Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

NOTE
11 2
One
side of
gasket (1)
is marked
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ENGINE SIDE. this side of the gas-
\
ket must be installed toward the
engine. 8
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1. Gasket
2.
Adapter
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PM
A3.
Oil Temperature
Bulb Adapter
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5 . Gasket
6.
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Lid
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8. Gasket
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l14
9. Filter Element
10. Filter Can
11. Copper Gasket
12. Hollow Stud
13. Safety
Wire
Tab
ENGINE (REF)
14. Thermostatic Valve
Figure 11-3.
Full-Flow
Oil Filter
i. Position a new gasket (8) inside
flange of lid (7). 11-39. FILTER
ADAPTER.
Place lid in position on filter can.
j. With new gasket
(5) on face of lid, install
filter 11-40.
REMOVAL. (Refer
to figure 11-3.)
can assembly on adapter (2) with safety wire tabs a. Remove filter assembly in accordance with para-
(13) on filter can down. While holding filter can to graph 11-38.
prevent turning, tighten hollow stud (12) and
torque b. Remove oil temperature
bulb (4) from adapter
to
20-25 lb-ft (240-300
lb-in),
using a torque
wrench.
(2).
k. Install all
parts removed for access and service
c. Remove the three bolts and washers attaching
the engine with the
proper grade and
quantity of en-
adapter to accessory
housing.
gine
oil. One additional quart
of oil is required each
d. Remove
nut and washers attaching
the lower left
time the filter element
is changed.
corner
of adapter to accessory
housing and remove
1. Start
engine and
check for proper
oil pressure.
adapter.
Check for oil
leakage after warming
up the engine.
e. Remove gasket (1)
from adapter mounting
pad
m.
Again check
for oil leakage
after engine has
been and
discard.
run at high power setting (preferably a flight around
the field).
11-41.
DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION
AND REAS-
n.
Check to make sure filter
can has not been mak-
SEMBLY. After
removal of the adapter
(2), remove
ing contact
with any
adjacent parts due
to engine
thermostatic
bypass valve
(14) for cleaning.
Do not
torque.
disassemble the valve. Clean adapter
and thermo-
o. While engine is still warm, recheck torque on static valve in solvent and dry with compressed air.
hollow stud (12) then safety stud to tab (13) on filter Ascertain that all passages in adapter are open. Re-
can and safety thermostatic valve (14) to tab on filter move any gasket material that may have adhered to
can.
the adapter. Inspect adapter
for cracks, damaged
threads, scratches
or gouges to gasket
seats. If any
of
these are found, install
a new adapter. Using
a
new
gasket install thermostatic
bypass valve in
adap-
ter.
Change 4 11-17

Cessna 177 SERIES Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Engine Type	Piston
Wingspan	35 ft 6 in (10.82 m)
Seating Capacity	4
Number Built	4, 295
Engine	Lycoming O-360
Horsepower	180 hp
Maximum Takeoff Weight	2, 500 lb (1, 134 kg)