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Cessna 170 170LE Flashcards

1
Q

What is the minimum amount of oil in a Cessna 170?

A

4 quarts

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2
Q

How long do you need to keep the engine under 800 rpm once started?

A

60 seconds

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3
Q

Engine warm up process involves what two steps

A

2-3 minutes at 800 rpm
3-5 minutes at 1000 rpm

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4
Q

Should you apply full carb heat during warmup?

A

Yes

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5
Q

What rpm should you check the magnetos?

A

1600 rpm

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6
Q

What magneto drops should be expected?

A

50 rpm for the right
75 rpm for the left

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7
Q

Except for idle check, don’t run the engine below what rpm?

A

600 rpm

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8
Q

What is Vy (best rate of climb)?

A

89 mph

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9
Q

What is the recommended cruising rpm?

A

2450 rpm

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10
Q

Above what altitude should you lean the mixture? What is the procedure for leaning the mixture?

A

5000 feet
10 to 25 rpm lean of max cruise rpm

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11
Q

Should you have carb heat on or off during landing?

A

Carb heat should be on for landing

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12
Q

What is the recommended glide speed?

A

70 to 75 mph

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13
Q

What is max flap extended speed?

A

90 mph

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14
Q

What is gross max weight normal category?

A

2200 lbs

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15
Q

What is gross max weight utility category?

A

1900 lbs

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16
Q

What is Vne?

A

160 mph

17
Q

How much horsepower does the Cessna 170 have?

A

145 bph

18
Q

What is the empty weight of the Cessna 170?

A

1220 lbs

19
Q

What is the fuel capacity of the Cessna 170?

A

33.5 gallons total
10.5 left
23.0 right

20
Q

What is the power off stalling speed?

A

49 mph

21
Q

What is a safe amount of flying time on full fuel?

A

3 hours

22
Q

What type of engine does the Cessna 170 have?

A

Continental C-145

23
Q

What is the oil capacity?

A

8 quarts

24
Q

When should you add oil?

A

Below 6 quarts

25
Q

How many fuel drains are there?

A

(4) Two tank drains, one line drain, one strainer drain

26
Q

What is the procedure for idling the engine upon shutdown?

A

800-1000 rpm for 2 minutes, before shutdown

27
Q

What is Vr?

A

50 mph

28
Q

Tire pressure in the main tires and tail wheel?

A

17-20 psi (asphalt)
25 psi (grass)

29
Q

Traffic pattern speeds

A

80 mph (1st notch)
70 mph (2nd notch)
60 mph (3rd notch)

30
Q

Steep turns speed

A

110 mph

31
Q

Lazy eights speed

A

110 mph

32
Q

Chandelles speed

A

110 mph

33
Q

What is the fuel burn at 75%?

A

6-7 gallons per hour

34
Q

What oil should be used in the summer?

A

100W+

35
Q

What oil should be used in the winter? (when below 40F)

A

80W+ or Phillips 20W50

36
Q

Should you use synthetic oil?

A

NO

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