Specifications

SECTION 2 CESSNA
OPERATING LIMITATIONS MODEL 172R NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
FAA APPROVED
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational significance are shown in
Figure 2-1. Maneuvering speeds shown apply to normal category
operations. The utility category maneuvering speed is 94 KIAS at 2200
pounds.
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
SYMBOL SPEED KCAS KIAS REMARKS
V
NE
Never Exceed Speed 160 163 Do not exceed this speed
in any operation.
V
NO
Maximum Structural
Cruising Speed
126 129 Do not exceed this speed
except in smooth air, and
then only with caution.
V
A
Maneuvering Speed:
2450 Pounds
2200 Pounds
1600 Pounds
97
93
82
99
94
82
Do not make full or abrupt
control movements above
this speed.
V
FE
Maximum Flap
Extended Speed:
FLAPS 10°
FLAPS 10° to FULL
108
84
110
85
Do not exceed this speed
with flaps down.
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Maximum Window
Open Speed
160 163 Do not exceed this speed
with windows open.
Figure 2-1
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