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FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual Supplement
DOCUMENT NUMBER 172057
ForCessna 172 P
Serial No. 17274010 to 17276673
Serial No: ________________ Reg. #: _________________
This supplement must be attached to the Pilots Operating Handbook and the FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual when STC SA2196CE (which increases the gross weight to 2550 lbs)
and STC SA4428SW, (which installs an O-360 Lycoming 180 HP engine), are installed.
The information contained herein supplements the information of the basic Airplane FlightManual. For limitations, procedures, and performance information not contained in thissupplement, consult the basic Airplane Flight Manual.
FAA Approved __________________________Margaret Kline
Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office
FAA Central Region
Wichita,KS
Date:___________________________
Original Date: 02/16/99

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LOG OF REVISIONS
RevisionPageDescriptionApprovedDateOrigAllOriginal Issue

G.M Baker

10/02/87

13&4
1-10

Added O-360-A4N
Changed Company Name

B.L. Sorensen

3/21/90

2All

Revised Weight And Balance Charts
Added Document Number

G. M. Baker

02/16/99

All

Reformatted, Added Document Number,Moved Table of Contents from CoverPage and Included Section Applicability,
Added Propellers,
Added Fuel Consumption Chart,
Added Section 7 Handling Service And
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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1: GENERAL ........................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 2: LIMITATIONS .................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .......................................................................... 8
SECTION 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES .............................................................................. 10
SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE .............................................................................................. 12
SECTION 6: WEIGHT AND BALANCE ................................................................................. 14
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SECTION 1: GENERAL
The information contained in this Flight Manual Supplement is FAA Approved material, and isapplicable to the operation of the airplane in accordance with STC SA2196CE which
increases the max. certificated takeoff weight to 2550lbs, when the airplane has previously
been modified with STC SA4428SW.
DESCRIPTIVE DATAENGINE
Engine Model Number: 0-360-A2F, A3A, A4A. A4M, and A4N
Engine Type: Normally aspirated, direct drive, air cooled, horizontally opposed,
carburetor equipped, four cylinder engine with 360 cu. in. displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed 180 rated BHP at 2700RPM.
Maximum Continuous RPM: 2700 RPM
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Takeoff,
Landing,

Normal ..................................................................2550 lbs.
Utility ....................................................................2100 lbs.
Normal ..................................................................2550 lbs.
Utility ....................................................................2100 lbs.

PROPELLERS:
Sensenich Propellers approved on installations using the O-360-A4 series engines
only
Propeller Manufacturer: Sensenich Corporation
Propeller Model Number: 76EM8S14-0-60
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter: Maximum ......................................................... 76 inches.
Minimum: ......................................................... 76 inches.
Pitch Range: 62” to 56 “Propeller Manufacturer: Sensenich Corporation.
Propeller Model Number: 76EM8S-0-60 (when using MKA3.5 prop spacer).
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter: Maximum: .......................................................... 76 inches.
Minimum:........................................................... 76 inches.
Pitch Range: 62” to 56”
Approved on all approved engine installations:
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: 1A170/CFA
1A170E/CFA
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Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter: Maximum: .......................................................... 76 inches.
Minimum:........................................................ 74.5 inches.
Propeller Type:
Fixed Pitch
Pitch Range: 60” to 56”
Approved on installations using the O-360-A4A, -A4M, -A4N, and A3A engines only:
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: 1A170/JFA
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter: Maximum: .......................................................... 76 inches.
Minimum:........................................................ 74.5 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed Pitch
Pitch Range:
60” to 56”

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SECTION 2: LIMITATIONSAIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS

Air Plains Services PN: 172861 or 172861-2 or existing airspeed indicator, marked asfollows:
MARKING

KIAS VALUE OR RANGEWhite Arc .......................................................... 40-85
Green Arc ........................................................ 50-127
Yellow Arc ..................................................... 127-158
Red Line ............................................................. 158
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
VA

Maneuvering Speed:
2550 Pounds ........................................ 105 KIAS
2150 Pounds .......................................... 95 KIAS
1750 Pounds .......................................... 85 KIAS

POWER PLANT LIMITAIONSEngine Model Number: O-360-A2F, A3A, A4A, A4M and A4N
Maximum Power: 180 BHP rating
Maximum Continuous RPM: 2700 RPM
Static RPM Limits: 2250 to 2450 RPM

WEIGHT LIMITS
Maximum Takeoff Weight,
Normal ........................................................2550 lbs.
Utility ...........................................................2100 lbs.
Maximum Landing Weight,
Normal ........................................................2550 lbs.
Utility ...........................................................2100 lbs.
FLAP TRAVEL - Limited to 30°

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CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS –NORMAL CATEGORY
Center of Gravity Range:
Forward: 35.0 inches aft of datum at 1950 lbs. or less, with straight line
variation to 41.0 inches aft of datum at 2550 lbs.
Aft:
47.3 inches aft of datum at all weights.
UTILITY CATEGORY
Center of Gravity:
Forward: 35 inches aft of datum at 1950lbs. or less, with straight line
variation to 35.5 inches aft of datum at 2100lbs.
Aft:
40.5 inches aft of datum at all weights.
FLIGHT LOAD FACTORSNORMAL CATEGORY
Flight Load Factors (Maximum Takeoff Weight - 2550 lbs.):
Flaps Up ...................................................................... +3.8g, -1.52g
Flaps Down.............................................................................. +3.0g
PLACARDS
Near airspeed indicator:
MANEUVER SPEED - 105 KIAS

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SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION
Engine Failure after Takeoff:
Wing Flaps Up .................................................................. 70 KIAS
Wing Flaps Down .............................................................. 65 KIAS
Maneuvering Speed:
2550 lbs .......................................................................... 105 KIAS
2150 lbs ............................................................................ 95 KIAS
1750 lbs ............................................................................ 85 KIAS
Maximum Glide:2550 lbs ............................................................................ 65 KIAS
2150 lbs ............................................................................ 62 KIAS
1750 lbs ............................................................................ 56 KIAS
Precautionary Landing With Engine Power ............................ 65 KIAS
Landing Without Engine Power:
Wing Flaps Up .................................................................. 70 KIAS
Wing Flaps Down .............................................................. 65 KIAS
ENGINE FAILURESENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF
1. Airspeed .................................. 70 KIAS (Flaps Up)
65 KIAS (Flaps Down)
ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT
1. Airspeed .................................. 75 KIASFORCED LANDINGSEMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
1. Airspeed .............................. 70 KIAS (Flaps Up)
65 KIAS (Flaps Down)
5. Wing Flaps – AS REQUIRED (30° recommended)
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE POWER
2. Airspeed ................................... 65 KIAS
6. Airspeed ................................... 65 KIAS

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DITCHING
4. Wing Flaps .................................................. 20-30°
NOTE
If no power is available, approach at 70 KIAS with flaps up or at 65 KIAS with 10° flaps.
ICING
INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER
11. Approach at 80 to 90 KIAS depending upon the amount of the accumulation.

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SECTION 4. NORMAL PROCEDURESNORMAL PROCEDURES
SPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION
Unless otherwise noted, the following speeds are based on a maximum weight of 2550
pounds and may be used for any lesser weight.
Takeoff
Normal Climb Out .........................................................................75-85 KIAS
Short Field Takeoff, Flaps 10°, Speed at 50 Feet ............................. 57 KIAS
Enroute Climb, Flaps Up:Normal, Sea Level ........................................................................75-85 KIAS
Normal, 10,000 Feet.....................................................................70-80 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level .......................................................... 76 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, 10,000 Feet ....................................................... 72 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb, Sea Level ......................................................... 62 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb, 10,000 Feet ...................................................... 67 KIAS
Landing Approach:
Normal Approach, Flaps Up .........................................................65-75 KIAS
Normal Approach, Flaps 30° ........................................................60-70 KIAS
Short Field Approach, Flaps 30° ....................................................... 62 KIAS
Balked Landing:Maximum Power, Flaps 20°. ............................................................. 60 KIAS
Maximum Recommended Turbulent Air Penetration Speed:
2550 Lbs ......................................................................................... 105 KIAS
2150 Lbs ........................................................................................... 95 KAIS
1750 .................................................................................................. 85 KIAS
SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF
Climb Speedcleared)..........................................

57 KIAS (until all obstacles are..........................................

75-85 KIAS

ENROUTE CLIMB
Airspeed

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LANDINGNORMAL LANDING
1. Airspeed ............................................. 65-75 KIAS (Flaps Up)
2. Wing Flaps ................. AS DESIRED (0-10° below 110 KIAS)
10-30° below 85 KIAS)
3. Airspeed ........................................ 60-70 KIAS (Flaps Down)
SHORT FIELD LANDING
1. Airspeed ............................................. 65-75 KIAS (Flaps Up)
Wing Flaps FULL DOWN (30°)
3 Airspeed ................................................... 62 KIAS (until flare)
BALKED LANDING
5. Wing Flaps ........................... 10° (until obstacles are cleared)
RETRACT SLOWLY after reaching a safe altitude and 65 KIAS.

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SECTION 5: PERFORMANCE
LANDING DISTANCE - SHORT FIELD
CONDITIONS:
Flaps 30°NOTES:
4. If a landing with flaps up is necessary, increase approach speed by 9 KIAS
and allow for 35% longer distance.

Weight
LBS

Speed
At50 Ft
KIAS

Press
Alt
Ft

2550

62S.L
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000

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O°C
Grnd
Roll
Ft

545
565
585
610
630
655
680
705
735

Total
Ft To
Clear
50 Ft
Obs
1290
1320
1355
1385
1425
1460
1500
1545
1585

10°C
Grnd
Roll
Ft

565
585
610
630
655
680
705
730
760

Total
Ft To
Clear
50 Ft
Obs
1320
1350
1385
1425
1460
1500
1540
1585
1630

20°C
Grnd
Roll
Ft

585
605
630
655
675705730
760
790

Total
Ft To
Clear
50 Ft
Obs
1350
1385
1420
1460
1495
1535
1580
1625
1670

30
Grnd
Roll
Ft

605
625
650
675
700
725
755
785
815

40°C
Total
Ft To
Clear
50 Ft
Obs
1380
1420
1455
1495
1535
1575
1620
1665
1715

Grnd
Roll
Ft

625
650
670
695
725
750
780
810
840

Total
Ft To
Clear
50 Ft
Obs
1415
1450
1490
1530
1570
1615
1660
1705
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CRUISE FUEL CONSUMPTION(Not FAA Approved)
Conditions:
2550 Pounds
Recommended Lean
MixturePress.
Alt
Feet
2000

4000

6000

8000

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RPM

2550
2500
2400
2300
2200
2100
2600
2500
2400
2300
2200
2100
2650
2600
2500
2400
2300
2200
2700
2600
2500
2400
2300
2200
2700
2600
2500
2400
2300
2700
2600
2500
2400
2300

Standard
Temperature

20C Below
Standard Temp.
GPH
BHP


BHP

GPH

20C Above
Standard Temp.
GPH
BHP

---

---

76

10.2

72

9.6

77
69
61
55
49
--73
65
58
52
46
--77
69
62
56
50
--73
66
59
53
47
77
69
63
57
51
69
66
60
54
48

10.3
9.2
8.3
7.5
6.8
--9.7
8.8
8.0
7.3
6.6
--10.3
9.3
8.4
7.7
7.0
--9.8
8.8
8.1
7.4
6.7
10.2
9.3
8.5
7.8
7.1
9.3
8.9
8.2
7.5
6.8

72
64
58
52
46
76
68
62
55
49
44
76
72
65
59
53
47
76
69
62
56
50
45
72
65
59
53
48
65
62
56
51
45

9.6
8.7
7.9
7.2
6.6
10.2
9.2
8.3
7.6
6.9
6.3
10.1
9.6
8.8
8.0
7.3
6.7
10.1
9.2
8.4
7.7
7.0
6.4
9.6
8.8
8.1
7.4
6.8
8.8
8.4
7.7
7.1
6.5

68
61
55
49
43
72
65
58
52
47
41
72
68
625650
4471
65
5953
47
4268625650456259
53
48
42

9.1
8.3
7.6
6.9
6.3
9.6
8.7
8.0
7.3
6.6
6.1
9.6
9.1
8.4
7.6
7.0
6.4
9.5
8.7
8.0
7.3
6.7
6.1
9.1
8.4
7.7
7.0
6.5
8.4
8.0
7.4
6.7
6.2

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SECTION 6: WEIGHT AND BALANCE

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SECTION 7: HANDLING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
To operate at the 2550 gross weight, the aircraft must be equipped with 6 or more ply tires onboth the main wheels and nose wheel on all models.
 Tire Pressure should be: Nose Gear ............................................... 45 psi
 Main Gear ................................................ 38 psi

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