Cessna 172S Nav III User Manual

CESSNA SECTION 8
MODEL 172S NAV III HANDLING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction ...................................... 8-3
Identification Plate ................................. 8-4
Cessna Owner Advisories ........................... 8-4
United States Airplane Owners ..................... 8-4
International Airplane Owners ...................... 8-5
Publications ................................... 8-5
Airplane File ..................................... 8-6
Airplane Inspection Periods .......................... 8-7
FAA Required Inspections ......................... 8-7
Cessna Inspection Programs ....................... 8-8
Cessna Customer Care Program .................... 8-9
Pilot Conducted Preventive Maintenance ................ 8-9
Alterations Or Repairs ............................. 8-10
Ground Handling ................................. 8-10
Towing ...................................... 8-10
Parking ...................................... 8-11
Tie-Down .................................... 8-11
Jacking ...................................... 8-11
Leveling ..................................... 8-12
Flyable Storage ................................ 8-13
Servicing ....................................... 8-14
Oil ........................................... 8-15
Oil SpeCification ............................... 8-15
Recommended Viscosity for Temperature Range ....... 8-15
Capacity of Engine Sump ........................ 8-16
Oil and Oil Filter Change ......................... 8-16
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Cessna 172S Nav III Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Model	172S Nav III
Engine	Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Horsepower	180 hp
Cruise Speed	124 knots (143 mph, 230 km/h)
Service Ceiling	13, 500 ft (4, 115 m)
Takeoff Distance (Ground Roll)	960 ft (293 m)
Landing Distance (Ground Roll)	575 ft (175 m)
Seating Capacity	4
Type	Single-engine, high-wing
Propeller	2-blade, constant-speed
Fuel Capacity	56 gallons
Wingspan	36 ft 1 in
Length	27 ft 2 in
Height	8 ft 11 in
Stall Speed	47 knots
Range	640 nautical miles
Rate of Climb	720 ft/min (3.7 m/s)
Avionics	Garmin G1000
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 550 lbs (1, 157 kg)