Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

2.
IF THE
AIRCRAFT
IS FLOWN
MORE
THAN 200
HOURS
ANNUALLY.
Whether
flown
for
hire or
not, it
is recommended
that
aircraft
operating
in this
category
be placed
on the CESSNA
PROGRESSIVE
CARE
PROGRAM.
However,
if not placed
on
Progressive
Care,
the
inspection
requirements
for aircraft
in this
category
are the
same
as those
defined
under
paragraph
III
1. (a) and
(b).
Cessna
Progressive
Care
may
be utilized
as a
total concept
program
which
insures
that
the inspection
intervals
in the
inspection
charts
are not
exceeded.
Manuals
and forms
which
are required
for conducting
Progressive
Care in-
spections
are available
from the
Cessna Service
Parts Center.
IV
INSPECTION
GUIDE
LINES.
(a) MOVABLE
PARTS for:
lubrication,
servicing,
security of attachment,
binding,
excessive
wear,
safetying,
proper
operation, proper
adjustment,
correct
travel, cracked
fittings,
security of
hinges,
defective
bearings,
cleanliness,
corrosion,
deformation,
sealing
and tension.
(b)
FLUID LINES
AND
HOSES for:
leaks, cracks,
dents,
kinks,
chafing, proper
radius,
security,
corrosion,
deterioration,
obstruction
and foreign
matter.
(c) METAL
PARTS for:
security of attachment,
cracks,
metal
distortion, broken
spotwelds,
corrosion,
condition of
paint and any
other apparent
damage.
(d) WIRING
for: security, chafing,
burning, defective
insulation, loose
or broken terminals,
heat
deterioration and
corroded terminals.
(e) BOLTS
IN CRITICAL
AREAS for:
correct torque
in accordance
with torque
values given
in the
chart in Section
1, when
installed
or when visual
inspection
indicates
the need for
a
torque check.
NOTE
Torque
values listed
in Section
1
are derived
from
oil-free
cadmium-plated
threads,
and are recommended
for all installation
procedures
contained in this
book except
where
other
values
are stipulated.
They are
not to be
used for
checking
tightness
of
installed parts
during service.
(f)
FILTERS, SCREENS
& FLUIDS
for: cleanliness,
contamination
and/or
replacement
at specified
intervals.
(g)
AIRCRAFT
FILE.
Miscellaneous
data,
information and licenses
are a part
of the aircraft file.
Check that
the
following
documents
are up-to-date
and in
accordance
with current
Federal
Aviation
Regulations.
Most of
the items listed
are required
by
the United States
Federal
Aviation
Regulations.
Since
the regulations
of other
nations may
require
other
documents
and data, owners
of exported
aircraft
should
check with
their
own
aviation
officials
to determine
their
individual
requirements.
To be displayed
in
the aircraft
at all
times:
1. Aircraft
Airworthiness
Certificate
(FAA Form
8100-2).
2.
Aircraft Registration Certificate
(FAA Form 8050-3).
3.
Aircraft Radio
Station
License,
if transmitter
is installed
(FCC Form
556).
To
be carried
in the
aircraft
at all times:
1.
Weight and Balance,
and
associated
papers (Latest
copy of the
Repair and
Alteration
Form,
FAA
Form
337, if
applicable).
2.
Aircraft Equipment
List.
To
be made
available
upon
request:
1. Aircraft
Log
Book and
Engine Log
Book.
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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)