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Cessna 172 Test

It is a requirement to pass this test with a minimum of 70% prior to solo rental of a Cessna 152
    CESSNA 172 QUESTIONAIRE:
  1. What engine type is installed?


  2. What is engine horsepower?


  3. What is the MAX Gross Weight for the Normal Category and Utility Category?



        __________ Normal Category     _________ Utility Category
  4. What is the Empty Weight of the Aircraft?


  5. Solve the follwoing Weight and Balance loading problem:
    Item Weight (Lbs.) Mom (LB.-Ins/1000)
    Basic Empty Weight

    ___________

    ___________
    Oil

    ___________

    ___________
    Fuel (24.5 gals.)

    ___________

    ___________
    Pilot (180 lbs)

    ___________

    ___________
    Front Passenger (192 lbs)

    ____________

    ____________
    Rear Passenger (162 lbs)

    ___________

    ___________
    Rear Passenger (163 lbs)

    ____________

    ____________
    Baggage (None)

    ____________

    ____________
    TOTALS

    ____________

    ____________



  6. What is the useful load of this aircraft?


  7. What is the maximum baggage capacity?


  8. What is the maximum allowable RPM (Red Line)?


  9. What is the oil type and grade used in this engine?


  10. What is the normal operating oil pressure?


  11. What is the Maximum and Minimum oil capacity?


    MAX _________    MIN ________
  12. What is the total fuel capacity of this particular airplane?


  13. What is the unusable fuel in each tank?


  14. What is the total usable fuel?


  15. What is the Minimum Static RPM for takeoff?


  16. Give Carburator heat and Magneto check RPMs.


    Carburator heat _________     Magneto _________
  17. What is the maximum allowable RPM drop on each magneto?


  18. What is the maximum differential between both magnetos?


  19. Where is the Datum located in this aircraft?


  20. Where should be positioned the fuel selector valve handle for takeoff?


  21. Where should be positioned the fuel selector valve handle for climb?


  22. Where should be positioned the fuel selector valve handle for landing?


  23. Where are the fuel drains located?


  24. When are they drained?


  25. What is the maximum direct crosswind for takeoff and landing?


  26. Give the range of the flaps in degrees.


  27. What flap settings are not recommended at any time for takeoff?


  28. What is the electrical system voltage of this aircraft?


  29. Give the following airspeeds:
    Nose wheel lift off:

    ________knots
    Climb :

    ________knots
    Max. Flaps Down:

    ________knots
    Max Maneuvering:

    ________knots
    Never Exceed:

    ________knots
    Max. glide (Flaps Up):

    ________knots
    Landing (Flaps Up):

    ________knots
    Landing (Flaps Down):

    ________knots



  30. Give cruising RPM at 65% HP at an altitude of 2,500ft. ______________


    Fuel burnup: ________ gals/hr


    Endurance : ________ Hours

  31. Give tire pressures
    Nose :

    ______PSI
    Main:

    ______PSI

  32. Above what altitude can the mixture be leaned?

  33. What is the take-off distance from a hard surface with the
    following conditions?

    Field Elevation : 2,000ft
    Temperature : 95ºF
    Headwind : 0 Knots
    Gross Weight : 2300 lbs


    Find ground run: __________________


    Findtotal to clear 50 ft obstacle: _______________

  34. What is the rate of climb with the following conditions?

    Temperature : 85ºF
    Field Elevation : 3,000 ft
    Gross Weight : 2300 lbs


    Rate of climb is: ____________________


  35. When the carburator heat should be in the hot position?



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