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SUPPLEMENT
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F'LOATPLANE
MODEL
172P
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AIRPLANE
& SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTIONS
INTRODUCTION
This section
contains
a descriptlon
of the
modifications
and
equipment
associated
specifically
with
the installation
of Edo
Model 89-2000
floats
on
the Model
172P.
THE FLOATPLANE
The floatplane
is
identical to the
landplane
with the
following
excep-
tions:
1. Floats, incorporating
a watér rudder
steering
system,
replace
the
Ianding
gear.
A water rudder
retraction handle,
connected
to
the
dual
water
rudders
by cables and eprings,
is
looated on the cabin
floor.
2.
Additional
fuselage struoture
is added to support
the
float
installa-
tion.
3. An additional
structural
"V" brace is
installed
between
the
top
of
the front
door
posts
and the cowl deck.
4. The
airplane has
additional oorrosion-proofing
and
stainless steel
cables.
5. Interoonnect
springs aro
added between
the rudder and aileron
control systems.
6.
The fuel
strainor installation
is modified for
floatplane use.
7. The standard
propeller
is replaoed wÍth a
propeller
of
larger
diameter
(80
inches)
and flatter
pitch.
8. A lower
cowl
with
a larger cooling air
exit for better engine coolÍng
replaces the standard lower cowl.
9. Hoisting
provisions
a,re
a,dded
to the top of the
fuselage.
10.
Fueling steps and assist
handles are mounted on
the forward
fuselage,
and
steps are mounted on the wing struts to
aid in
refueling
the airplane.
11. Floatplane
placards
are added.
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