Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

)( TYP) )2 (20 TYP)
)(10 TYP)
(TYP)( 3-
KEEP DRAIN HOLES
FREE FROM
SEALING
MATERIAL
Types of sealing shown in this figure
are used during manufacture of the
M3)
Ads
fuel
area. The same
types should
AND
LOWER)
be used when making a structural
repair to the fuel bay area and when
reinstalling the access doors or the
fuel quantity
transmitter nutring.
CODE
OT)
FAYING SURFACE SEAL
FILLET
SEAL
RIVET
AND
FASTENER
SEAL
Figure 12-5. Fuel Bay Sealing (Sheet 1 of 2)
drilled, countersunk
or dimpled and cleaned
maining sealant may then be removed
with
beforebe eing sealed and
positioned for final aluminum
wool. Steel wool or sandpaper
installation.
must not be used.
a. Remove all existing
sealant from area to be b. Vacuum
thoroughly to remove all chips, filings,
sealed.
leaving a taper
on the remaining
sealant.
dirt, etc., from
the bay area.
The taper will allow a scarf bond and a continuous
c. All surfaces and areas
to be sealed shall be
seal when
the new sealant is applied.
thoroughly cleaned by wiping with a clean
cloth damp-
ened with Methyl
Ethyl Ketone
(MEK), acetone or
NOTE
similar
solvent and dried
with a clean cloth
before
the solvent evaporates.
Always pour the
solvent on
The best method
of removing sealant is with the
cloth. Never use contaminated solvent.
The
a chisel-like
tool made
of hard fiber.
Re-
cloth shall not
be so saturated
that dripping
occurs.
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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)