Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

2-3.
HOISTING.
The aircraft
may
be lifted
with
a
e. These
aircraft
are
equipped
with
a spring-loaded
hoist
of two-ton
capacity
by using
hoisting
rings
steering
bungee which
affords
protection
against
nor-
which are
optional equipment,
or
by means of
suit-
mal wind
gusts. However,
if extremely
high
wind
able
slings. The
front sling
should be
hooked to each
gusts
are anticipated,
additional
external
locks may
upper
engine
mount at
the firewall,
and the
aft sling
be
installed.
should be
positioned
around the
tailcone at
the first
bulkhead
forward of
the leading
edge of the
stabilator.
2-8. FLYABLE
STORAGE.
Flyable
storage
is de-
If the
hoisting rings
are used,
a minimum
cable lenght
fined
as a maximum
of 30 days
non-operational
stor-
of 60-inches
for
each cable
is required
to prevent
age
and/or the
first 25
hours of
intermittent
engine
bending
of the
eyebolt
type
hoisting
rings.
If desired,
operation.
a spreader
jig may
be fabricated
to apply
vertical
force
to the eyebolts.
NOTE
2-4. JACKING.
Refer to
figure 2-2 for
jacking
The aircraft
is delivered
from Cessna
with
procedures.
a
corrosion preventative
aircraft engine oil
CAUTION
(MIL-C-6529,
Type
II).
This engine
oil
is
a blend
of aviation grade
straight mineral
When using the
individual jack pad, flexibility
oil and a corrosion preventative compound.
of the gear strut will
cause the main wheel toThis
engine oil should be used for the first
slide inboard
as the wheel is
raised, tilting
25 hours of
engine operation. In
the event
the
jack.
The
jack must
then
be lowered
for
it is necessary
to add
oil during
the
first
25
a second jacking operation. Jacking
both hours of operation.
use only aviation grade
wheels
simultaneously
with individual
jack
straight
mineral
oil of
the correct
viscosity.
pads is not
recommended.
During
the 30 day non-operational
storage or the
first
2-5.
LEVELING.
(Refer to figure
2-2. ) Longitudinal
25 hours
of intermittent
engine operation,
every sev-
leveling of the
aircraft is accomplished
by removing
enth day, the propeller
shall be rotated through
five
screws at stations
213.0 and 238.0 (on the tailcone) revolutions,
without running the engine. If the
air-
and installing
bolts in the jig-located nutplates; then
craft is stored outside, tie down in accordance
with
placing a level across the bolts. Raise, or
lower, paragraph 2-7. In addition, the
pitot tube, static air
the nose as required to center the
bubble in the level. vents, air vents, openings
in the engine cowling and
A level placed
across
the front
seat
rails at corres-
other
similar
openings
shall have
protective
covers
ponding
points
is used
to level
the aircraft
laterally.
installed
to prevent
entry
of foreign
material.
After
30 days,
aircraft
should be
flown
for 30
minutes
or
2-6.
PARKING.
Parking
precautions
depend prin-
ground
run-up
until oil has
re-ched operating
temper-
cipally on local conditions. As a general precaution, ature.
set parking brakes or chock the wheels and installthe
controls lock. In severe weather and high wind con- CAUTION
ditions, tie-down
the aircraft as outlined
in paragraph
2-7 if a hangar
is not available.
Excessive
ground operation
shall be avoided.
2-9.
RETURNING
AIRCRAFT
TO SERVICE.
After
2-7. TIE-DOWN.
When mooring
the aircraft
in the
flyable storage,
returning the
aircraft to service
is
open, head
into the wind
if possible.
Secure control
accomplished
by performing
a thorough
pre-flight
in-
surfaces
with the internal
control lock
and set brakes.
spection.
At the end of
the first 25 hours
of engine.
operation,
drain
engine
oil and clean
oil pressure
.C;AUTION
screen
(or change
external oil
filter element).
Ser-
vice
engine
with
correct
grade
and
quantity
of
engine
Do not set parking
brakes during cold weather
oil. Refer
to figure 2-3 and
paragraph 2-21 for cor-
when accumulated
moisture may freeze the
rect grade of engine oil.
brakes or
when the
brakes
are overheated.
2-10.
TEMPORARY STORAGE.
Temporary storage
Moor
the aircraft
in accordance
with the following
is
defined
as aircraft
in a non-operational
status
for
procedures.
a maximum
of 90
days.
The aircraft
is
constructed
a. Tie
ropes, cables,
or chains
to the wing
tie-
of corrosion
resistant
alclad
aluminum,
which will
down
fittings
located under
each
wing. Secure
the
last indefinitely
under
normal
conditions
if kept
clean,
opposite
ends
of ropes,
cables,
or chains
to ground
however,
these
alloys are
subject
to oxidation.
The
anchors.
first
indication of
corrosion on unpainted
surfaces
is
b.
Secure a tie-down
rope
(no chains
or cables)
to in
the form of
white deposits
or spots.
On painted
the
exposed portion
of the
engine mount
and secure
surfaces, the
paint is discolored
or
blistered.
Stor-
opposite
end
of rope to
a ground
anchor.
age in a dry
hangar
is essential
to good
preservation,
c.
Secure the
middle
of a rope
to the tail
tie-down
and should
be procured
if possible.
Varying
condi-
ring.
Pull each
end of rope
away
at a 45 degree
angle
tions
will alter
the measures
of preservation,
but
and
secure to
ground
anchors
at each
side of
tail.
under normal
conditions
in a dry
hangar,
and for
stor-
d.
Secure control
lock
on pilot
control column.
If
age
periods
not to exceed
90
days, the
following
meth-
control
lock is not
available,
tie pilot
control
wheel
ods
of treatment
are suggested.
back with
the front
seat belt.
a.
Fill fuel
bays with
correct
grade
of gasoline.
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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)