SECTION 1 CESSNA
GENERAL MODEL 172R
INTRODUCTION
This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material
required to be furnished to the pilot by FAR Part 23. It also contains
supplemental data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Company.
Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest.
It also contains definitions or explanations of symbols,
abbreviations, and terminology commonly used.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
Number of Engines: 1.
Engine Manufacturer: Textron Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: IO-360-L2A.
Engine Type: Normally aspirated, direct drive, air-cooled,
horizontally opposed, fuel injected, four cylinder
engine with 360 cu. in. displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 160 rated BHP
at 2400 RPM.
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Propeller Systems.
Propeller Model Number: 1C235/LFA7570.
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter: 75 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed pitch.
FUEL
USE OF UNAPPROVED FUELS MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM
COMPONENTS, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE
ENGINE FAILURE.
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
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