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(EssnA MODEL 185= MORE PEOPLE CESSNA AIRPLANES THAN ANY MAKE OTHER SKYLANE 1973 — OWNERS WORLD'S LARGEST PRO- MANUAL DUCER GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT 1956 SINCE...
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SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE Skylane 2950 WEIGHT «oo GROSS vo ov SPEED: Top Speed at Level at 65001 Power Cruise, RANGE: Power at Cruise, 6500 4.3 hrs Reserve Gallons, No 910 mi Power 6500 ft Cruise, 5.7 hrs Reserve Gallons, Optimum Range at 10,000 7.7 hrs Reserve §0...
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Service Letters Manuals and Cessna Aircraft Service Letters, published News Company. the fullest. Cessna Dealer Organization urge all Cessna owners to use Directory current Cessna Dealer Directory accompanies your airplane. from your Cessna Dealer, revised frequently, a current be obtained copy aids;...
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9'-1%" MAX. Maximum height of airplane gear depressed, all with nose tires strut properly and nose inflated, and optional flashing installed. beacon with ying span of airplane strobe installed. lights optional PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS...
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CARE OF THE AIRPLANE..____ SYSTEM OWNER FOLLOW-UP 5-12 DATA OPERATIONAL SECTION OPTIONAL SYSTEMS... SECTION VIiI- .__________ describes the operation This manual performance both Cessna Cessna Model Skylane. Equipment denotes the subject described that "Optional equipment this optional on the Model 182. Much of...
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Section OPERATING CHECK LIST utmost performance, service, first in obtaining the steps One of is to familiarize yourself with your from your Cessna and flying enjoyment controls. best This can be done systems, airplane's equipment, items Those whose in the airplane.
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Note aircraft for general Visually check condition during walk- around inspection. cold small weather, remove even accumulations tail frost, ice or snow from wing, surfaces. control sure that surfaces Also, make control internal contain accumulations debris. ice or all lights, planned, check operation night flight...
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installed. rudder gust lock, if Remove tail tie-down. Disconnect movement and shot surfaces for freedom Check control freedom aileron movement and Check security. Disconnect wing tie-down. inflation. tire for proper Check main wheel filler Visually check fuel quantity; then check fuel secure and vent unobstructed.
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ENGINE. STARTING BEFORE Harnesses Adjust and lock. Belts Seats, Seat and Shoulder set. Test Brakes lever locking hole to "OPEN", Cowl (Move Flaps reposition. Fuel Selector Valve Handle "BOTH". "OFF". Electrical Radios and Equipment STARTING ENGINE. Rich. Mixture Cold. Carburetor Heat RPM.
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inches in green (4.6 to 5.4 Check mercury). Suction Gage drop should not exceed Check (RPM Magnetos differential between magnetos). either magneto or Carburetor Heat Check operation. (10) return from high to to high RPM RPM; Propeller Cycle (11) (full in). Instruments and Radios Set.
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PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM CLIMB. (sea Airspeed 89 MPH 85 MPH (10, 000 feet). level) Power Full RPM. throttle 2600 Fuel Selector Valve Handle "BOTH. !" rich Mixture Full (unless engine rough). " Cowl Full "OPEN. Flaps CRUISING. manifold 1s to inches pressure 2200 - Engine Power...
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Carburetor Heat Cold. Retract to 20°. Flaps Wing Cowl Flaps "OPEN." retract airspeed 80 MPH, reaching approximately Upon flaps slowly. NORMAL LANDING. first. Main wheels Touchdown Lower nose wheel gently. Landing Roll required. Minimum Braking LANDING. AFTER " "OPEN. Cowl Flaps Retract.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Bled frre Marker Cowl Flap Control Handle Beacon Indicator 13. Over-Voltage Warning Light Indicator and Switches (Opt. Economy Mixture (Opt.) Microphone (Opt. Lights Selector Carburetor Air Temperature Instrument Fuel Valve Handle Flight Group Elevator Trim Gage (Opt. Control Wheel Autopilot Control Unit (Opt.
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Section DESCRIPTION AND OPERATING DETAILS paragraphs describe systems equipment whose The following operation is the airplane. not obvious when This function and sitting greater detail section items listed also in somewhat covers some that require further List form in Section in Check explanation.
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VENTED FILLER VENT SELECTOR FUEL TANK FUEL RIGHT FUEL LEFT TANK To ensure maximum fuel capacity during refueling, place the fuel selector valve handle in either "LEFT" or position to prevent "RIGHT" crossfeeding. FUEL SYSTEM FUEL ENGINE PRIMER STRAINER CODE THROTTLE SUPPLY FUEL...
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from the opposite tank, expect an equal duration tanks inter- airspace in both fuel fuel. The remaining line (see figure 2-2) and, therefore, connected by a vent tanks fuel between can be expected some sloshing level. full and the wings when the tanks nearly refer...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC REGULATOR ALTERNATOR LANDING & TAXI LIGHTS £ NAVIGATION LIGHTS, GLARE SHIELD-MOUNTED LIGHT, & “Hee CONTROL OPTIONAL WHEEL LIGHT TRANSMITTER RELAY (OPT) "CIRCUIT BREAKER TO HEATED PITOT & STALL CIGAR LIGHTER WARNING SYSTEM (OFT) WITH CIRCUIT BREAKER] ove. maser vourace FUEL...
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ternator to the battery or from the battery to the aircraft electrical sys- tem. the engine is operating and the master When switch is "ON, '"" ammeter indicates the charging rate applied to the battery. the event alternator is not functioning or the electrical load exceeds the output alternator,...
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event, the navigation light switch should be this transmitter relay. re-acti- circuit breaker reset then circuit; isolate turned turn the navi- permit its transmitter relay usage. vate the corrected. been gation light switch until the malfunction EQUIPMENT. LIGHTING LIGHTING. EXTERIOR tail tips located in the wing...
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electroluminescent panels which require light bulbs lighted by operate this turn illumination. "NAV LIGHTS" switch lighting, inner labeled with the control knob "LWR PANEL." intensity adjust light Instrument consists panel flood lighting four lights located instrument in the shield above the panel and in the glare...
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erate turn the light, LIGHT" switch "NAV adjust map light rheostat control control knob on the back tensity with the wheel pad side. right dome rear cabin area light mounted the ceiling slide aid to loading operations. switch ad- passengers during night turns jacent...
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SHOULDER HARNESSES. as standard harnesses are Shoulder equipment for the pilot provided seat front seat passenger, optional equipment for the rear passengers. front seat harness is attached rear door to a post just above Each har- stowed above the cabin door. When stowed, the line and window ness is...
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weather is underprimed (most likely in cold If the engine with cold fire all. Additional priming will necessary for engine) it will not As soon the next starting attempt. cylinders fire, begin open throttle slightly to keep running. starter is necessary, allow the motor cool...
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TAXIING DIAGRAM SE UP AILERON N LH WING AND RAL ELEVATOR AILERON DOWN AILERON DOWN ON LH WING AND ON RH WING AND DOWN ELEVATO! CODE NOTE » quartering tail Strong DIRECTION winds WIND require caution. bursts Avoid sudden of the throttle sharp braking...
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CHECK. ALTERNATOR verification proper alternator Prior to flights where and voltage essential instrument regulator (such operation night or flights), a electrical system verification made by loading the positive momen- seconds) with the landing light during the engine runup tarily (1700 ammeter remain RPM).
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Normal cruising done power. power at various altitudes these obtain and outside settings required powers determined Cessna Power Com- can be temperatures using your or the OPERATIONAL Section puter DATA, Performance Cruise table (figure 2-5) shows The Maximum Speed...
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CRUISE SPEED PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM POWER ALTITUDE TRUE AIRSPEED (STBTANKS) 6500 8000 10,000 2-5. Figure select throttle the lowest engine RPM in the For a given setting, green arc range that will give smooth engine operation. maintain tem- the cylinder head The cowl flaps should adjusted to normal...
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as calibrated airspeeds in figure 6-2 indicated tion are presented since stall. airspeeds are unreliable near SPINS. this airplane. Intentional prohibited in inadver- spins are Should tent spin the following technique should used. recovery occur, Retard throttle to idle position. rudder direction full...
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LANDING (GO-AROUND). BALKED a balked landing (go-around) climb, the wing flap setting should after reduced to 20° full power After immediately applied. obstacles cleared a safe altitude and airspeed are obtained, the retracted. wing flaps should be COLD WEATHER OPERATION. STARTING.
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turn to the locked to avoid the position possibility engine drawing fuel through the primer. Clear propeller. master Turn "ON." switch Turn ignition switch to "START." Pull carburetor heat after has started; and leave engine until the engine running smoothly. Preheat: Without Prime...
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OPERATION. weather operations, During cold indication will be apparent the oil air temperatures are temperature take-off if outside prior gage very cold. After a suitable minutes at period 1000 RPM), warm-up accelerate several times the engine higher engine RPM. the engine accelerates pressure remains the oil...
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Refer to Section for discussion additional cold weather equip- ment. HOT WEATHER OPERATION. general temperature starting warm information page 2-9 appropriate. Avoid prolonged engine operation the ground. 2-19...
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Section EMERGENCY PROCEDURES aircraft caused or engine malfunctions are extreme- Emergencies rare proper pre-flight inspections and maintenance are practiced. Enroute weather minimized emergencies eliminated by careful flight planning and good judgement when unexpected weather is encounter- basic ed. However, should described arise, guidelines...
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illuminate reaches volts. light will if the charge voltage approximately that the malfunction was attempt should be Assuming momentary, an only this, turn sides reactivate alternator system. both made to master then the problem switch exists, off and again, longer alternator and the warning light will normal...
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PRESSURE. pressure is normal oil temperature, there If low accompanied relief valve possibility the oil gage or pressure malfunctioning. leak in the line to the gage necessarily an immediate cause orifice landing because an this line will sudden precautionary prevent nearest air- loss...
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restart a forced the engine fail, and all attempts Fanding field for the landing as follows: select a suitable prepare minent, idle cut-off position. Pull mixture control "OFF". selector valve handle Turn fuel master switch. switches "OFF" except Turn 80 MPH. Approach field.
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air- control "ON." However, if the Leveler installed) knob Wing directional not equipped with this device or gyro horizon and plane gyro turn turn coordinator (or rely the pilot will have instruments, inadvertently flies into clouds. and bank indicator) if following latter instruments is available.
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..Check trend card movement and make cautious cor- compass rections rudder turn. to stop the with resume normal cruising out of breaking clouds, flight. Upon RECOVERY FROM SPIRAL DIVE. spiral proceed as follows: encountered, throttle. Close the turn aileron rudder control by using coordinated Stop turn...
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starter fire, release When ready to extinguish switch and selector master turn switch, ignition switch, and fuel valve. flames fire extinguisher, seat with Smother cushion, wool blan- dirt. ket, or loose fire damage, and inspection repair Make a thorough place damaged components before conducting another flight. ENGINE FLIGHT.
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ICING CONDITIONS. FLIGHT icing conditions Although flying known prohibited,” an unexpected icing encounter should handled follows: Turn pitot heat switch "ON" installed). Turn back or change altitude to obtain an outside air temperature less that is conducive icing. heater rotate defroster control control full out and Pull cabin defroster airflow.
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Cessna exceeds the forth Your is certificated under Cer- the United States Government, and FAA Type tificate as Cessna Model 182P. No. 3A13 IFR operation. airplane night, VFR, equipped day, assist Cessna Dealer will be happy to...
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(yellow Icing Range SUCTION GAGE (GYRO SYSTEM). 4.6-5,4 Normal Operating Range arc) (green WEIGHT AND BALANCE. following information will enable Cessna operate your center gravity limitations. within the prescribed weight and figure the weight and balance for your particular airplane,...
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NOTE Equipment Data sheet Installed and Balance and Weight licensed addition to the aircraft file. included in the this sheet, the c.g. arm empty weight and moment noted but need not be used also (fuselage station) shown, on the sheet The moment shown Problem.
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optional cargo tie-down nine tie-down attachments consisting it is desired rear seat child's seat, available if to remove the (and installed) utilize rear area cabin to haul tie-down cargo. front seat rails tachments clamp to the aft end outboard in place locked bolt which must tightened to...
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Cessna Dealer, touch with your advantage Keep maintain airplane and how experience. He knows knowledge your...
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ALUMINUM SURFACES. surfaces Cessna clear may be washed with The clad aluminum your water may be removed with gasoline, oil and remove dirt; grease tetrachloride other non-alkaline solvents.
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PAINTED SURFACES. exterior surfaces Cessna painted have a durable, your lasting finish and, under normal long require conditions, no polishing or buffing. are required for Approximately days the paint cure com- most the curing pletely; period will have been completed...
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INTERIOR CARE. dirt clean from the upholstery carpet, dust and loose remove cleaner. interior regularly with a vacuum tissue or rags. spilled liquid promptly with cleansing Blot up it for material firmly and hold the blotting Don't pat the spot; press liquid is taken up.
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Also, plan first. is performed This inspection also days, whichever comes these important inspections Dealer for While charge. by your performed for Cessna Dealer, in most cases will will be by any Dealer from airplane accom- whom you purchased prefer...
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List. Aircraft Equipment To be made available request: upon Aircraft Log Book. Log Book. Engine NOTE Owner's Cessna recommends that these items, plus Pilot's List, Customer Check Manual, Power Computer, carried Care Care Program Card, be and Customer book aircraft all times.
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Certificate tion Serial Number (PC), Model Number and Number your aircraft found Aircraft particular (Manufacturers located left forward Association) plate doorpost. Finish Trim Plate contains a interior code describing color scheme and exterior aircraft. paint combination code used Parts conjunction with finish applicable Catalog if...
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SAE 10W30 weather.) Detergent or dispersant in cold starting oil, con- improved must be used. forming to Continental Motors Specification MHS-24A, brands Cessna Dealer oil. Your can supply approved NOTE delivered from the with a cor- Cessna factory...
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AND SERVICING LUBRICATION PROCEDURES (Continued) DAILY OIL DIPSTICK: less than Check oil level before each flight. operate Do not breather, fill loss minimize oil through quart quarts. hours. For less than extended flight, normal flights level filter is installed, fill optional oil additional quarts.
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INTERVALS CHECK SERVICING LIST HOURS FIRST first hours After FILTER operation, ENGINE OIL SUMP AND OIL drain engine oil sump and clean the oil an optional oil pressure screen. filter at this time. filter Refill sump with element installed, change total hours straight mineral...
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Keep flated to 55-60 with psi. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND REGULATIONS TEST list preceding Intervals items in the check Servicing Cessna Aircraft Govern-’ recommended Company. by The items that additional require ment regulations intervals for various tested at serviced specific spected, these regulations, operations.
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SYSTEM FOLLOW-UP OWNER Your Cessna Dealer has an owner follow-up system to notify receives that information applies to your Cessna. when similar receive notifi- may choose if you wish, addition, Letters, directly from the Cessna cation, in the form Service subscription form Customer Services Department.
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—— Section J] OPERATIONAL DATA are presented for operational data charts following pages air- from first, that what to expect know your purposes; enable you to plan your under various conditions, and second, plane reasonable accuracy. in detail and with flights actual tests...
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SPEEDS STALL ———ANGLE OF BANK 60° faango® CONDITION FLAPS UP 2950 LBS. 20° FLAPS GROSS WEIGHT 40° FLAPS POWER Figure 6-2.
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eo SS MPH (IAS) SPEED —— @® MAXIMUM GLIDE WINDMILLING PROPELLER @® WIND ZERO ® FLAPS UP 18,000 16,000 (FEET) 14,000 12,000 TERRAIN 10,000 8000 ABOVE 6000 4000 2000 HEIGHT ———1 GROUND DISTANCE (STATUTE MILES) 6-6. Figure 6-10...
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This section contains description, per- operating the optional equipment which formance data applicable) some (when Owner's installed Manual Supplements are pro- in your Cessna. may be other installed when systems vided to cover operation optional equipment list avail- Cessna Dealer a complete Contact your airplane.
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GROUND PLUG RECEPTACLE. SERVICE installed permit service receptacle ground plug main- source for weather starting and during lengthy external cold power airplane electrical system elec- the exception tenance work (with tronic equipment). NOTE airplane electrical circuits is pro- Electrical power for the all electronic circuits vided through a split...
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erroneous instrument readings are suspected water static pressure alternate source static system ports or lines, the in the static system venting the should be pulled cabin, valve knob the. ventilators or with open cabin However, cabin will win- vary pressures alti- adverse result...
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RADIO SWITCHES SELECTOR RADIO SWITCH OPERATION. SELECTOR normal as radio covered in the equipment Operation respec- radio is installed, radio than manuals. an audio tive more When Audio switching accomplished by switching system necessary. series located selector instrument switches at the top-center face internally...
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"TR and "TR 1" 2'" selects the transmitter and "TR selects 2" "TR 1" provided. upper transmitter. lower Cessna radio installation provides certain audio equipment transmitter selector that switch functions capabilities back-up transmitter selector familiar pilot should be with. switch...
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Duration and in good condition. are accessible occupants when cruising used Supplemental oxygen should " booklet "Man At Altitude, Cessna described in the above 10,000 feet. As feet altitudes lower than often advisable to use oxygen at it is or periods...
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NOTE smoking should allowed safety reasons, aircraft being used. while oxygen in the follows: to use the oxygen system, proceed as When ready Select mask and hose. NOTE rate The hose provided the pilot a higher flow passengers; it is color-coded than those for the with an orange band...
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OXYGEN DURATION CALCULATION. Chart determin- The Oxygen Duration (figure 7-2) should be used in ing the usable duration (in hours) the oxygen supply airplane. your The following procedure outlines the method finding the duration from chart. Note the available oxygen shown pressure pressure...
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IMPORTANT grease, or other lubricants in contact with Oil, oxygen create serious fire hazard, and such contact must avoided when handling oxygen equipment. AMBIENT FILLING AMBIENT FILLING TEMPERATURE PRESSURE PRESSURE TEMPERATURE PSIG PSIG 1600 1825 1650 1875 1700 1925 1725 1975 1775 2000...
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CESSNA MIXTURE INDICATOR ECONOMY Cessna Economy Mixture Indicator is an exhaust gas temperature sensing device which visually aids the pilot in obtaining either (EGT) desired cruise mixture. efficient maximum power mixture or a Exhaust temperature varies fuel-to-air ratio, with cylinder power, and RPM.
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NOTE authorized for continuous is not Operation at peak for reference establish operation, except to peak EGT lean side less. Operation power or is not approved. peak EGT or within 25° of peak establish chart page 7-11 should be used to mixture settings cruise...
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WING LEVELER installed to augment the lateral stability leveler A wing for roll uses the Turn Coordinator system airplane. sensing. pressure, from vacuum pump, is routed from engine-driven Vacuum aileron units attached to the cylinder-piston servo the Turn Coordinator to from control system.
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LANDING. control full knob in to the Before landing, push "WING LVLR'" position. PROCEDURES EMERGENCY If a malfunction should easily overpowered with system occur, turned should then be control wheel. on the system off. pressure leveler will auto- the event failure, partial or complete vacuum...
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QUICK-DRAIN VALVE drain valve optionally offered to quick-drain replace drain port. clean- plug in the oil sump The valve provides a quicker drain this instal- the oil with method draining engine oil. valve the valve and route the hose to the end hose over...
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REQUIREMENTS SERVICING FUEL: 80/87 Grade AVIATION GRADE Minimum 32.5 Gallons CAPACITY EACH STANDARD TANK 42.0 Gallons CAPACITY EACH LONG RANGE TANK ensure maximum fuel capacity during refueling, place either selector valve "LEFT" fuel handle in "RIGHT" prevent crossfeeding.) position Oil: ENGINE 40°F.
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