Name: Cessna 172 Series 1996
Brand: Cessna
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CESSNA

AIRCRAFT

COMPANY

MODEL

172

MAINTENANCE

MANUAL

B234

WASHERS

LOWER

NUT

REAR

ECCENTRIC

FAIRING

BUSHINGS

FAIRING

DETAIL

WING

FLAP

NAVIGATION

AND

BOLT

STROBE

LIGHTS

NUT

DETAIL

052T2001

A0520T1003

80520T1002

Wing

Installation

Figure

201

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57-10-00

Page 202

Feb

15/2002

Propeller Maintenance Practices6
Propeller and Spinner Installation Diagram7
Using the Maintenance Manual20
List of Chapters25
Time Limits/Maintenance Checks26
Time Limits and Maintenance Checks35
Inspection Requirements35
Inspection Program Selection35
General Inspection Terms and Guidelines36
Inspection Time Intervals37
Inspection Terms and Guidelines37
Chart Legend37
Inspection Items39
Cessna-Mandated Replacement Time Limits52
Component Time Limits52
Supplier Established Replacement Time Limits53
Progressive Care Program55
Progressive Care57
Progressive Care - Operation 264
Progressive Care - Operation 370
Progressive Care - Operation 477
Progressive Care - Operation 582
Progressive Care - Operation 785
Progressive Care - Operation 988
Progressive Care - Operation 1090
Progressive Care - Operation 1192
Progressive Care - Operation 1294
Progressive Care - Operation 1497
Progressive Care - Operation 1599
Progressive Care - Operation 16101
Progressive Care - Operation 17103
Progressive Care - Operation 18105
Progressive Care - Operation 19107
Progressive Care - Operation 20109
Dimensions and Areas111
Dimensions and Areas - General Information114
Airplane Dimensions and Specifications - Description and Operation115
Dimensions Diagram118
Airplane Stations - Description and Operation119
Fuselage Stations Diagram120
Wing Stations Diagram121
Airplane Zoning - Description and Operation122
Access/Inspection Plates - Description and Operation126
View Looking up Plates127
View Looking down - Plates129
Floorboad Access Plates131
Lifting and Shoring133
Lifting and Shoring - General Information136
Jacking - Maintenance Practices137
Airplane Jacking Diagram138
Emergency Lifting/Hoisting - Maintenance Practices139
Leveling and Weighing140
Leveling Procedure144
Towing and Taxing146
Towing - Maintenance Practices150
Tow Bar Installation Diagram151
Parking, Mooring, Storage and Return to Service152
Parking - Maintenance Practices156
Flyable Storage157
Temporary Storage157
Inspection During Storage158
Mooring159
Flyable Storage Return to Service160
Temporary Storage Return to Service160
Placards and Markings161
Placards and Markings - General Information164
Interior/Exterior Paint - Description and Operation165
Exterior Graphics - Maintenance Practices166
Graphics Removal/Installation166
Decal Application Diagram167
Care and Cleaning of Exterior Graphics168
Install Graphics168
Exterior Placards and Markings Diagram169
Servicing187
Table of Contents190
Servicing - General Information191
Replenishing - Description and Operation192
Fuel Capacity Table192
Approved Fuel Table192
Engine Oil Capacity193
Airplane Service Points Diagram194
Nose Landing Gear Shock Strut - Servicing195
Nose Landing Gear Shimmy Dampener - Servicing196
Hydraulic Brakes - Servicing197
Fuel and Engine Oil - Description and Operation198
Fuel Precautions198
Oil Precautions198
Fuel - Servicing199
Fueling and Defueling199
Aviation Fuel Additive200
Fuel Loading200
Engine Oil - Servicing202
Oil Change Intervals202
Checking Engine Oil202
Changing Engine Oil202
Specified Aviation Grade Oil204
Induction Air Filter Servicing205
Vacuum System Filters Servicing206
Central Air Filter Servicing206
Relief Valve Filter Servicing206
Vacuum System Filters Diagram207
Battery Servicing208
Tires Servicing209
Cold Weather Servicing of Tires210
Scheduled Servicing - Description and Operation211
- General211
- Description211
- Lubrication Service Notes212
- Definition of "As Needed"212
- Recommended Lubricants Table212
Lubricants - Description and Operation212
- General212
Battery Terminals - Servicing215
Battery Terminal Lubrication215
General215
Landing Gear and Parking Brake - Servicing217
- General217
- Wheel Bearing Lubrication217
- Nose Gear Torque Link Lubrication217
- Shimmy Dampener Pivots Lubrication217
- Steering System Needle Bearing Lubrication217
- Nose Gear Steering Pushrods Lubrication217
- Parking Brake Handle Shaft Lubrication217
- Landing Gear Lubrication Diagram218
- Aileron System Lubrication219
- Flap System Lubrication219
Flight Controls - Servicing219
- General219
Elevator System Lubrication219
Engine Control Cables - Servicing225
- General225
- Heating and Ventilation Control Cables - Servicing226
- General226
- Approved Protective Coatings227
Airplane Exterior - Cleaning/Painting227
- General227
- Precautions227
- Preventive Maintenance227
- Windshield and Window Cleaners228
- Cleaning Windshield and Windows228
- Waxing and Polishing Windshield and Windows229
- Aluminum Surfaces229
- Painted External Surfaces229
Engine and Engine Compartment Washing229
- Propeller230
- 11. Tires and Wheels230
- Interior Cleaning Materials231
- Cleaning Interior Panels231
- Cleaning Carpet231
Airplane Interior - Cleaning/Painting231
- General231
- Cleaning Seats232
  - Methods for Cleaning Trevira Fabric on Seats232
  - Methods for Cleaning Morbern Vinyl on Cabin Panels233
  - Standard Practices - Airframe234
  - Standard Practices Airframe - General Information243
- Scope243
- Definition243
- Material and Tools Cautions - Description and Operation244
- General Usage Solvents244
- Precaution on Mercury244
- Maintenance Precautions244
- Torque Data - Maintenance Practices246
- General246
  - Torque Wrench and Adapter Formulas247
  - Washer Installation Close Tolerance Bolts248
- Torque Requirements for Bolts, Screws and Nuts249
- Torque Requirements for Hi-Lok Fasteners249
  - Torque Requirements for Electrical Current Carrying Fasteners250
  - Torque Values for Hi-Lok Fasteners250
- Torque Requirements for Rigid Tubing and Hoses251
  - Tubing/Hose Torque Limits251
  - Torque Values for Airframe Electrical Ground Terminals251
- Safetying - Maintenance Practices252
- Safety Wire252
- General252
- Safety Wire Installation253
- Lockwire Safetying254
- Cotter Pin Installation257
- Cotter Pin Safetying258
- Safetying Turnbuckles259
- Safetying Turnbuckle Assemblies260
- Sealing - Description and Operation262
- General262
  - Hand-Wipe Cleaning Operations Products263
  - Priming Operations Products263
- Acceptable Replacements for Chemicals and Solvents - Description and Operation263
- General263
  - Topcoat Operations Products264
  - Paint Stripping Operations Products265
- General Solvents/Cleaners - Maintenance Practices266
- Tools, Equipment and Materials266
- Safety Precautions266
- Description266
  - Plastic or Rubber267
  - General Solvents267
- Interior and Exterior Finish - Cleaning/Painting270
- Paint Facility270
- Sanding Surfacer270
- General270
- Paint Stripping271
- Hand Solvent Cleaning273
  - Cleanout of Skin Joints273
  - Surface Cleaning273
- Maintenance of the Interior and Exterior Primary Coatings and Topcoat274
  - Fuel, Weather and High-Temerature Sealing - Maintenance Practices275
  - Sealants Table275
  - Cleaning Solvents Table276
  - Parting Agents277
  - Equipment Table278
  - Definition of Sealing Terms278
  - Type of Sealants279
  - Curing Properties of Type I Sealant279
  - Working with Sealants: General Requirements280
  - Sealant Curing281
  - Mixing of Sealants281
  - Two-Part Sealant Cartridge View282
  - Cleaning before Applying Sealant283
  - Sealing Application284
  - Integral Fuel Bay Sealing285
  - Injection Sealing289
  - Fillet Sealing289
  - Sealant Repair290
  - Conversion Data - Description and Operation292
  - Formulas for Conversion Computations292
  - Conversion Factors Table293
  - Torque Conversion Chart295
  - Inches to Millimeter (0.0001 to 10 Inches)297
  - Fraction to Decimal to Millimeter Conversion299
  - Fahrenheit and Celsius (Centigrade) Temperature Conversion300
  - Drill and Tap Decimal Conversion306
  - Air Conditioning309
  - Air Conditioning - General Information312
- Tools, Equipment and Materials312
- Definition312
- Fresh Air Distribution - Description and Operation313
- General313
- System Operation313
- Air Outlet Valve Removal/Installation314
- Fresh Air Distribution - Maintenance Practices314
- General314
- Cooling Fan Removal/Installation317
- Avionics Cooling Fan - Maintenance Practices317
- Heating and Defrosting - Maintenance Practices319
- Heating and Defrosting Troubleshooting319
- Heat Exchanger Removal/Installation319
- Shutoff Valve Removal/Installation319
- General319
- System Troubleshooting319
- Control Cable Removal/Installation321
- Distribution System Components Removal/Installation321
- Auto Flight322
- Contents324
  - Autopilot - Maintenance Practices326
  - Roll Servo Removal/Installation326
  - Pitch Servo Removal/Installation326
  - Autopilot Servo Installation Diagram327
  - Pitch Trim Servo Removal/Installation330
  - Servo Inspection331
  - KAP 140 Autopilot Controller Removal/Installation332
  - Communications334
  - NAV/COM - Maintenance Practices338
  - Nav/Com Radio Removal and Installation338
  - Antenna Removal/Installation338
  - Audio Panel - Maintenance Practices341
  - Audio Panel Removal/Installation341
  - Intercom Jacks Removal/Installation341
  - Marker Beacon Antenna Removal/Installation344
  - Static Wicks - Maintenance Practices345
  - Static Wicks Removal/Installation345
  - Bonding Straps Removal/Installation345
  - Static Discharger Installation346
  - Electrical Power347
  - Electrical Power - General Information350
- Scope350
- Tools, Equipment and Materials350
- Alternator Troubleshooting352
- Alternator - Maintenance Practices356
- General356
- Alternator Removal/Installation356
- Alternator Installation357
- Battery - Troubleshooting358
- Battery Removal/Installation359
- Cleaning the Battery359
- Adding Electrolyte or Water to the Battery359
- Battery - Maintenance Practices359
- General359
- Charging the Battery361
- Testing the Battery361
- Battery Hydrometer Readings361
- Power Junction Box - Maintenance Practices363
  - Power Junction Box Removal/Installation363
  - Component Removal/Installation363
- General363
- Power Junction Box Removal/Installation365
- Circuit Breaker - Maintenance Practices366
- Circuit Breaker Removal/Installation366
- General366
- Circuit Breaker Panel Installation367
- Essential Bus Diodes - Maintenance Practices368
- Essential Bus Diode Removal/Installation368
- Essential Bus Diode Isolation Inspection368
- General368
- Primary Bus Fuses. )368
- Essential Bus Diode Isolation Inspection370
- Primary Bus Circuit Breakers)370
- Electrical Load Analysis - Description and Operation371
- General371
  - Equipment/Furnishings373
  - Equipment/Furnishing - General Information380
- Definition380
  - Seat Removal/Installation381
  - Seat Rail Removal/Installation381
- Front Seats and Rails - Maintenance Practices381
- General381
- Seat Stop Installation Diagram384
- Map Compartment - Maintenance Practices385
- General385
- Map Compartment Removal/Installation385
- Map Compartment Installation Diagram386
- Seat Belts/Restraints - Maintenance Practices387
- Seat Belt/Restraints Removal and Installation387
- Restraint Testing387
- General387
- Rear Seat - Maintenance Practices390
- Rear Seat Removal/Installation390
- General390
- Aft Bench Seat Installation391
- Interior Upholstery - Maintenance Practices392
- Door Panels, Carpet and Rubber Mat Removal/Installation392
- General392
  - Cabin Interior Trim and Overhead Console Installation393
  - Cabin Side Panel and Floorboard Upholstery Installation396
- Cargo Tie-Downs - Maintenance Practices398
- General398
- Emergency Locator Transmitter - Maintenance Practices400
- Transmitter Removal/Installation400
- Panel Mounted Rocker Switch Removal/Installation400
- General400
- Battery Pack Removal/Installation403
- Emergency Locator Transmitter Test403
- Soundproofing and Insulation - Maintenance Practices405
- General405
  - Insulation Installation Diagram407
  - Fire Protection408
- Contents410
  - Hand Fire Extinguisher Description and Operation412
  - Fire Extinguisher Installation413
  - Flight Controls414
  - Flight Controls General Information418
- Definition418
- Control Cable Wire Breakage and Corrosion Limitations419
- Examination of Control Cables419
- Aileron Control System - Troubleshooting421
- Control Yoke Removal/Installation422
- Aileron Removal/Installation422
- Aileron Control System - Maintenance Practices422
- General422
  - Aileron Control System Diagram423
  - Control Yoke Installation Diagram424
  - Aileron Bellcrank Installation Diagram425
  - Aileron Installation Diagram426
- Aileron Bellcrank Removal/Installation427
  - Rig Aileron Cables Adjustment/Test427
  - Cables and Pulleys Removal/Installation428
- Rudder Control System - Troubleshooting429
- Rudder Control System - Maintenance Practices430
- Rudder Pedal Assembly Removal/Installation430
- Rudder Removal/Installation430
- Rudder Control Adjustment/Test430
- General430
  - Rudder Control Installation Diagram431
  - Rudder Travel Adjustment434
- Elevator Control System - Troubleshooting435
- Elevator Control System - Maintenance Practices436
- Forward Elevator Bellcrank Removal/Installation436
- Aft Elevator Bellcrank Removal/Installation436
- Elevator Removal/Installation436
- General436
  - Elevator Control System View437
  - Elevator Installation Diagram438
- Elevator Control Adjustment/Test439
- Control Column Neutral Rigging Tool440
- Elevator Trim Control - Troubleshooting441
- Elevator Trim Control - Maintenance Practices442
- Trim Tab Actuator Removal/Installation442
- Trim Tab Actuator Disassembly/Assembly442
- General442
  - Elevator Trim Tab Control System Diagram443
  - Elevator Trim Tab Actuator Installation Diagram445
  - Elevator Trim Tab Actuator Cleaning, Inspection and Repair446
- Trim Tab Actuator Cleaning, Overhaul/Inspection and Repair448
- Actuator Wear Limits448
- Trim Tab Free Play Inspection449
- Trim Tab Control Wheel Removal/Installation449
- Trim Tab Control Adjustment/Test449
  - Elevator Trim Tab Wheel Installation450
  - Elevator Trim Tab Travel Adjustment451
- Flap Control System - Troubleshooting453
- Flap Control System - Maintenance Practices455
- Flap Motor and Transmission Assembly Removal/Installation455
- Flap Removal/Installation455
- General455
  - Flap System Schematic456
  - Flap System Installation457
- Flap Drive Pulley Removal/Installation460
- Flap Control System Adjustment/Test460
- Operational Check461
  - Flap Follow up and Indicating System - Maintenance Practices462
  - Follow up and Indicating System Removal/Installation462
  - System Rigging462
  - Flap Indicator Installation463
  - Fuel465
  - Fuel - General Information472
- Definition473
- Fuel Storage and Distribution - Description and Operation474
  - Fuel Quantity Indicators475
  - Fuel System Schematic475
- Fuel Storage and Distribution - Maintenance Practices476
- Fuel Drain Valve Removal/Installation476
- Fuel Level Sender and Indicator Removal/Installation476
- General476
  - Fuel System Installation Diagram477
  - Fuel Drain Valve Installation Diagram478
  - Fuel Level Sender Diagram479
- Fuel Selector Valve Removal/Installation480
  - Fuel Reservoir Installation Diagram481
  - Fuel System Details View482
- Fuel Shutoff Valve Control Cable/Arm Adjustment484
- Electric Auxiliary Fuel Pump Removal/Installation484
- Fuel Bay Vents Adjustment/Test485
- Vented Fuel Filler Cap Adjustment/Test486
- 10. Fuel Quantity Calibration486
- Fuel Strainer Disassembly/Cleaning/Assembly487
  - Auxiliary Fuel Pump Serviceability Test488
  - Fuel Vent Location View489
  - Wing Fuel Tank Vent Check Valve Diagram490
  - Vented Fuel Filler Cap View491
  - Fuel Strainer Assembly View492
- Fuel Bay Sealing - Maintenance Practices493
- Sealants Overview493
- Tools and Equipment493
- Cleaning Solvents494
- Definition of Sealing Terms496
- Materials497
- General Requirements When Working with Sealants498
- Sealant Curing499
- Mixing of Sealants499
- Cleaning Surfaces to Which Sealant Is to be Applied501
- Sealing Application502
- 10. Sealant Repair507
  - Fillet and Fastener Sealing Repairs508
  - Faying Surface Sealing Repair508
  - Brush Coat Sealing Repair508
  - Integral Fuel Tank Sealing508
- 11. Classification of Fuel Leaks509
- 12. Sealing Fuel Leaks509
- 13. Testing Integral Fuel Bay509
  - Indicating/Recording Systems512
  - Indicating/Recording Systems - General Information515
- Scope515
- Definition515
- Instrument and Control Panels - Maintenance Practices516
- Panel Removal and Installation516
- Description and Operation516
- Instrument Panels View517
- Digital Clock - Maintenance Practices518
- Description and Operation518
- Hour Meter - Maintenance Practices519
- Hour Meter Removal/Installation520
- Annunciator Panel - Maintenance Practices521
- Description and Operation521
- Annunciator Panel Removal/Installation522
  - Landing Gear524
  - Landing Gear - General Information531
- Main Landing Gear - Troubleshooting532
- Main Landing Gear - Maintenance Practices532
- Main Landing Gear - Maintenance Practices533
- Main Landing Gear Fairings Removal/Installation533
- Main Landing Gear Installation Diagram534
- Main Landing Gear Removal/Installation535
- Step Bracket Removal/Installation535
- Main Wheel Alignment Inspection/Check536
- Nose Landing Gear - Troubleshooting539
- Nose Landing Gear - Maintenance Practices540
- Nose Wheel Speed Fairing Removal/Installation540
- Nose Landing Gear Removal/Installation540
- Description and Operation540
  - Nose Wheel Speed Fairing Installation541
  - Nose Landing Gear Installation Diagram542
- Torque Link Removal/Installation548
- Shimmy Damper Removal/Disassembly/Installation548
- Shock Strut Disassembly/Inspection/Assembly549
- Steering Rod Assembly550
- Main Landing Gear Wheel and Axle - Maintenance Practices551
- Main Wheel Axle Removal/Installation551
- Main Wheel Disassembly/Assembly551
- Main Wheel Assembly Diagram553
- Main Wheel Inspection/Check554
- Wheel Balancing554
- Nose Landing Gear Wheel - Maintenance Practices555
- Nose Landing Gear Wheel Removal/Installation555
- Nose Landing Gear Wheel Disassembly/Assembly555
- General555
- Nose Landing Gear Wheel Assembly Diagram556
- Nose Landing Gear Wheel Inspection/Check557
- Brakes - Troubleshooting558
- Brake System - Maintenance Practices559
- Brake Line Removal559
- Brake Assembly and Line Removal/Installation559
- Brake Component Inspection559
- Description and Operation559
- Brake System Installation Diagram560
- New Brake Lining Conditioning563
- Master Cylinder Removal/Disassembly/Installation563
- Brake Master Cylinder Diagram564
- Brake System Bleeding565
- Parking Brake System565
- Lights566
- Lighting - General569
- Flood Lighting - Maintenance Practices570
- Floodlight Bulb Removal/Installation570
- Floodlight Switch Removal/Installation570
- General570
- Glareshield Lighting - Maintenance Practices572
- Glareshield Light Power Supply Removal/Installation572
- General572
- Pedestal Light Bulb Replacement574
- Pedestal Lighting - Maintenance Practices574
- General574
- Instrument Lighting - Maintenance Practices576
- Flight Instrument Light Bar Replacement576
- Engine Instrument Light Bulb Replacement576
- Dimming Module Removal/Installation576
- General576
- Radio Lighting - Maintenance Practices579
- Dimmer Control Removal/Installation579
- General579
- Radio Lighting Installation Diagram580
- Pilot Control Wheel Lighting - Maintenance Practices581
- Map Light Rheostat Remove/Installation581
- General581
- Control Wheel Lighting Installation582
- Navigation and Strobe Lights - Maintenance Practices583
- Navigation Lights Removal/Installation583
- Strobe Lights Removal/Installation583
- Navigation and Anti-Collision Strobe Light Installation584
- Vertical Fin Beacon - Maintenance Practices586
- Beacon Removal/Installation586
- Flashing Beacon Light Installation587
- Landing/Taxi Lights - Maintenance Practices588
- Light Removal/Installation588
- Light Adjustment588
  - Landing and Taxi Light Installation589
  - Courtesy Wing Lights - Maintenance Practices590
  - Courtesy Wing Light Removal/Installation590
  - Navigation592
- Description and Operation598
  - Navigation - General599
  - Pitot/Static System - Maintenance Practices600
  - Pitot Tube Removal/Installation600
  - Pitot Tube Heater Insulation Replacement600
  - Pitot/Static System Schematic601
  - Pitot/Static System Installation602
  - Vertical Speed Indicator Removal/Installation604
  - Alternate Static Source Valve Removal and Installation604
  - Blind Encoder Removal/Installation604
  - Altimeter Removal/Installation605
  - Airspeed Indicator Removal/Installation605
  - Pitot System Leak Test605
  - Static System Leak Test605
  - Blowing out Lines606
  - Outside Air Temperature Indicator - Maintenance Practices607
  - OAT Probe Removal/Installation607
  - Clock/Oat Indicator Removal/Installation607
  - Outside Air Temperature Installation608
  - Attitude and Direction - Maintenance Practices610
  - Horizon Gyro General Operation Notes610
  - Attitude Indicator Removal/Installation610
  - Attitude and Direction Instruments View611
  - Directional Gyro Removal/Installation612
  - Directional Gyro Operational Test612
  - Turn Coordinator Removal/Installation612
  - Compass Installation - Maintenance Practices613
  - Nav Antenna Removal/Installation615
  - Nav Antenna Coupler Removal/Installation615
  - Nav Indicator Removal/Installation615
  - Nav Antenna Installation Diagram616
  - GPS - Maintenance Practices617
  - GPS Removal/Installation617
  - GPS Antenna Removal/Installation617
  - ADF Removal/Installation619
  - ADF Antenna Removal/Installation619
  - Transponder - Maintenance Practices621
  - Transponder Removal/Installation621
  - Transponder Antenna Removal/Installation621
  - Vacuum623
  - Vacuum Troubleshooting627
  - Vacuum System - Maintenance Practices628
  - Vacuum Pump Removal/Installation628
  - Vacuum System Installation Diagram629
  - Vacuum Manifold and Annunciator Switches Removal/Installation630
  - Regulator Valve Filter Removal/Installation630
  - Gyro Filter Removal/Installation630
  - Vacuum Gage Removal/Installation630
  - Vacuum Pump Torque Wrench Adapter631
  - Vacuum Manifold Testing632
  - Vacuum Pressure Adjustment/Test632
  - Standard Ptactices and Structures - General633
  - Structures - Description and Operation637
  - Characteristics of Corrosion638
  - Types of Corrosion638
  - Corrosion Identification639
  - Typical Corrosion Areas640
  - Corrosion Detection641
  - Corrosion Damage Limits641
  - Doors642
- Doors - General645
- Scope645
- Definition645
- Cabin Doors - Maintenance Practices646
- Cabin Door Removal/Installation647
- Cabin Door Weatherstrip Removal/Installation647
- Installation of Lock to Latch Assembly647
- Cabin Door Installation Diagram648
- Install Latch Assembly to Door651
- Upper Cabin Door Cable Installation651
- Upper Cabin Door Cable Rigging651
- Inside Door Handle Rigging652
- Baggage Door Removal/Installation653
- Baggage Door Weatherstrip653
- Baggage Door - Maintenance Practices653
- General653
- Stabilizers655
- Contents657
  - Horizontal Stabilizer - Maintenance Practices659
  - Horizontal Stabilizer Removal/Installation659
  - Vertical Stabilizer Fin - Maintenance Practices661
  - Vertical Stabilizer Fin Removal/Installation661
  - Windows663
  - Windows - General666
  - Windshields and Windows Description and Operation668
  - Cleaning Windows668
  - Windshield and Window Preventive Maintenance668
  - Windshield and Window Installation Techniques669
  - Windshield Rain Repellent669
  - Windshield Removal/Installation670
  - Cabin Windows - Maintenance Practices672
  - Rear Window Removal/Installation672
  - Side Window Removal/Installation672
  - Cabin Windows Installation673
  - Cabin Door Window Removal/Installation674
  - Wings676
  - Wings - General683
  - Wings and Wing Struts - Maintenance Practices684
  - Wing and Strut Removal/Installation684
  - Wing Installation Diagram685
  - Adjustment (Correcting Wing Heavy Conditions)687
  - Wing Tip Removal/Installation688
  - Propeller690
  - Propeller - Maintenance Practices698
  - Propeller and Spinner Removal/Installation698
  - Power Plant701
  - Powerplant - General704
  - Engine Description and Operation705
  - Engine Installation Diagrams707
  - Engine Troubleshooting710
  - Engine Removal/Installation715
  - Engine Cleaning716
  - Engine Storage716
  - Cowling Description717
  - Cowling Removal/Installation717
  - Cowling Shock Mounts717
  - Engine Cowling Shock Mount Installation719
  - Engine Mount Description and Operation720
  - Engine Mount Procedures720
  - Engine Shock Mount Installation721
  - Firewall Engine Mount Installation723
  - Air Induction System Description and Operation724
  - Air Induction System Removal/Installation724
  - 172S Engine Induction Air Filter Maintenance Practices724
  - Induction Air Installation725
  - Drain Lines - Maintenance Practices727
  - Engine Drain Lines Installation Diagram728
  - Engine Fuel and Control729
- Engine Fuel and Control - General732
- Definition732
- Fuel Injection System - Description and Operation733
- General733
- Fuel Injection System Schematic734
- Fuel Injection System - Maintenance Practices736
- Fuel/Air Control Unit Removal/Installation736
- General736
- Precautions736
- Fuel Distribution Valve Removal/Installation737
- Injection Nozzles Removal/Installation737
- Injection Nozzle Flow Test737
- Idle and Mixture Adjustment738
  - Injector Nozzle Cleaning740
  - Fuel Strainer Cleaning740
  - Air Throttle Shaft Lubrication740
  - Egt/Fuel Flow Gauge Removal/Installation741
- Transducer and Line Removal/Installation741
- Fuel Flow Indicator - Maintenance Practices741
- General741
  - Fuel Flow Indicating Installation742
  - Ignition743
  - Ignition System - General746
  - Ignition System Troubleshooting747
  - Ignition System - Maintenance Practices749
  - Magneto Removal/Installation749
  - Check Magneto Timing750
  - Ignition Switch Inspection/Check751
  - ACS Ignition Switch Inspection and Lubrication751
  - Engine Controls753
- Engine Controls - General756
  - Throttle Control Removal/Installation757
  - Throttle Control Adjustment/Test757
- Throttle Control - Maintenance Practices757
- Throttle Control Inspection/Check759
  - Fuel Mixture Control Removal/Installation760
  - Fuel Mixture Control Adjustment/Test760
- Fuel Mixture Control - Maintenance Practices760
- General760
- Fuel Mixture Control View761
- Fuel Mixture Control Inspection/Check762
  - Engine Indicating763
  - Engine Indicating - General766
  - Tachometer Maintenance767
  - Tachometer and Drive Cable Removal/Installation767
  - EGT System Maintenance769
  - EGT Indicator Removal/Installation769
  - Probe Removal/Installation769
  - EGT Installation Diagram770
  - Exhaust771
  - Exhaust System Maintenance775
  - Exhaust System Removal/Installation775
  - Muffler Inspection775
  - Oil778
  - Oil Cooler Removal/Installation782
  - Oil Pressure Indicators Description784
  - Oil Pressure Indicator and Transducer Removal/Installation784
  - Low Oil Pressure Switch Removal/Installation784
  - Oil Temperature Indicator Maintenance787
  - Oil Temperature Sending Unit Removal/Installation787
  - Oil Temperature/Oil Pressure Indicator Removal/Installation787
  - Starting789
  - Starter Maintenance797
  - Starter Removal/Installation797
  - Bendix Drive Starter Assembly Cleaning and Lubrication797

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Cessna 172 Series 1996 Specifications

General

Horsepower	160 hp
Max Takeoff Weight	2, 450 lbs
Wingspan	36 ft 1 in
Rate of Climb	720 ft/min
Propeller	Fixed Pitch
Fuel Capacity	56 gallons
Cruise Speed	124 knots (143 mph)

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