Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

NOTE (placarded on the transmitter) are pointing
towards
the
nose of
the aircraft.
After accumulated
test or operation
time
equals 1 hour, batterv-pack replacement
16-92A. REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION OF
is
required.
ANTENNA.
(Refer to
figure 16-14.)
a. Disconnect co-axial cable from base of antenna.
f.
Check calendar
date for
replacement
of battery-
b. Remove
the nut and
lockwasher
attaching
the
pack. This
date is
supplied
on a sticker
attached
to
antenna
base
ot the fuselage
and
the antenna
will be
the
outside of the
ELT case and to
each battery.
free for
removal
c. To
reinstall the antenna,
reverse the preceding
16-92.
REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION
OF
TRANS-
steps.
MITTER.
(Refer to figure 16-14. )
NOTE
a. Remove
the
baggage curtain
to gain
access
to
the transmitter
and antenna.
Upon
reinstallation
of antenna, cement
b. Disconnect
co-axial cable
from end
of transmit-
rubber
boot (14) using
RTV102, General
ter.
Electric Co. or equivalent,
to antenna
c. Depending upon the
particular installation, either whip
only; do not apply adhesive to fus-
cut four sta-straps
and remove
transmitter
or cut
elage
skin or damage
to paint may
result.
sta-strap
securing antenna
cable and unlatch
metal
strap
to remove transmitter.
CAUTIO
NOTE
In-service
6 cell magnesium
battery-pack
powered
ELT's require
the installation
of a
Transmitter
is also attached to the
mounting
static electricity
suppressor in the antenna
bracket by
velcro strips;
pull transmitter
to
cable to
prevent the possibility
of damage
to
free from
mounting bracket
and velcro.
the case
of the ELT.
Refer to Cessna
Avion-
ics Service Letter AV74-16 and figure 16-14.
NOTE
16-93.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
OF MAG-
To replace velcro strips, clean surface
thor- NESIUM SIX (6) CELL BATTERY-PACK.
(Refer to
oughly with clean cloth saturated in one of the figure 16-14.)
following solvents: Trichloric thylene, Ali-
phatic Napthas,
Methyl
Ethyl Ketone
or En-
NOTE
mar 6094 Lacquer
Thinner. Cloth
should be
folded each time the surface is
wiped to pre- Since replacement
6 cell magnesium battery-
sent a clean area and
avoid redepositing
of packs
are no longer available,
when in-
grease.
Wipe surface immediately
with clean
service
units require replacement,
use the
dry cloth,
do not allow solvent
to dry on sur-
4 cell lithium
battery-pack. Refer
to para-
face. Apply Velcro
#40 adhesive to each sur-
graph 16-94.
face in a thin even coat and allow to dry until
quite tacky, but no longer transfers
to the
TRANSMITTER
finger
when touched (usually between 5 and
C589510-0102
30 minutes). Porous surfaces may require
two coats. Place the two surfaces in contact
and press firmly
together to insure
intimate
contact.
Allow 24
hours for
complete
cure.
e. To
reinstall
transmitter,
reverse
preceding
steps.
NOTE
An installation tool is required to properly
secure sta-straps
on units installed
with
sta-straps. This tool may be
purchased ELECTRICAL
BATTERY-PACK
locally
ur ordered
from the Pandiut
Cor-
CONNECTOR
C589510-0105
poration.
Tinley Park,
Ill., part number
(6 Cell Magnesium)
GS-2B (Conforms to MS90387-1).
CAUTION Figure 16-15. Magnesium 6 Cell
,
.
Battery-Pack
Installation
Ensure that the direction of flight arrows
16-94.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
OF LITHIUM
FOUR (4) CELL BATTERY-PACK. (Refer to figure
16-16.)
16-34
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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)