Cessna T182 Series User Manual

MODEL 182 & T182 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
16-21. CHARGING
THE BATTERY.
When the
bat-
tery is to be charged, the level of the electrolyte
should be checked and adjusted by adding distilled
water to cover the tops of the internal battery plates. Do not allow acid deposits to come in contact
Remove
the battery from the aircraft and place in
a with skin or clothing. Serious acid
burns may
well ventilated area for charging.
result unless the affected
area is washed im-
mediately with soap and water. Clothing will
When a battery is being charged, hydrogen Inspect the cleaned box and cover for physical damage
and oxygen gases are generated.
Accumula- and for areas
lacking proper acid proofing. A badly
tion of these gases
can create a hazardous damaged
or corroded box should be replaced. If
the
explosive condition. Always keep sparks
box or lid require acid proofing,
paint the area with
and open flame away from the battery. acid proof paint Part No. CES1054-529, available
from the Cessna
Service Parts
Center.
Allow unrestricted ventilation of the battery
area during
charging.
16-26. BATTERY
CONTACTOR.
The main
points of consideration during a battery
16-27. DESCRIPTION. Thru 18266523 and
F18200144
charge are
excessive battery
temperature
and vio-
the battery contactor
is bolted
to the side of
the bat-
lent gassing.
Test the battery with
a hydrometer
tery box. Beginning with
18266524 and F18200145
the
to determine
the amount
of charge.
Decrease the
contactor
is bolted to a bracket
adjacent
to the battery.
charging
rate or stop charging
temporarily
if the
The contactor
is a plunger
type contactor
which is
battery
temperature exceeds 125°F.
actuated by turning
the master switch on.
When the
master switch
is off, the battery is
disconnected from
16-22. BATTERY BOX.
(THRU 18266523 AND the electrical
system. A silicon diode is used to
F18200144). eliminate spiking of transistorized radio equipment
The large terminal
of the diode connects
to the battery
16-23. DESCRIPTION.
The battery is completely terminal
of the battery contactor. The small terminal
enclosed in an acid resistant
plastic box which is of the diode
and the master switch wire connect to the
riveted
to mounting brackets in
the tailcone. The
coil terminal of
the battery contactor.
(See figure
box has a vent
tube which protrudes through
the 16-2.)
bottom of the aircraft allowing battery gases and
spilled electrolyte
to escape.
16-28. REMOVAL
AND
INSTALLATION.
(See
figure
16-2.)
16-24.
REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION.
(See figure a.
THRU 18266523 AND
F18200144.
16-2.)
The battery box
is riveted to
the mounting
1.
Remove the battery
box cover and
disconnect
brackets
in the tailcone.
The rivets
must be drilled
the ground
cable from
the negative
battery terminal
out to remove the box.
and pull cable clear
of battery box.
2. Remove the nut. lockwasher and the two plain
16-25.
MAINTENANCE OF
BATTERY BOX. The
washers securing
the battery cables
to the battery
battery
box should
be inspected and
cleaned periodi-
contactor.
cally.
The box and cover
should be cleaned with
a 3. Remove
the nut. lockwasher and
the two plain
strong
solution of bicarbonate
of soda (baking soda)
washers securing
the wire which is routed
to the
and
water. Hard
deposits may be
removed with
a master
switch.
wire brush. When
all corrosive
deposits have
been
4. Remove
the silicon diode
which is connected
removed
from the
box. flush it
thoroughly with
clean to
the battery terminal
and the
coil terminal.
water.
5. Remove
the bolt. washer and
nut securing each
16-15

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)