USAF Aero Club
Cessna 172 Aircraft Exam
Updated February 2008
Complete the following exam using the answer sheet provided. Do not assume information not specifically provided in the questions. You will need the Cessna 172 K, M, N, P, model Information Manuals. Questions 1 - 27 are open book. The closed book exams will be on a separate answer sheet.
1. C-172K and M models with standard fuel tanks can hold _____ gallons of fuel. Total usable fuel is _____ gallons. Long-range tanks for these models can hold _____ gallons with a total usable fuel of _____ gallons.
A. 43, 40 and 52, 50
C. 42, 38 and 54, 50
D. 42, 40 and 52, 54
2. C-172N and P models with standard fuel tanks can hold _____ gallons of fuel. Total usable fuel is _____ gallons. Long-range tanks for these models can hold _____ gallons with a total usable fuel of _____ gallons.
A. 42, 40 and 54, 50
B. 43, 40 and 52, 48
C. 43, 40 and 54, 50
D. 42, 44 and 54, 52
3. The maximum certified takeoff and landing weight for the C-172K, M, and N models in the normal category is _____ lbs. In the utility category it is _____ lbs.
A. 2400 / 2100
B. 2400 / 2000
C. 2300 / 2100
D. 2300 / 2000
4. The maximum weight for the C-172N is _____ lbs.
A. 2300
B. 2400
C. 1379
D. 921
5. The maximum flap extended speed for the C-172K and M is _____ and N is _____.
A. 100 kts / 85 kts
B. 100 mph / 85 kts
C. 100 mph / 85 mph
D. 105 mph / 90 kts
6. The maximum flap extended speed with flaps 10°-30° for the C-172P is ___ kts.
A. 110
B. 85
C. 95
D. 100
7. Never Exceed Speed in the C-172M and N is _____ kts, in the C-172P is _____ kts.
A. 128 / 158
B. 160 / 158
C. 160 / 127
D. 155 / 125
8. Maximum Structural Cruising Speed in the C-172M and N is _____ kts, in the C-172P is _____ kts.
A. 128 / 158
B. 128 / 127
C. 160 / 127
D. 155 / 125
9. The demonstrated crosswind limit in C-172 aircraft is ____ kts.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 18
D. 20
10. After starting the engine, the oil gage should show pressure within _____ seconds in the summer and within _____ seconds in very cold weather.
A. 30 / 45
B. 30 / 60
C. 30 / 30
D. 60 / 90
11. The mixture in the C-172M/N/P should be leaned prior to takeoff from fields above _____ feet elevation. The C-172K mixture should be leaned at fields above _____ feet elevation.
A. 7500 / 6000
B. 6500 / 5500
C. 3000 / 5000
D. 2500 / 4000
12. In balked landing (go-around) climb, reduce the flap setting to _____ immediately after full power is applied.
A. 0°
B. 20°
C. 30°
D. 10°
13. Flap settings greater than _____ are not approved for takeoff (except C-172 K).
A. 10°
B. 20°
C. 30°
D. 40°
14. The stall warning horn sounds _____ knots above the stall in all configurations (except C-172 K).
A. 5 – 10
B. 0 – 5
C. 5 – 7
D. 8
15. If you enter a spin, the following recovery should be used: throttle – idle, ailerons – neutral, apply and hold full rudder opposite to the direction of rotation. Just after the rudder reaches the stop, move the control wheel briskly forward far enough to brake the stall. Hold these control inputs until rotation stops. As rotation stops, neutralize rudder, and make a smooth recovery from the resulting dive.
A. True
B. False
16. The best glide speed in the C-172M, N, or P is _____ knots and for the C-172K is _____ mph.
A. 70 / 82
B. 65 / 80
C. 60 / 69
D. 60 / 75
17. The true airspeed (TAS) in Colorado is always _____ than the indicated airspeed (IAS).
A. lower
B. higher
C. no different
18. Calculate the takeoff distance of a C-172 P under following conditions: 2200 lbs takeoff weight, pressure altitude is 6000 feet, outside air temperature is 34° F, RWY 34 in use, and the wind is 290 / 15. The ground roll is _____ feet and to clear a 50 ft obstacle, the distance is _____ feet.
A. 1150 / 2170
B. 1265 / 2390
C. 1035 / 1953
D. 900 / 1750
19. To climb from the academy airfield to 9,500 feet MSL in a C-172 P would take _____ minutes, with _____ gallons of fuel used, and distance of _____ NM traveled.
A. 10 / 1.5 / 11
B. 9.5 / 1.5 / 13
C. 8.0 / 1.8 / 12
D. 7.5 / 2.5 / 14
20. The engine in the C-172 has _____ spark plug(s) in each cylinder and _____ engine driven magneto(s).
A. 1, 1
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 2
D. 2, 1
21. Fuel flows by _____ from the two wing tanks to a four-position selector valve in the C-172K/M/N/P.
A. gravity
B. an electric pump
C. a hydraulic pump
D. an aneroid mixture valve
22. The brakes of the C-172 are connected to a master cylinder attached to each of the pilot’s rudder pedals.
A. True
B. False
23. The C-172P models with standard fuel tanks can hold _____ U.S. gallons of fuel. Total unusable fuel is _____ U.S. gallons.
A. 53 / 3
B. 43 / 3
C. 53 / 2
D. 43 / 2
24. The maximum certified takeoff weight for the C-172P in the normal category is _____ lbs. In the utility category it is _____ lbs.
A. 2400 / 2100
B. 2500 / 2100
C. 2400 / 2100
D. 2300 / 2000
25. There are _____ points from which to drain fuel during the C-172P preflight.
A. 5
B. 8
C. 4
D. 15
26. The fuel shutoff valve is located _____ in the C-172P.
A. as one position on the fuel selector.
B. above and to the right of the fuel selector control
C. below the primer
D. under the pilot’s/left seat
27. What is the oil capacity of the C-172M model?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 6
D. 7