1959 Cessna 175 C-FCND

Quick Reference

MTOW: 2350 lb
Empty Weight: 1465 lb
Wing Fuel Capacity: 52 Gallons (312 lbs 100LL), 43 Gallons Usable
Aux Fuel Capacity: 18 Gallons (TBC) (108 lbs 100LL)
Full Wing Fuel Payload: 573 lbs
Full Fuel Payload: 465 lbs

Vso = 46 - 49 kts (53 - 56 mph) (20 - 40 deg flaps)
Vs = 52 kts (60 mph)
Vr = 61 kts (70 mph)
V best glide = 61 kts (70 mph)
Vx = 61 mph (no flaps) to 60 mph (52 kts) (20 deg flaps)
Vy (@ S.L.): 65 kts (75 mph) (1700 lbs) to 73 kts (84 mph) (2350 lbs)

V Approach = 56 - 65 kts (65 - 75 mph) (flaps)
Vref (1.17 Vso - 1.3 Vso) = 54 - 60 kts (62 - 69 mph)
Max Flaps Extended Speed = 87 kts (100 mph)
Va (Maneuvering Speed) = 107 kts (123 mph)
Vne (Never Exceed Speed) = 153 kts (176 mph)

Flap Range (White Arc): 46 - 87 kts (53 - 100 mph)
Normal Range (Level or Climb) (Green Arc): 54 - 122 kts (62 - 140 mph)
Caution Range (Level or Climb) (Yellow Arc): 122 - 153 kts (140 - 176 mph)
Maximum (Glide or Dive, Smooth Air) (Red Line) = 153 kts (176 mph)

Checklists

PREFLIGHT

R. Fuel Drain – Sump
R. Fuel Level – Check
L. Fuel Drain – Sump
L. Fuel Level – Check
2 Belly Fuel Strainers – Drain
Oil Level – Check (6-8 qts)
Docs/Squawks – ARROW/VOR
Control locks – Remove
Fuel Selector – Both
Ignition Switch – Off
Avionics Master – Off
Master Switch – On
Fuel Qty & Pump – Check
Lights – Check and Off
Tach Time – Note
Master Switch – Off
Flaps – Down
L. Fuselage – Check
Antennas – Check
Tail Surfaces – Check
L. Elevator – Check
Actuator Cables – Check
Rudder Bolts – Check
Tail Tiedown – Remove
Trim Actuator – Check
R. Elevator – Check
R. Fuselage – Check
R. Flap – Check
R. Aileron – Check
R. Wing – Check
R. Wing Tiedown – Remove
R. Gear/Tire/Brake – Check
Prop – Clear, no Damage/Leaks
Alternator Belt – Check
Nose Strut – Check 3"
Static Port – Clear
L. Wing – Check
Stall Warning – Check
Fuel Vent – Clear
Pitot Tube – Clear
L. Wing Tiedown – Remove
L. Aileron – Check
L. Flap – Check
L. Gear/Tire/Brake – Check
Flaps – Up

BEFORE START

Preflight – Complete
Tiedowns/Cowling Towbar – Removed
Fuel Caps – Double Checked
Passenger Briefing – Complete
Carbon Monoxide Detector – Check
Seat/Seatbelts – Secure
Brakes – Set
Key – In Ignition

STARTING ENGINE

Fuel Selector – Both
Avionics – Off
Circuit Breakers – In
Mixture – Rich
Carb Heat – Cold
Prime – 2-4 Strokes or Throttle
Throttle – Open 1/4"
Beacon Light – On
Master Switch – On
Prop Area – Clear
Ignition Switch – Both
Starter – Engage
Throttle – 800-1200 RPM
Oil Pressure – 25-95 PSI
Mixture – Ground Lean
Avionics Master/Radios – On
Weather – Check
Transponder – Set
Lights – As Required

TAXI

Brakes – Check
Flight Controls – Set for Wind

RUNUP

Brakes – Set
Cabin Doors – Closed
Flight Controls – Free & Correct
Flight Instruments – Check/Set
Mixture – Rich, or Lean & Smooth
Throttle – 1700 RPM
Oil Pressure – Check
Suction Gauge – Green
Ammeter – Charging
Carb Heat – Check for RPM Drop
Mags – Max 175 RPM Drop
Throttle – 1000 RPM
Oil Temp – >100
Radios/Avionics – Set
Departure Plan – Review
Flaps – 0° or 20° Short/Soft Field

FOULED SPARK PLUG PROCEDURE

Throttle – At least 50% Power
Mixture – Lean until Engine Roughness Begins
Time – 1-2 Minutes
Mixture – Halfway Back to Full Rich
Ignition Switch – Check L & R
Repeat if Needed, Note Which Ignition Side is Rough
Throttle – Idle
Proceed to Takeoff Checklist or Return to Hangar

TAKEOFF

Trim – Set for Takeoff
Mixture – Rich or lean >4000'
Landing Lights – On
Fuel Pump – On
Time – Note
Throttle – Idle
Proceed to Takeoff checklist or Return to hangar

TAKEOFF

Unmarked V Speeds in MPH:

V₇₀
V_x 61 with 20° Flaps
V_y 84
V₁₂₃
Best Glide 70

Trim – Set for Takeoff
Mixture – Rich or Lean ≤4,000'
Landing Lights – On
Fuel Pump – On
Time – Note

CLIMB

Flaps – Up above obstacles
Airspeed – 90 MPH
Power – Full
Fuel Pump – Off
Mixture – Lean <4000', CHT <400

CRUISE

Pitch – Level
RPM – 2350–2700 RPM
Trim – Set
Mixture – Lean, CHTs <400
Lights – As Required
Engine Instruments – Check/Monitor

DESCENT

Destination Weather – Check
Throttle – As Required

BEFORE LANDING

Seat Belts – On
Fuel Selector – Both
Mixture – Rich
Fuel Pump – On
Throttle – As Required
Carb Heat – On
Prop – Check RPM not in Red
Mixture – Enrich as Required
Landing Lights – On

GO-AROUND

Throttle – Smoothly Full Forward
Carb Heat – Cold
Flaps – Retract slowly with Airspeed increase

AFTER LANDING

Flaps – Up
Carb Heat – Cold
Mixture – Ground Lean
Fuel Pump – Off
Lights – As Required
Radios – Set
Transponder – Check

Approach Speeds (max gross weight):

Flaps 0–20° – 70–80 MPH
Flaps 30–40° – 63–70 MPH

Emergeny Procedures

Electrical Fire in Flight

Master Switch – Off
Avionics Master Switch – Off
Electrical Switches – Off
Vents/Cabin Air – Closed/Off
Fire Extinguisher – Activate
Cabin – Ventilate
If fire is out and power is needed...

Engine Fire During Start

Cranking – Continue with starter engaged
If engine starts:
1. Throttle – 1700 RPM for 3 minutes
2. Engine – Shutdown/Inspect
If engine fails to start:
1. Throttle – Full Open
2. Mixture – Idle Cutoff
3. Cranking – Continue
4. Fire Extinguisher – Obtain
5. Master Switch – Off
6. Ignition Switch – Off
7. Fuel Selector – Off
8. Fire – Extinguish
9. Fire Damage – Inspect

Wing Fire

Landing Lights – Off
Navigation Lights – Off
Perform Sideslip to keep flames away from fuel
Land As Soon As Possible

Cabin Fire

Master Switch – Off
Vents/Cabin Air – Closed/Off
Fire Extinguisher – Activate
Cabin – Ventilate
Land As Soon As Possible

Precautionary Landing w/ Engine

Seats/Seatbelts – Secure
Flaps – 20°
Airspeed – 65–70 MPH
Landing Site – Overfly & Assess
Electrical Switches – Off
Avionics Master – Off
Master Switch – Off
Flaps – 30–40° on Final Approach
Doors – Unlatch
Touchdown – Nose High
Ignition Key – Off
Brakes – Apply Heavily

Emergency Landing w/o Engine:

Radio – “MAYDAY” on ATC or 121.5
Transponder – 7700
Airspeed – 70 MPH Flaps UP
60 MPH Flaps DOWN
Mixture – Idle Cutoff
Fuel Selector – Off
Ignition Switch – Off
Flaps – As Required
Master Switch – Off
Doors – Unlatch
Touchdown – Tail Low
Brakes – Apply Heavily

Engine Fire During Flight:

Mixture – Idle Cutoff
Fuel Selector – Off
Master Switch – Off
Cabin Heat/Air – Off
Airspeed – 110 MPH or more
Master Landing – Execute

Emergency Frequency:

121.5
Emergency Transponder Code – 7700
Radio Failure/Transponder Code – 7600

Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm

Shut off (push) cabin heat
Shut off (pull) cabin air knob on panel
Open wing root vents
Open window in left cabin door

Ammeter Shows Excessive Charge

Alternator CB – Pull
Nonessential Electrical Equip – Off
Land As Soon As Practical

Ammeter Shows Excessive Discharge

Avionics Master – Off
Alternator CB – Check In
Master Switch – Off
Master Switch – On
Ammeter – Check if Charging
Avionics Master – On
If Discharge continues:
Non-essential Elec Equip – Off
Land As Soon As Practical

POH

C175 POH

Avionics

Navigation

Garmin Aera 660

Trio Avionics Pro Pilot Autopilot

Basic operation notes:

Test procedures
Horizontal: TRK (track flight plan)

Ensure clear of airport area
With flt plan already entered, engage H NAV button to engage horizontal (aileron) servos
Proppilot will fly to flt plan course line
HMODe, XTK is crosstrack to offset track with encoder

Horizontal: CRS (course)

Once engaged horizontally as described above
Select H MODE to set selection to CRS
Flies magnetic course
Select course to fly by rotating encore knob to enter desired course
To return to track mode, set to intercept and it will automatically change to track mode when intercepted

Vertical: ALT HLD (alttiude hold)

Engage V NAV button to engage vertical (elevator) servos
Pressing the V MODE/VNAV button will activate the altitude hold (better to do once trimmed at alttiude)
If not properly trimmed, display will alert to trim in proper direction
turn encoreder to hange alt b around 5 ft or so usually when new baro alttiude, or double long press to start slow VS change

Communication

PS Engineering PAR200B Audio Selector Panel, High-fidelity Stereo Intercom System, VHF Communications Transceiver Controller

Garmin SL40 VHF Comm

Surveillance

Garmin GTX327 Transponder

Systems

Aux Fuel Tank

Unclear if it's stock (because no baggage door and was at one point a factory option for other Cessnas) or add on/STC (closest I found was http://www.griggsaircraft.com/fabrication/aux_fuel_systems but no C175 and slight details don't match)

Cessna Aux Fuel Tank

Placard reads: "Place pump OFF before changing FROM LEFT tank"

Takeoff, climb, and land with fuel selector valve handle set in "BOTH ON" position
At cruise altitude, switch to "RIGHT TANK" position and operate from this fuel tank until the fuel supply is exhausted
Switch to "LEFT TANK" for operation
Pull on aux fuel pump switch and refill right main fuel tank from aux fuel tank
WATCH THE MAIN TANK FUEL LEVEL CLOSELY, DO NOT OVERFILL
Push aux fuel pump switch to "OFF" when fuel transfer is completed (transfer of fuel will take 45-60 minutes TBC!!!)
DO NOT OPERATE THE AUX FUEL PUMP WITH THE FUEL SELECTOR ON "BOTH" OR "RIGHT" AFTER FUEL TRANSFER HAS BEEN COMPLETED - ENGINE STOPPAGE WILL OCCUR, IF IT HAPPENS SWITCH PUMP OFF AND WAIT 3-5 SECONDS
Return fuel selector valve handle to "BOTH ON" or even "RIGHT" position after refilling the right tank and shutting off the aux fuel pump