Fra håndboken til en C172N 1977 mod, heter det:
Section 2 - Maneuver limits.
Normal category
Aerobatic maneuvers, including spins ar not appproved.
Utility category
In the utility category, the baggage compartment and rear seat must not be occupied. No aerobatic maneuver are approved except those listed below:
Chandelles – max 105 kts.
Lazy Eights – max 105 kts.
Steep turns – max 95 kts.
Spins – Slow Decelerations
Stalls – Slow Decelerations