Cessna 1973 172 - Tire Pressures and Shock Strut

SERVICING REQUIREMENTS
^ FUEL:
Z . AVIATION GRADE -- 80/87 Minimum Grade
^ CAPACITY EACH STANDARD TANK - -21 Gallons
CAPACITY EACH LONG RANGE TANK -- 26 Gallons
^ (To ensure maximum fuel capacity when refueling,
place the fuel selector valve in either LEFT or RIGHT
^ position to prevent cross-feeding).
ENGINE OIL:
AVLA.TION GRADE — SAE 50 Above 60°F
SAE 10W30 or SAE 30 Between 0° and 70°F
SAE 10W30 or SAE 20 Below 10 °F
(Multi-viscosity oil with a range of SAE 10W30 is
recommended for improved starting and lubrication
during warm-up in cold weather. Detergent or dis-
persant oil, conforming to specification No. MIL-L-
22851, MUST BE USED.)
CAPACITY OF ENGINE SUMP -- 8 Quarts
(Do not operate on less than 6 quarts. To minimize loss of
oil through breather, fill to 7 quart level for normal flights
of less than 3 hours. For extended flight, fill to 8 quarts.
If optional oil filter is installed, one additional quart is
required when the filter element is changed.)
HYDRAULIC FLUID:
MIL-H-5606 Hydraulic Fluid
TIRE PRESSURES:
NOSE WHEEL 31 PSI on 5.00 - 5, 4 Ply Rated Tire
26 PSI on 6. 00-6, 4 Ply Rated Tire
MAIN WHEELS -- 29 PSI on 6.00 - 6, 4 Ply Rated Tires
NOSE GEAR SHOCK STRUT:
Keep filled with hydraulic fluid and inflated with air to 45 PSI.