Usable Fuel Quantity?

Answer 36

48 GAL