Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

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FIREWALL COVER BEGINNING WITH
Figure 3-7. Cabin Upholstery
3-38. DESCRIPTION. These seats are permanently
3-41. CABIN UPHOLSTERY.
Due to the wide selec-
bolted
to the cabin structure and have no adjustment
tion of fabrics, styles and colors, it is
impossible to
provisions. The seat structure is mounted on hinge depict each particular type of upholstery. The fol-
brackets with pivot bolts, thus allowing seat to be lowing paragraphs describe general procedures which
pivoted upward
to acquire more baggage area. will
serve as a guide in removal and replacement
of
upholstery. Major work,
if possible, should
be done
3-39.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
by an experienced mechanic. If the
work must be
a. Remove bolts
securing seat structure to hinge done
by a mechanic unfamiliar with upholstery prac-
brackets. tices, the mechanic should make careful notes during
b. Unsnap seat back from aft cabin
wall. (1968 and removal of each item
to facilitate replacement later.
1969
Models).
c.
Lift seat out.
3-42. MATERIALS
AND TOOLS.
Materials and
d. Reverse preceding
steps for installation. tools
will vary with the job. Scissors for trimming
upholstery to size and a dull-bladed putty knife for
3-40. REPAIR.
Replacement
of defective
parts is
wedging
material
beneath retainer
strips
are the
recommended
in repair
of seats.
However.
a crack-
only tools
required
for most trim
work.
Use in-
ed framework
may be welded,
provided the
crack is
dustrial rubber
cement to hold
soundproofing
mats
not in an area
of stress concentration
(close
to a
and fabric edges
in place. Refer
to Section 18
for
hinge
or bearing
point).
The square-tube
framework
thermo-plastic
repairs.
is 6061 aluminum, heat-treated to a T-6 condition.
Use a heliarc weld on these seats, as torch welds 3-43. SOUNDPROOFING. The aircraft is insulated
will destroy
heat-treatment
of frame
structure.
with
spun glass
mat-type
insulation
and
a sound dead-
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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)