Name: Cessna 172 Skyhawk SERIES
Brand: Cessna
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List of Effective Pages2
Table of Contents3
General Description7
Reference Stations9
Recommended Nut Torques10
Table of Contents11
Ground Handling, Servicing, Lubrication and Inspection11
Tow Bar11
Towing11
Jacking and Leveling12
Jacking Information13
Flyable Storage14
Hoisting14
Parking14
Returning Aircraft to Service14
Temporary Storage14
Tie-Down14
Indefinite Storage15
Inspection During Storage15
Returning Aircraft to Service15
Inspection During Storage16
Servicing17
- Fuel Drains17
- Carburetor Drain Plug Inspection17
- Engine Oil17
- Engine Induction Air Filter19
- Battery19
- Tires19
Vacuum System Filter19
Cleaning20
Nose Gear Shimmy Dampener20
Painted Surfaces20
Plastic Trim20
Windshield and Windows20
Engine and Engine Compartment21
- Fuel Selector Valve21
- Upholstery and Interior21
- Wheel Bearings21
- Servicing22
- Specified Aviation Grade Fuels23
- Specified Aviation Grade Oil23
- Lubrication26
- Inspection Charts29
- Inspection Program Selection29
- Inspection Requirements29
- Inspection Guide Lines30
- Engine Compartment32
Propeller32
Fuel Selector Valve33
- Fuel System33
- Landing Gear33
Wheel Bearings33
- Airframe34
- Control Systems35
- Special Inspection Items35
- Description37
- Repairs37
- Scratches37
- Waxing37
- Cracks38
- Repair of Windshield and Windows38
- Windshield and Fixed Window Installation39
- Installation40
- Removal40
- Wrap-Around Rear40
- Adjustment41
- Cabin Door Weatherstrip41
- Fixed41
- Overhead41
- Cabin Door Installation42
- Door Latch Installation43
- Baggage Door Installation44
- Baggage Door Weatherstrip45
- Center45
- Indexing Inside Handle45
- Lock45
- Pilot and Copilot (Standard)46
- Seat Installation46
- Pilot and Copilot Seats (Optional)47
- Center Seat (Standard)48
- Center Seat (Optional)49
- Cabin Upholstery50
- Materials and Tools50
- Repair50
- Soundproofing50
- Sear Back Cam Replacement51
- Cabin Headliner Installation52
- Cargo Tie-Downs52
- Carpeting52
- Upholstery Side Panels52
- Cargo Tie-Down Rings53
- Rear View Mirror Installation53
- Seat Belt and Shoulder Harness Installation54
- Wings and Empennage55
- Wing Installation56
- Adjustment (Correcting "Wing-Heavy" Condition)57
- Wing Strut58
- Vertical Fin59
- Horizontal Stabilizer60
- Loading Gear and Brakes63
- Trouble Shooting64
- Main Landing Gear Installation65
- Main Gear Strut Removal67
- Main Landing Gear Fairings67
- Step Bracket Installation67
- Main Wheel Speed Fairing68
- Main Wheel Speed Fairing Installation68
- Main Wheel Speed Fairing Removal68
- Removal and Installation of Main Landing Gear Fairings68
- Main Wheel Disassembly69
- Main Wheel Inspection and Repair69
- Main Wheel Reassembly69
- Main Wheel Removal69
- Main Wheel and Brake70
- Washer70
  - Bonded Main Wheel Axle Removal71
  - Main Wheel Axle Installation71
  - Main Wheel Axle Removal71
  - Main Wheel Installation71
  - Bonded Main Wheel Axle Installation72
  - Checking Axle Looseness72
  - Wheel Alignment73
  - Main Wheel Alignment74
  - Wheel Balancing74
  - Nose Gear Installation75
- Nut75
  - Nose Gear Removal76
  - Nose Wheel Removal76
  - Nose Wheel Speed Fairing Installation76
  - Nose Wheel Speed Fairing Removal76
- Cover Plate77
  - Nose Wheel Inspection and Repair77
  - Nose Wheel Reassembly77
  - Nose Wheel Speed Fairing77
  - Nose Wheel Assembly78
  - Nose Wheel Installation78
  - Nose Gear Shock Strut Disassembly79
  - Nose Gear Shock Strut Reassembly79
  - Nose Gear Shock Strut Assembly80
- Washers80
- Nut81
  - Torque Link Inspection and Repair81
  - Torque Link Installation81
  - Torque Link Removal81
  - Torque Links81
  - Nose Wheel Steering Adjustment82
  - Shimmy Dampener82
  - Shimmy Dampener Installation82
  - Shimmy Dampener Removal82
  - Brake Master Cylinder Disassembly84
  - Brake Master Cylinder Inspection84
  - Brake Master Cylinder Reassembly84
  - Brake Master Cylinder Removal84
  - Brake Lining Installation85
  - Brake System Bleeding85
  - Checking Brake Lining Wear85
  - Wheel Brake Reassembly85
  - Brake Master Cylinder86
  - Brake Systems87
  - Aileron Control System89
  - Control "U" Installation93
  - Aileron Installation94
  - Rigging94
  - Inclinometer for Measuring Control Surface Travel95
  - Operational Check97
  - Wing Flap Control System97
- Cables and Pulleys100
- Drive Pulleys100
- Flap Motor and Transmission Assembly100
- Removal and Installation100
- Repair100
- Trouble Shooting100
  - Flap Motor and Transmission Installation101
  - Flap Installation102
  - Flap System Schematic103
- Rigging103
- Description104
- Flap Follow-Up and Indicating System104
- Rigging104
  - Flap Follow-Up Control and Position Indicator105
  - Elevator Control System107
  - Elevator Installation110
  - Control Column Neutral Rigging Tool112
  - Elevator Trim Control System113
  - Elevator Trim Tab Control System115
  - Cleaning, Inspection and Repair117
  - Trim Tab Free-Play Inspection117
  - Elevator Trim Tab Actuator Assembly118
  - Elevator Trim Tab Travel Adjustment118
  - Rudder and Rudder Trim Control System121
  - Rudder Control System123
  - Rudder Pedals Installation124
  - Rudder Assembly125
  - Checking Rudder Travel126
  - Rudder Trim Control System128
  - Engine129
- Cleaning and Inspection130
- Engine Cowling Shock Mounts130
- Engine Data131
  - Overspeed Limitations131
  - Time between Overhaul (TBO)131
- Trouble Shooting132
  - Accessories Removal135
  - Engine Mount Details136
  - Build-Up137
- Flexible Fluid Hoses137
- Leak Test137
- Cleaning and Inspection138
- Description138
- Engine Baffles138
- Engine Shock Mount Pads138
- Static Run-Up Procedures138
- Idle Speed and Mixture Adjustments142
- Removal and Installation142
- Ignition System143
- Induction Air System143
- Removal and Installation143
- Interval Timing. (Magneto Removed from Engine)145
- Magneto Description145
- Removal and Installation145
- Magneto-To-Engine Timing146
- Magneto Check147
- Maintenance147
- Engine Controls148
- Mixture Control148
- Spark Plugs148
- Throttle Control148
- Carburetor Heat Control149
- Starting System149
  - Primary Maintenance150
  - Cold Weather151
- Exhaust System151
- Extreme Weather Maintenance151
- Inspec Tion151
- Removal and Installation151
- Starter Motor151
  - Exhaust System152
  - Dusty Conditions153
  - Ground Service Receptacle153
  - Hot Weather153
  - Seacost and Humid Areas153
- Hand Cranking154
  - Fuel System155
  - Precautions155
  - Fuel System Schematic157
  - Checking159
  - Fuel Quantity Transmitters159
- Removal and Installation159
  - Fuel Tank160
  - Fuel Selector Valve and Spring Compressor162
  - Fuel Strainer164
  - Propeller165
  - Propeller Installation166
  - System Operation167
  - Utility Systems167
  - Heating and Defrosting Systems168
  - Ventilating Systems169
  - Instruments and Instrument Systems171
  - Typical Instrument Panel172
- Instrument Panel173
- Instruments173
- Pitot and Static Systems173
- Removal173
- Removal and Installation173
- Static Pressure System Inspection and Leakage Test173
- Description174
- Encoding Altimeter174
- Pitot System Inspection and . . . . . . . . . . . . Blowing out Lines174
- Pitot System Inspection and Leakage Test174
- Removal and Installation174
- Removal and Installation of174
- Pitot Static Systems175
- Description177
- Removal and Installation177
  - Trouble Shooting - Airspeed Indicator177
  - Trouble Shooting - Pitot Static System177
- True Airspeed Indicator177
  - Static Test Equipment178
  - Trouble Shooting - Alimeter179
  - Trouble Shooting - Vertical Speed Indicator179
  - Trouble Shooting - Pitot Tube Heater180
  - Trouble Shooting - Gyros181
  - Trouble Shooting - Vacuum System181
  - Vacuum System183
- Engine Indicators184
- Removal and Installation184
- Tachometer184
- Trouble Shooting - Vacuum Pump184
- Vacuum Relief Valve Adjustment184
- Oil Pressure Gage185
- Oil Temperature Gage185
- Trouble Shooting185
- Carburetor Air Temperature Gage186
- Trouble Shooting186
- Fuel Quantity Indicating System187
- Removal and Installation187
- Trouble Shooting187
- Description188
- Hourmeter188
- Magnetic Compass188
- Removal and Installation188
- Stall Warning System188
- Transmitter Calibration188
- Stall Warning System and Compass Installation189
- Trouble Shooting190
- Turn Coordinator190
- Trouble Shooting191
- Turn-And-Slip Indicator191
- Electrical Systems193
- Ammeter194
- Battery194
- Battery Power System194
- Description194
- Electrical Power Supply System194
- Electrical Systems194
- Master Switch194
- Split Bus Bar194
  - Trouble Shooting the Battery Power System195
  - Adding Electrolyte or Water to the Battery196
- Charging the Battery196
- Cleaning the Battery196
- Removal and Installation196
- Testing the Battery196
- Battery and Electrical Equipment Installations197
- Battery Contactor198
- Description198
- Maintenance of Battery Box198
- Removal and Installation198
- Ground Service Receptacle199
- Trouble Shooting199
- Alternator200
- Alternator Power System200
- Removal and Installation200
- Ground Service Receptacle Installation201
- Trouble Shooting the Alternator System202
- Over-Voltage Warning System204
- Removal and Installation204
- Belt-Driven Alternator Installation205
- Alternator Voltage Regulator206
- Removaland Installation206
- Aircraft Lighting System207
- Description207
- Trouble Shooting208
- Adjustment211
- Anti-Collision Strobe Light211
- Description211
- Landing and Taxi Light211
- Landing and Taxi Lights (Dual)211
- Navigation Lights211
- Operational Requirements211
- Removal and Installation211
  - Landing and Taxi Light Installation212
  - Navigation and Anti-Collision Strobe Light Installation214
- Compass and Radio Dial Lighting215
- Courtesy Lights215
- Description215
- Flashing Beacon215
- Instrument and Dome Lights215
- Instrument Post Lighting215
- Map Lighting215
- Removal and Installation215
- Transistorized Light Dimming215
  - Flashing Beacon Light Installation216
  - Instrument, Dome and Courtesy Light Installation217
  - Transistorized Dimming218
- Cigar Lighter219
- Control Wheel Map Light219
- Description219
- Pitot Heater219
- Removal and Installation219
  - Control Wheel Map Light Installation220
  - Heated Pitot Installation221
- Checkout Interval222
- Emergency Locator Transmitter222
- Transmitter Lifer to 75 Milliwatts Output222
- Antenna223
  - Emergency Locator Transmitter Installation223
  - Removal and Installation of Antenna224
  - Removal and Installation of Lithium Four (4) Cell Battery-Pack224
- Trouble Shooting225
- Electrical Load Analysis Chart226
- Structural Repair227
- Angle -Of -Incidence228
- Equipment and Tools228
- Fuselage Repair J I G S228
- Repair Materials228
- Support Stands228
- Wing Jigs228
- Wing Skin228
- Aileron Balancing229
- Damage Necessitating Replace- Ment of P a R T S229
- Negligible Damage229
- Repairable Damage229
- Wing Auxiliary Spars229
- Wing Flaps229
- Wing Ribs229
- Wing Spars229
- Wing Stringers229
- Damage Necessitating Replace- Ment of P a R T S230
- Elevator and Rudder Balancing230
- Fin and Stabilizer230
- Fuselage230
- Negligible Damage230
- Repairable Damage230
- Wing Leading Edge230
- Baffles231
- Damage231
- Description231
- Engine Cowling231
- Engine Mount231
- Firewall Damage231
- General Considerations231
- Landing Gear Bulkheads231
- Repair after Hard Landing231
- Replacement of Hi-Shear Rivets231
- Repair of ABS Components232
  - Repair of Reinforcement Angles232
  - Wing and Fuselage Support Stands232
  - Checking Wing Twist233
- Repair of Glass -Fiber Constructed Components233
- Control Surface Balancing234
- Corrugated Skin Repair239
- Skin Repair240
- Stringer and Channel Repair246
- Rib Repair250
- Wing Spar Repair252
- Auxiliary Spar Repair255
- Leading Edge Repair256
- Flap Leading Edge Repair257
- Access Hole Installation258
- Firewall Angle Repair259
- Painting261
- Exterior Parts262
- Interior Parts262
- Painting of Formed ABS Plastic Parts262
- Wiring Diagrams263
- Ground Service Receptacle (OPT)264
- Bus Bar, Primary, Alternator Electronics265
- Alternator System 60 AMP266
- Ammeter268
- Battery Circuit269
- Magneto System270
- Oil Temperature271
- Fuel Gage & Transmitter272
- Hourmeter (OPT)273
- Cylinder Head Temp274
- Carburetor Air Temperature Gauge275
- Turn Coordinator276
- Turn & Bank Indicator (OPT)277
- Encoding Ammeter (OPT)278
- Blind Encoder 172, F172, R172, FR172279
- Clock (OPT)281
- Map & Auxiliary Instrument Light (OPT)282
- Compass & Instrument Lights283
- Instrument Panel Post Lighting (OPT)285
- Dome & Courtesy Lights287
- Landing & Taxi Light (OPT)288
- Navigation Lights290
- Light-Flashing Beacon (OPT)291
- Map Light-Control Wheel (OPT)292
- Wingtip Strobe Light (OPT)293
- Cigar Lighter294
- Pitot-Heated (OPT)295
- Wing Flaps - Electric296

Brand	Cessna
Model	172 Skyhawk SERIES
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English

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