C172 limitations/general info Flashcards
How many wilky plugs are there?
4; 1 on each wing and 1 on each flap.
Max take off weight
2550 lbs
What are the 2 filters underneath the dash?
Vacuum air filter and regulator filter
T/F: you can see the oil cooler when looking towards the firewall from the propellor.
True; it’s on the co-pilot side looking just over the #1 and 3 cylinders
What side of the taxi/landing light is the taxi light on (when looking directly at them)?
Right side
How many screws connect the left wing tip fairing (top and bottom) to the wing?
12
How many screws are on the fuel selector placard panel?
4
How many bolts are on the oil cooler?
6
How many inspection panels are on the back of the right flap?
4
How many screws are on each of the inspection panels on the back of the flap
3
How many bolts are on the flap push-pull rod bracket on the flap?
2
How many grease zirks are on the nose gear (front and back)
4
How many castle nuts cotter keys on the pilot seat?
4; 2 on front, 2 on back
What lights are on the left wing tip?
Red nav light and strobe light
If there is an AOA indicator, where would it be on the exterior of the plane?
Right wing, near the middle of the leading edge area
What is the max ramp weight?
2558 Lbs
What are the three antennae underneath the empennage from back to front?
Transponder, ADSB, Marker Beacon
What is the smallest breather tube/drain tube under the engine cowling?
Fuel flow divider over dump
What is the green breather tube/drain tube under the engine cowling?
Fuel pump breather tube
How many inspection panels are between the wing strut and wing root on the leading edge of the right wing?
3
What are the two glare shields on either wing tip?
Strobe and Nav light glare shields.
Should you call the tow bar missing if it is not in the baggage area?
Yes
How many cotter keys are on the rear seat adjustment lever bar?
2
How many placards are around/on the EPU door/port?
2
What is the vent for in the baggage area?
Avionics 2 cooling fan.
What is the proper action to take if the pilot door is locked at the start of your flow?
Crawl underneath the belly and enter from the co-pilot door; continue flow once pilot door is unlocked.
How many screws are on either h-stab root faring?
3
T/F: there is an inspection panel underneath each h-stab.
False, there is only one on the co-pilot side.
What is everything you need to yell “clear” before moving/touching?
Master battery, controls, flaps, and propeller.
What are the general times for completing each area of the flow (for a graded/competition flow)?
Cabin- 5:30, Tail- 7:30, Right wing- 9:45, Engine- 12:45, Right wing- 14:45
T/F: Alvey swings both ways
True
What are two ways to tell if the flap push/pull rods or aileron push/pull rods are bent?
Visibly seeing that they are bent or by not being able to spin them in place slightly
Is the propeller required to have any type of marking on it?
Yes, the back (part facing away from the pilot/copilot) needs some type of colored marking on the tip
What side of the propeller is the face?
The side that faces the pilot/co-pilot
how many screws hold the fire extinguisher bracket to the floor?
4
How many screws are on the main gear wheel hub?
3
How many bolts hold the magneto to the engine?
2
How many bolts are on the pilot yoke including the map clip?
7
How many bolts are on the co-pilot yoke?
5
How many inspection panels are on the right wing leading edge between the wing strut and wing?
3
How many aileron hinges are on the left wing?
3
How many screws hold the nav light housing to the wing tip?
5
How many screws are on the taxi/landing light housing?
16- 8 on top, 8 on bottom
How many inspection panels are on the top of the left wing near the fuel cap?
3
What are the two fuel placards on the top of each wing?
Amount and Grade of fuel
Where is the winterization placard?
Next to the pilot side yoke on the instrument panel
What are two ways to tell if the flap push/pull rods or aileron push/pull rods are bent?
Visibly seeing that they are bent or by not being able to spin them in place slightly.
Is the propeller required to have any type of marking on it?
Yes, the back (part facing away from the pilot/copilot) needs some type of colored marking on the tip.
What side of the propeller is the face?
The side that faces the pilot/co-pilot.
Vne
163 KIAS
Vno
129 KIAS
Va
105 KIAS @ 2550lbs 98 KIAS @ 2200lbs 90 KIAS @ 1900lbs
Vfe- 10 degrees
110 KIAS
White arc
40-85 KIAS
Max window open speed
163 KIAS
Red arc
20-40 KIAS
White arc
40-85 KIAS
What is the total amount of oil in the engine?
9 quarts
Is the G1000 manual required for flight in a G1000 equipped plane?
Yes
What is the clear breather tube/drain tube?
Battery breather tube
How many screws are around the standby airspeed indicator?
3
How many overhead inspection panels are over the back seat?
2
Reduced fuel load
35 gallons
Green arc
48-129 KIAS
Yellow arc
129-163 KIAS
Red line
163 KIAS
Max Takeoff weight
2550 lbs
Max weight in baggage area A
120 lbs
Max weight in baggage area B
50 lbs
Maximum baggage weight total
120 lbs
Total Fuel
56 gallons
Reduced fuel load
35 gallons
In the normal ground attitude how much of the nose strut should be showing?
2 inches or 3 fingers
What is the diameter of the propeller?
75”-76”
When looking underneath the engine, which side are the throttle and mixture on?
Mixture is on the left, throttle is on the right (opposite of the way they are in the cabin)
When checking the lights, which one is okay to turn back off before you do the walk around?
Strobes
What things do you check regarding the Weight and Balance?
Correct aircraft, signed by a mechanic and superseded
How many screws connect the glove box to the instrument panel?
4
T/F: You should check the fuel pump after turning on the master battery
False
What is the placard directly behind the pilot yoke slightly to the right?
Winterization placard
T/F: The “No Smoking” placard is required
True
How much space should there be for a correctly inflated nose strut?
At least 2 fingers wide
How many screws are on the spinner?
14
How many screws are on the pitot mast?
4
T/F: there is a pitot tube drain hole.
True. It’s on the back of the pitot tube on the bottom (very small).
How many bolts are in the gear strut step?
3
How many grease retainer rings are on the nose gear?
2
The ELT is placarded inop per 92.213(d) for a flight greater than 50nm. Is it still required?
Yes; the ELT is required on all flights greater than 50nm, thus still needed for the flight making it placarded incorrectly and required for flight.
The landing light is placarded inop per the MEL in an aircraft that does have an MEL. The plane is not for hire and it is a night flight. Is this legal?
Yes; the landing light is only required at night when then plane is for hire, thus not required for this flight.
The airspeed indicator is placarded inop per 91.213(d) in an airplane without an MEL. Is this legal?
No; the airspeed indicator is required per 91.213(d).
The standby altitude indicator is placarded inop per 91.213(d) for a day VFR flight in a non-MEL equipped plane. Is this legal?
Yes; the standby altitude indicator is not required per 91.213(d).
What is the minimum oil quantity?
5 quarts
What are the three fuel sumps on the bottom of the aircraft?
Fuel strainer sump Fuel selector valve Fuel resevoir tank
How many fuel sumps are on the aircraft?
13
Is the tow bar required?
Yes, It is found in the weight and balance
Maximum oil in baggage compartment A
64 quarts 16 gallons
Maximum water in the baggage compartment A
14.4 gallons
Maximum oil in baggage compartment B
7 gallons 27 quarts
Maximum water in baggage compartment B
6 gallons
How many oz can be in the baggage compartment?
1920 oz
How many screws hold the Nav light glare shield to the wingtip?
2
How many gaskets are on the fuel cap?
2 + 1 flapper valve on the bottom
How many screws hold the winterization plate on the engine cowling?
5
How many bell crank bolts are there for each aileron?
2
How many castle nut/cotter keys are on the rudder cable?
2 One per side
How many rudder hinge nuts are there?
3
What are you looking for in each section of the POH?
Cover page and that each section is there
What is the Antenna behind the rear window that says ‘GPS’ on it for?
ADS-B GPS Antenna
Where is the aircraft ID plate located?
On the pilot side of the tail in front of the H-stab and kinda towards the bottom
If the spinner were missing, how many bolts hold the prop on?
6
How many castle nuts/cotter keys are on the nose gear?
5
How many breather tubes are on the bottom left side of the engine?
5
What is the breather tube on the bottom right side of the engine?
Electric fuel pump overdump
Time leaving the cabin
5:30
Time finishing the tail
7:30
Time finishing the right wing
10:30
Time finishing the engine
12:30
Time finishing left wing
14:45
Diesel fuel in baggage A
16.8 gallons
Diesel in baggage B
7 gallons
Approved fuel grades (and colors)
100LL (blue) 100 (green)
Total usable fuel
53 gallons
Total fuel capacity each tank
28 gallons
Total fuel usable each tank
26.5 gallons
Vfe 20-30 degrees
85 KIAS
Propeller Manufacturer
McCauley Propeller Systems
In full view of the pilot (will vary with installed equipment)
On control lock
On the fuel selector valve
Near both fuel tank filler cap
On the flap control indicator
UP to 10 degrees (partial flap range with blue color code; mechanical detent at 10 degree position)
10 degrees to full (white color code;mechanical detent at 20 degree position)
In baggage compartment (Door)
A calibration card must be provided to indicate the accuracy of the magnetic compass in 30 degree increments
Molded on the oil filler cap/dipstick
Silk-screened on the instrument panel directly above the PFD
Silk-screened on the upper right instrument panel
On auxiliary power plug door and second placard on battery box
On the upper right side of the aft cabin partition
On the center overhead flood light control switch
