Cessna 177 SERIES Service Manual

5-1. LANDING
GEAR.
shock
strut.
The main
gear struts
are
enclosed
by
streamlined
fairings.
Wheel brake
lines
are
routed
5-2.
DESCRIPTION.
The
fixed tricycle
landing
gear
through
the fairings
to the
main wheels.
Wheels
are
consists of tubular spring-steel
main gear struts
and tube-type
and are equipped with
disc brakes. Speed
a steerable
nose gear with an air/hydraulic
fluid fairings may be
installed.
5-3. TROUBLE
SHOOTING.
TROUBLE
PROBABLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
AIRCRAFT
LEANS TO ONE
SIDE. Incorrect
tire inflation.
Inflate
to correct pressure.
Landing
gear attaching
parts
Tighten
loose parts and
replace
not
tight.
defective parts.
Landing gear spring excessively
Remove
and replace.
sprung.
Incorrect
adjustment
of bushing
Adjust as
required.
Refer
at outboard
bulkhead
(Thru 17701720)
to figure 5-3
for adjustment.
Bent Axles.
Replace axles.
WHEEL
BOUNCE
EVIDENT
Out
of balance
condition.
Correct
in accordance
with
EVEN ON
SMOOTH
SURFACE.
paragraph
5-16.
TIRES
WEAR EXCESSIVELY.
Incorrect
tire inflation.
Inflate to correct
pressure.
Wheels
out of alignment.
Align
in accordance
with
paragraph 5-15.
Landing
gear spring
exces-
Remove
and
replace.
sively sprung.
Incorrect
adjustment
of bushing
Adjust
as required.
Refer
at outboard
bulkhead
(Thru
17701720)
to figure
5-3 for
adjustment.
Bent
axles.
Replace
axles.
Dragging
brakes.
Refer
to paragraph
5-40.
Wheel
bearings
too
tight.
Adjust
properly.
SHOP NOTES:
5-2
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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)