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C-FCND

1959 Cessna 175 C-FCND

Quick Reference

MTOW: 2350 lb
Empty Weight: 1400 lb ??? TBD
Fuel Capacity: 52 Gallons (312 lbs 100LL)

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

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

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

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
Placceholder
  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. 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. Climb Above 1,000' AGL:
    1. Airspeed – 90 MPH
    2. Power – Full
    3. Fuel Pump – Off
    4. Mixture – Lean ≤4,000'/CHT <400°F
  3. Cruise:
    1. Pitch – Level
    2. RPM – 2350-2700 RPM
    3. Trim – Set
    4. Mixture – Lean, CHTs <400°F
    5. Lights – As Required
    6. Engine Instruments – Check/Monitor
  4. Descent:
    1. Destination Weather – Check
    2. Throttle – As Required
  5. Carb Heat – On
  6. Prop – Check RPM not in Red
  7. Mixture – Enrich as Required
  8. Landing Lights – On
  9. 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
  10. Approach Speeds at Max Gross Weight:
    1. Flaps 0-20°: 70-80 MPH
    2. Flaps 30-40°: 63-70 MPH
  11. Go-Around:
    1. Throttle – Smoothly Full Forward
    2. Carb Heat – Cold
    3. Flaps – Retract Slowly with Airspeed Increase
  12. 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

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