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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
  1. R. Fuel Drain – Sump
  2. R. Fuel Level – Check
  3. L. Fuel Drain – Sump
  4. L. Fuel Level – Check
  5. 2 Belly Fuel Strainers – Drain
  6. Oil Level – Check (6-8 qts)
  7. Docs/Squawks – ARROW/VOR
  8. Control locks – Remove
  9. Fuel Selector – Both
  10. Ignition Switch – Off
  11. Avionics Master – Off
  12. Master Switch – On
  13. Fuel Qty & Pump – Check
  14. Lights – Check and Off
  15. Tach Time – Note
  16. Master Switch – Off
  17. Flaps – Down
  18. L. Fuselage – Check
  19. Antennas – Check
  20. Tail Surfaces – Check
  21. L. Elevator – Check
  22. Actuator Cables – Check
  23. Rudder Bolts – Check
  24. Tail Tiedown – Remove
  25. Trim Actuator – Check
  26. R. Elevator – Check
  27. R. Fuselage – Check
  28. R. Flap – Check
  29. R. Aileron – Check
  30. R. Wing – Check
  31. R. Wing Tiedown – Remove
  32. R. Gear/Tire/Brake – Check
  33. Prop – Clear, no Damage/Leaks
  34. Alternator Belt – Check
  35. Nose Strut – Check 3"
  36. Static Port – Clear
  37. L. Wing – Check
  38. Stall Warning – Check
  39. Fuel Vent – Clear
  40. Pitot Tube – Clear
  41. L. Wing Tiedown – Remove
  42. L. Aileron – Check
  43. L. Flap – Check
  44. L. Gear/Tire/Brake – Check
  45. Flaps – Up
BEFORE START
  1. Preflight – Complete
  2. Tiedowns/Cowling Towbar – Removed
  3. Fuel Caps – Double Checked
  4. Passenger Briefing – Complete
  5. Carbon Monoxide Detector – Check
  6. Seat/Seatbelts – Secure
  7. Brakes – Set
  8. Key – In Ignition
STARTING ENGINE
  1. Fuel Selector – Both
  2. Avionics – Off
  3. Circuit Breakers – In
  4. Mixture – Rich
  5. Carb Heat – Cold
  6. Prime – 2-4 Strokes or Throttle
  7. Throttle – Open 1/4"
  8. Beacon Light – On
  9. Master Switch – On
  10. Prop Area – Clear
  11. Ignition Switch – Both
  12. Starter – Engage
  13. Throttle – 800-1200 RPM
  14. Oil Pressure – 25-95 PSI
  15. Mixture – Ground Lean
  16. Avionics Master/Radios – On
  17. Weather – Check
  18. Transponder – Set
  19. Lights – As Required
TAXI
  1. Brakes – Check
  2. Flight Controls – Set for Wind
RUNUP
  1. Brakes – Set
  2. Cabin Doors – Closed
  3. Flight Controls – Free & Correct
  4. Flight Instruments – Check/Set
  5. Mixture – Rich, or Lean & Smooth
  6. Throttle – 1700 RPM
  7. Oil Pressure – Check
  8. Suction Gauge – Green
  9. Ammeter – Charging
  10. Carb Heat – Check for RPM Drop
  11. Mags – Max 175 RPM Drop
  12. Throttle – 1000 RPM
  13. Oil Temp – >100
  14. Radios/Avionics – Set
  15. Departure Plan – Review
  16. Flaps – 0° or 20° Short/Soft Field
FOULED SPARK PLUG PROCEDURE
  1. Throttle – At least 50% Power
  2. Mixture – Lean until Engine Roughness Begins
  3. Time – 1-2 Minutes
  4. Mixture – Halfway Back to Full Rich
  5. Ignition Switch – Check L & R
  6. Repeat if Needed, Note Which Ignition Side is Rough
  7. Throttle – Idle
  8. Proceed to Takeoff Checklist or Return to Hangar
TAKEOFF
  1. Trim – Set for Takeoff
  2. Mixture – Rich or lean >4000'
  3. Landing Lights – On
  4. Fuel Pump – On
  5. Time – Note
  6. Throttle – Idle
  7. Proceed to Takeoff checklist or Return to hangar
TAKEOFF
  1. Unmarked V Speeds in MPH:
    1. V70
    2. Vx 61 with 20° Flaps
    3. Vy 84
    4. V123
    5. Best Glide 70
  2. Trim – Set for Takeoff
  3. Mixture – Rich or Lean ≤4,000'
  4. Landing Lights – On
  5. Fuel Pump – On
  6. Time – Note
CLIMB
  1. Flaps – Up above obstacles
  2. Airspeed – 90 MPH
  3. Power – Full
  4. Fuel Pump – Off
  5. Mixture – Lean <4000', CHT <400
CRUISE
  1. Pitch – Level
  2. RPM – 2350–2700 RPM
  3. Trim – Set
  4. Mixture – Lean, CHTs <400
  5. Lights – As Required
  6. Engine Instruments – Check/Monitor
DESCENT
  1. Destination Weather – Check
  2. Throttle – As Required
BEFORE LANDING
  1. Seat Belts – On
  2. Fuel Selector – Both
  3. Mixture – Rich
  4. Fuel Pump – On
  5. Throttle – As Required
  6. Carb Heat – On
  7. Prop – Check RPM not in Red
  8. Mixture – Enrich as Required
  9. Landing Lights – On
GO-AROUND
  1. Throttle – Smoothly Full Forward
  2. Carb Heat – Cold
  3. Flaps – Retract slowly with Airspeed increase
AFTER LANDING
  1. Flaps – Up
  2. Carb Heat – Cold
  3. Mixture – Ground Lean
  4. Fuel Pump – Off
  5. Lights – As Required
  6. Radios – Set
  7. Transponder – Check
Approach Speeds (max gross weight):
  1. Flaps 0–20° – 70–80 MPH
  2. Flaps 30–40° – 63–70 MPH

Emergeny Procedures

Electrical Fire in Flight
  1. Master Switch – Off
  2. Avionics Master Switch – Off
  3. Electrical Switches – Off
  4. Vents/Cabin Air – Closed/Off
  5. Fire Extinguisher – Activate
  6. Cabin – Ventilate
  7. If fire is out and power is needed...
Engine Fire During Start
  1. Cranking – Continue with starter engaged
  2. If engine starts:
    1. Throttle – 1700 RPM for 3 minutes
    2. Engine – Shutdown/Inspect
  3. 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
  1. Landing Lights – Off
  2. Navigation Lights – Off
  3. Perform Sideslip to keep flames away from fuel
  4. Land As Soon As Possible
Cabin Fire
  1. Master Switch – Off
  2. Vents/Cabin Air – Closed/Off
  3. Fire Extinguisher – Activate
  4. Cabin – Ventilate
  5. Land As Soon As Possible
Precautionary Landing w/ Engine
  1. Seats/Seatbelts – Secure
  2. Flaps – 20°
  3. Airspeed – 65–70 MPH
  4. Landing Site – Overfly & Assess
  5. Electrical Switches – Off
  6. Avionics Master – Off
  7. Master Switch – Off
  8. Flaps – 30–40° on Final Approach
  9. Doors – Unlatch
  10. Touchdown – Nose High
  11. Ignition Key – Off
  12. Brakes – Apply Heavily
Emergency Landing w/o Engine:
  1. Radio – “MAYDAY” on ATC or 121.5
  2. Transponder – 7700
  3. Airspeed – 70 MPH Flaps UP
  4. 60 MPH Flaps DOWN
  5. Mixture – Idle Cutoff
  6. Fuel Selector – Off
  7. Ignition Switch – Off
  8. Flaps – As Required
  9. Master Switch – Off
  10. Doors – Unlatch
  11. Touchdown – Tail Low
  12. Brakes – Apply Heavily
Engine Fire During Flight:
  1. Mixture – Idle Cutoff
  2. Fuel Selector – Off
  3. Master Switch – Off
  4. Cabin Heat/Air – Off
  5. Airspeed – 110 MPH or more
  6. Master Landing – Execute
  • Emergency Frequency:
    1. 121.5
    2. Emergency Transponder Code – 7700
    3. Radio Failure/Transponder Code – 7600
    Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm
    1. Shut off (push) cabin heat
    2. Shut off (pull) cabin air knob on panel
    3. Open wing root vents
    4. Open window in left cabin door
    Ammeter Shows Excessive Charge
    1. Alternator CB – Pull
    2. Nonessential Electrical Equip – Off
    3. Land As Soon As Practical
    Ammeter Shows Excessive Discharge
    1. Avionics Master – Off
    2. Alternator CB – Check In
    3. Master Switch – Off
    4. Master Switch – On
    5. Ammeter – Check if Charging
    6. Avionics Master – On
    7. If Discharge continues:
    8. Non-essential Elec Equip – Off
    9. Land As Soon As Practical

    POH

    C175 POH

    Avionics

    Navigation

    Garmin Aera 660

    Trio Avionics Pro Pilot Autopilot

    Basic operation notes:

    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"
    1. Takeoff, climb, and land with fuel selector valve handle set in "BOTH ON" position
    2. At cruise altitude, switch to "RIGHT TANK" position and operate from this fuel tank until the fuel supply is exhausted
    3. Switch to "LEFT TANK" for operation
    4. Pull on aux fuel pump switch and refill right main fuel tank from aux fuel tank
    5. WATCH THE MAIN TANK FUEL LEVEL CLOSELY, DO NOT OVERFILL
    6. Push aux fuel pump switch to "OFF" when fuel transfer is completed (transfer of fuel will take 45-60 minutes TBC!!!)
    7. 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
    8. Return fuel selector valve handle to "BOTH ON" or even "RIGHT" position after refilling the right tank and shutting off the aux fuel pump

    Cockpit

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