Cessna 210_210B Centurion — jochman-clc210

Aircraft Performance Speeds reference

VS0 – Landing configuration stall at gross weight, power off65 MPH
VS1 – Cruise configuration stall at gross weight, power off75 MPH
VR60-70 MPH
VX – Best Angle of Climb Speed82 MPH
VY – Best Rate of Climb Speed109 MPH
VFE – Max. Flap Extension 0-10º160 MPH
VFE – Max. Flap Extension 10-30º110 MPH
VA – Maneuvering Speed135 MPH
VNO – Top of Green Arc190 MPH
VNE – Red Line – Never Exceed225 MPH
VL/D85-95 MPH

Aircraft Specifications reference

Maximum Gross Weight3800 LBS
Basic Empty Weight (N4667Q)2206 LBS
Useful Load (N4667Q)1594 LBS
Basic Empty Weight (N8280M)2139 LBS
Useful Load (N8280M)1661 LBS
Fuel Capacity (useable)89 GALS
Fuel Consumption 75%@2500’15.5 GPH

Before Starting Engine preflight_inspection

PreflightComplete
Seats and Seat BeltsAdjust and Lock
BrakesTest and Set
Cowl FlapsOpen
Fuel SelectorFullest Tank
LightsOFF
Circuit BreakersCheck
ClockSet
AltimeterSet
ControlsFree & Correct
FlapsCheck
TrimSet for T/O
Radios and Electrical EquipmentOFF
Master SwitchON
Landing GearHandle Neutral
Landing GearGreen DN Light ON
Landing Gear Lights, HornPress to Test

Starting Engine engine_start

Anti-collision LightON
MixtureFull Rich
PropellerHigh RPM
ThrottleFull Open
Propeller AreaCLEAR
Aux. Fuel Pump SwitchHigh for 5 Sec.
Aux. Fuel Pump SwitchOFF
Throttle50%
Ignition KeyStart
ThrottleReduce to Idle
Oil PressureCheck
RadiosON, Check 121.5
TransponderStandby
Fuel SelectorSwitch Tanks for Taxi
BrakesOFF
Toe BrakesCheck

Before Take-Off before_takeoff

Parking BrakeSET
Cowl FlapsCheck FULL
Flight ControlsFree and Correct
Elevator and Rudder TrimTAKE OFF
Fuel SelectorFullest Tank
Throttle Setting1700 RPM
Engine InstrumentsCheck
AmmeterCheck
Suction GaugeCheck (4.6 to 5.4")
Oil PressureCheck
Oil TemperatureCheck
AlternatorCheck
Annunciator PanelCheck
Fuel FlowCheck
MagnetosCheck (50 RPM Max diff.)
PropellerCycle
ThrottleCheck Idle
Flight Instruments and RadiosSET
Autopilot or Wing LevelerOFF
Cabin Doors, WindowClosed and Locked
Seat Belts/HarnessBuckled
TransponderON ALT, Code Set

Normal Take-Off takeoff

Wing Flaps0º - 10º
PowerFull Throttle and 2850 RPM
MixtureLean for Field Elevation
Elevator ControlLift nose at 60-70 MPH
Climb Speed100-110 MPH
BrakesApply (when airborne)
Landing GearRetract (in climb out)
Wing FlapsRetract (obstacles cleared)

Maximum Performance Take-Off takeoff

Wing Flaps10º
BrakesAPPLY
PowerFull Throttle and 2850 RPM
MixtureLean for Field Elevation
BrakesRELEASE
Elevator ControlSlightly Tail Low
Climb Speed82 MPH
Landing Gear and Wing FlapsRETRACT (after obstacles are cleared and 90)
NOTEDo not reduce power until wing flaps and landing gear have been retracted.

Normal Climb climb

Airspeed120 to 140 MPH
Power25" and 2550 RPM
MixtureLean to 18 GPH
Cowl FlapsOpen as Required

Maximum Performance Climb climb

Airspeed109 MPH (sea level) to 102 MPH (10,000')
PowerFull Throttle and 2700 RPM
MixtureLean for Altitude
Cowl FlapsFull Open

Cruise cruise

Power15-25" of MP, 2200-2550 RPM
Powerno more than 75%
Cowl FlapsOpen as Required
Elevator and Rudder TrimAdjust
MixtureLean for Cruise

Let-Down descent

PowerAs Desired
MixtureLean for Smoothness
MixtureUse Full Mixture for Idle Power
Cowl FlapsClosed

Before Landing before_landing

Fuel SelectorFullest Tank
Landing Gear LevelDOWN (160 MPH)
Landing Gear LightGREEN
MixtureRICH
PropellerHIGH RPM
Wing FlapsDOWN
Wing Flaps0º-10º (below 160 MPH)
Wing Flaps10º-30º (below 110 MPH)
Airspeed95-105 MPH (flaps retracted)
Airspeed85-95 MPH (flaps extended)
Elevator TrimAdjust

Balked Landing (Go Around) go_around

PowerFull Throttle and 2850 RPM
Wing FlapsRetract to 20º
Wing FlapsUpon reaching an airspeed of 90 MPH, retract flaps slowly.

Normal Landing landing

TouchdownMain Wheels First
Landing RollLower Nose Wheel Gently
BrakingMinimum Required

After Landing after_landing

Cowl FlapsOPEN
Wing FlapsRETRACT
TransponderOFF

Securing Aircraft, Stopping Engines shutdown

Parking BrakeSET
Radios and Electrical EquipmentOFF
MixtureIdle Cut-Off
Ignition and Master SwitchOFF
Control LockInstalled

Cessna 210_210B Centurion — jochman-clc210

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Aircraft Performance Speeds reference

Aircraft Specifications reference

Before Starting Engine preflight_inspection

Starting Engine engine_start

Before Take-Off before_takeoff

Normal Take-Off takeoff

Maximum Performance Take-Off takeoff

Normal Climb climb

Maximum Performance Climb climb

Cruise cruise

Let-Down descent

Before Landing before_landing

Balked Landing (Go Around) go_around

Normal Landing landing

After Landing after_landing

Securing Aircraft, Stopping Engines shutdown

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