Cessna T182 Series User Manual

MODEL 182 & T182
SERIES SERVICE
MANUAL
12-48B.
INTEGRAL
FUEL
BAY QUICK-REPAIR
NOTE
SEALANT. GC-435 is
a quick-repair synthetic
rubber
sealant
for use in fuel
bays when it is
necessary
Work life of GC-435
is approximately
to refill
bays
as soon
as the
repair
has been
made.
(15)
minutes.
Shelf
life
is at
least
The sealant
is a two-part, medium-viscosity,
poly-
(6) months
when stored in an
area
sulfide liquid polymer and is formulated
for ap- where
the ambient temperatures are
plication
by brush
or extrusion.
GC-435
may
be
80
°
(26°C) or
lower.
purchased from: Goal Chemical Sealants Corp.,
3137 East 26th Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90023. 12-49.
TESTING INTEGRAL FUEL BAY.
a. Remove vent
line from vent fitting
and cap fitting.
12-48C. SURFACE
PREPARATION. To ensure max-
b. Disconnect fuel lines from
bay.
imum adhesion of GC-435,
integral bay surfaces c. To one of
the bay fittings, attach a water manom-
should be free of oil, grease, wax,
dirt, etc. eter capable of measuring
twenty inches of water.
Pour cleaning solvent onto the cloth and wipe d. To the other bay fitting, connect a well regulated
the surface. Then use a
clean, dry cloth to wipe supply of air
(1/2 PSI MAXIMUM, or 13. 8 INCHES of
the solvent
from the surface prior to its evap-
water). Nitrogen may be used where
the bay might
oration. Be sure
the surface to be sealed is
be exposed to temperature changes while testing.
clean and dry. Observe
all e. Make
sure filler cap is installed and sealed.
warnings and cautions covering preparation
and application of sealants as noted in this
section and the instructions included with
GC-435 sealant.
12-48D. MIXING SEALANT. GC-435 comes in pr-
measured
and proportioned kits
ready for use.
The base compound is cream-colored, and the
catalyst is black. If the entire kit is not
needed, the GC-435 may be proportioned by com-
bining (10) parts of the bee compound (cream-
colored),
with (1) part of
the catalyst (black)
by weight. Use an
mix the base and catalyst until a homogeneous
blend of color
and appearane is accomplished
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Cessna T182 Series Specifications

General

Engine Type	Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5
Horsepower	230 hp
Seating Capacity	4
Service Ceiling	18, 100 feet
Takeoff Distance	1, 600 feet
Landing Distance	1, 350 ft
Type	Single-engine
Max Takeoff Weight	3, 100 lb
Wingspan	36 ft
Length	29 ft
Height	9 feet 3 inches
Fuel Capacity	92 US gal (348 L)