Cessna T182 Series User Manual

MODEL
182
& T182
SERIES
SERVICE
MANUAL
NOTE
Excessive
slip
ring
run-out
will
result
in
Make
sure
that
slip
ring
run-out
has
been
severe
arcing
between
the
slip
ring and
corrected
before
attempting
to
align
brushes
brushes,
and
cause
rapid
brush wear.
If
on
slip ring.
allowed
to persist,
this condition
will
re-
sult
in
rapid
deterioration
of the
slip
ring
a. In
order
to
get
smooth,
efficient
and quiet
trans-
and
brush
contact
surfaces,
and
lead
to
the
fer
of
electric
power
from
the
brushes
to the
slip
eventual
failure
of
the
de-icing
system.
ring,
brush
alignment
must
be checked
and
adjusted,
if
necessary
to
meet
the
following
requirements.
a.
Securely
attach
dial
indicator
gage
to
the engine,
1. Projection
must
be such
that
the
distance
and place
the pointer
on the slip
ring.
between
the brush
block and
the slip ring
is 0.062
b. Rotate
propeller
slowly
by
hand,
noting the
devi-
(±0.030-inch).
ation of
the slip
ring
from
a true
plane
as indicated
2.
The
brushes
must
be lined
up
with the
slip
on the
gage.
ring
so that
the entire
face of
each brush
is in
con-
c.
Check that
total run-out
does
not exceed
0. 008-
tact with
the slip ring
throughout
the
full 360°
of slip
inch
(±0. 004-inch).
Also check that
runout does not
ring rotation.
exceed
0. 002-inch
within
any 4
inches
of slip
ring
3. The
brushes
must
contact
the
slip ring
at an
travel.
rotation
of the
slip
ring.
b.
Brush
projection
can
normally
be adjusted
by
Due to the loose fit of some propeller
loosening hardware attaching
the brush block and
bearings,
a considerable
error may be
holding the
brushes in the desired
location while
indicated
in the
readings
by
pushing
in
retightening
the hardware.
Slotted
holes are
pro-
or
pulling
out
on
the
propeller
while
vided
rotating
it.
Care
must
be taken
to
exert a uniform
push
or pull
on the
14-70.
REPLACEMENT
OF DE-ICE
BOOTS.
(Refer
propeller
to hold
this
error
to a mini-
to
paragraph
14-63.
mum.
d. If
slip ring
run-out
is
within
the limits
specified,
14-71.
ICE DETECTOR
LIGHT.
(T182)
(See
figure
no
corrective
action
is required.
A
small
amount
of
14-10.)
run-out
may
be
corrected
by
varying
the
torque
of
the
attachment
bolts
within
the
limits specified
by
14-72.
DESCRIPTION.
Beginning
with T18268291,
the propeller
manufacturer.
an optional
ice
detector
light may
be installed
on the
left
side
of the
fuselage,
forward
of the
cabin
door.
14-69.
INSTALLATION
AND
ALIGNMENT
OF
The
ice detector
light will
illuminate
the leading
edge
BRUSH
BLOCK
ASSEMBLY.
(See
figures
14-8
and
of the
left wing
so the
pilot
can visually
detect
ice
14-9.
)
formation
on the
wing.
A snap-in
rocker
switch,
lo-
cated
in the
lower
left
switch
panel,
controls
the
ice
NOTE
detector
light.
Installation
of
the brush
block
should
be de-
14-73.
REMOVAL
OF ICE-DETECTOR
LIGHT.
(See
ferred.
when
possible,
until after
the
slip
figure
14-10.)
ring.
propeller.
and
related
components
a.
Remove
six mounting
screws,
light
cover
assem-
are installed. However,
the brush block
bly (8) and lens (7).
assembly
may be replaced
without
removing
b. Remove
lamp (1)
from lamp socket
(3).
the
propeller.
To
avoid
breakage
when
installing
the
brush
block assembly.
keep
14-74.
INSTALLATION
OF ICE-DETECTOR
LIGHT.
brushes
retracted
in brush
block
until
slip
(See
figure
14-10.)
ring and
propeller
assemblies
have been
a. Install
lamp
(1) in
lamp socket
(3)
installed.
b. Clean
and
install
lens
(7).
c. Install
light
cover
assembly
(8)
with
six
screws.
14-31

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)