Oct 1, 2021 · Cessna now says 10° on takeoff is "preferred", but in boldface type the manual says anything more than 10° is "not approved for takeoff." By contrast, my PA-32-300 is a high-powered …

Dec 19, 2007 · Cessna used three different types of electric flap actuators. The oldest used a moly disulfide grease on the jackscrew threads, which ran in a plain nut. As an example, we see the …

May 9, 2007 · Hello, I have been thinking about an engine overhaul for a few years and may be getting closer to actually doing the deed. Our O-470 has treated us well but I expect the time to overhaul is …

Aug 14, 2023 · Curious if anyone has rolled a cessna 172, curious how they respond vs a citabria ( that’s all I’ve rolled) Pls no hate, just trying to gather knowledge! Thanks!!

Feb 23, 2005 · The Twin Cessna fuel system does require management, but if you’re flying long enough to use it all then you’ve got time to think about it. That said it has some pitfalls, most notably that you …

Jul 5, 2013 · Hi all, I'm planning to do a short flight in a 172SP with 3 passengers & myself. Thankfully the 3 passengers are quite small & it's a short trip so my weight & balance for passengers & fuel is …

Dec 28, 2010 · Describe a situation in which you would trust the security of a Cessna to the reliable operation of its parking brake. Run up? Sloped surface? To hold the a/c while you copy a clearance? …

Nov 4, 2015 · In earlier years, when the fairings were "optional at extra cost" equipment, Cessna manuals had a footnote on the performance charts about deducting 'x' knots if fairings not installed; I …

May 16, 2011 · The Cessna 205 (also known as "Model 210-5" in company documents and FAA paperwork) was introduced in 1963, essentially a fixed-gear Model 210C -- same 260 hp Continental …

Feb 6, 2007 · One of the Cessna 150/152 club articles discusses the fuel stick issue. I believe they found the fuel hawk 152 gauge is more accurate on the 150 than 152 due to fuel hawk adding a …