Cessna 172F Skyhawk — C-172Ftest

Cessna 172F Skyhawk Test reference

NOTEName________________________________
NOTEDate_____________________
NOTEInstructor_____________________________ Grade_____________________
NOTEThe official manual for this airplane is the Cessna manual: 1965, C172F Skyhawk. However, the information in that manual does not provide all of the information necessary to safely fly the airplane. Therefore, this test will include questions from the Cessna manual as well as the the club's "Conditions of Flight" (COF) statement and "Normal/Abnormal/Emergency Procedures Statement". These statements are downloadable from the website and are in binder located in the flight planning room.

Engine reference

Model number (Skyhawk)________ Horsepower______ At________ RPM
Oil requirement: Min________
Min for normal for flight less than 3 hours _________
For flights extended flight fill to ___________

Fuel reference

Minimum Octane__________
Maximum fuel capacity_____, Total usable in all flight conditions ______.
For the first flight of the day and after refueling, the fuel strainer knob should be pulled out for ________ sec.
If you encounter a problem with power irregularity, you should:

Weight and Balance weight_and_balance

Calculate the weight and balance for the following set of conditions: Basic aircraft Wt 1464.0 LBS, ARM 38.15; Pilot and front pax 380.0 LBS, ARM 35.80; Fuel: 36 Gal, ARM 47.80; Baggage 50.0 LBS, ARM 95.40.
Total Moment= _______(__________lbs = __________inches = CG
This aircraft is / is not within the Max Gross wt and CG limits.
This aircraft is / is not in the utility category.

Before Takeoff before_takeoff

The magneto check should be made at ___________RPM, max drop is__________ (in COF) and max differential is _____________.

Takeoff takeoff

At airfields above__________' (elevation) you should lean before takeoff.
What is the takeoff distance over a 50 obstacle at an airfield with a PA of 2500', temperature 75, and at max gross weight zero wind. __________

Climb climb

Determine the time, distance and fuel used to climb in this situation: (use the "Maximum Rate-Of-Climb Data" chart) Max gross weight, Starting at Sea level, Climbing to 5000', Temp on surface 59F, No Wind. Time__________________ Distance_______________ Fuel used______________
IAW modified fuel management procedures: a. Takeoff and climb with the fuel selector in the__________position
b. On reaching cruise above ____________ switch to left or right tank.
c. Land with the fuel selector in the__________position.

Cruise cruise

Normal cruise is done between _____% and ______% power.
If I will cruise at 7500' at 65% power, standard day, zero wind, what is my: a. TAS ___________
b. Indicated A/S ___________ (use your E-6B to figure this one)
c. RPM ___________
d. Fuel Gal/hour ___________
e. Endurance ___________
f. Range ___________

Maneuvering Maneuvering

In zero winds, engine out, propeller windmilling, If I have an engine failure at 6,000', how far can I glide_________ which means that for every one thousand feet of altitude, I can glide approximately __________miles.

Landing landing

What is the total landing distance: ground roll_________ and to clear a 50' obstacle__________ in the following situation? 1. 2300lbs 2. PA 2500' 3. 50F 4. 10kts headwind
Normal approach and landing is done at ______MPH and _______flaps. (Use COF)

Closed Book Questions reference

NOTEQuestions 20-25 are closed book questions and come from the "Conditions of Flight" (COF) statement and "Normal/Abnormal/Emergency Procedures Statement". You should practice these questions, but they must be proctored without reference to any material.

Engine Fire on the Ground engine_fire_ground

For engine fire on the ground:
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________

Optimal Engine Out Glide Speeds reference

Optimal engine out glide speeds: 1. Flaps up ______________________________________
2. Flaps Down ______________________________________

Engine Fire During Flight engine_fire_in_flight

Engine fire during flight: 1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________ then refer to checklist

Electrical Fire During Flight electrical_fire

Electrical Fire during flight: 1. ___________________________________________________ then refer to checklist

Smoke and Fume In Cockpit smoke_removal

Smoke and Fume In Cockpit: 1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________

Source: Cessna/172F Skyhawk/C-172Ftest.txt

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