Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

c. (Without Quick-Drain
Valve.) Remove
oil drain 2-22.
INDUCTION AIR FILTER.
The filter keeps dust
plug from engine
sump and allow
oil to drain into
a and
dirt from entering
the induction
system. The value
container.
of maintaining
the air filter in
good clean condition can
d. After
engine oil has drained,
close quick-drain
never be over stressed.
More engine wear
is caused
valve
and remove hose. Install
and safety drain plug.
through the
use of dirty air filters than
is generally
e. Remove
and clean oil screen,
or change external
believed. The frequency
with which the filter
should be
oil filter element.
removed
and cleaned
will be determined
primarily
by
f. Service engine
with correct quantity and
grade aircraft
operating conditions. A good
general rule however,
of engine oil.
is to remove
and clean the filter at
least every 50 hours
of engine operating time, and more frequently if war-
NOTE
rented by operating
conditions. Some
operators prefer
to hold spare induction
air filters at their home
base of
Refer to figure 2-3 for
intervals for changing
operation
so that a clean filter is always
readily avail-
oil and filter elements.
able
for use. Under extremely
dusty conditions, daily
servicing of the filter is recommended.
NOTE
NOTE
To minimize loss of oil through the breather,
fill to specified
oil level (7 quarts)
on dipstick
Bonding of the paper
pleats to the face
screen
for normal operation
(flight of less than
three
are to be checked during
the 50 hour inspection.
hours duration).
For extended
flight, fill to
The bonding
holds the paper
pleats in place,
and
FULL mark
(8 quarts) on dipstick.
Do not
if broken, the pleats
are free to shift which
can
operate with less
than MINIMUM-FOR-
impair filtration. A face
screen that is loose
or
FLIGHT quantity (6
quarts). If an external
gapping
away from the paper
pleats is indicative
oil filter is installed,
one additional
quart is
of broken bonding
and is cause
to replace
the
required when
filter element
is changed.
filter element.
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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)