(ESSNA "TAKE YOUR CESSNA HOME (OF THE CESSNA SHIELD”. CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY WICHITA, KANSAS PO: 336867 LOT: 10-1615 P/N: 14-00764 WI = = CCESSNA 172F & SKYHANK 1965 ONNER'S MANUAL THERE ARE MORE CESSNAS FLYING THAN ANY OTHER MAKE _— OWNER'S MANUALPERFORMANCE - SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 172 SKYHAWE OSS WHHOHT ee eee tI 20 sree, ERa Bonet ated LTT BEER rn, OE Dower am re te - 130 mph 131 mph Oman mage a9 8... 8 te Saale 102 mph 102 mph arson cuoin ar ana wave, ...... eng a Betwct Senne eee ieee comic Bee se Soar Sx ii ice: mh Tig ro = won BESTS over nhc obi Bele a PROPELER hood ik Gt) ince o-s0-p Gino Ean we (Cessna Aircraft Company Wiehite, Kansas USA SERVICING REQUIREMENTS run: AVIATION GRADE -- 90/st mums GRADE ‘CAPACITY EACH TANK =" 18-5 GALLONS ENGINE OW. sigan ot onctrr oranda RE let oa, geen crt sean a i aco ovaetaie ees ieitlaetic td Conia ore. sehen) ofits om — econ cr een A ASE 0 Peary Saas resus asiecror een mary ie REOW aver mea nrns, Ei ail MaL-#H-5606 HYDRAULIC FLUID ‘THRE PRESSURES:WARRANTY ‘= _The Cossna Aircraft Company (Cessna) warrants each new craft, inclasing factory iatalled equipment and acteasosten, Spd wartants all now areraft equipment and accessories beating the mame "Cesana," tote fee from defects immaterial and worke ‘oanship under normal we and service Ceasta's ciation wer ‘his warranty is limited fo supplying 2 jart or parts to replace any [at or parts whlch, within six (0) months afer delivery of such lrrat or such alréeat equipment or aceeavoris to te orignal Felail purchaser or frat urer, hall be relate Uranoporation ‘Sarge prepaid Cesina af Wichita, meas, or suc aber place {8 The provision of this warranty shall not apply to any aircraft, (Sipten or arcetsories which have heen subject lo mgs, neg? Iigence or accident or which shall have been Fepared or tered ftlside of Cease’ factory in any nay 60 as n the Judgment ol (Cessna to affect nfversey to performance, tails oF ela ‘Ths warranty is expressly tn lieu of any ther warrant, Dressed oF implied, Including any imped warranty of merchant- Ehiity or fitnene fora parieslar purpose, ani of ay other | gation or habty onthe part of Cease any nar whatsoever | aid Canacs neither aasumes nor authorizes anyone fo segue for iany ater ciation or hanity ta connection wih such aera, pent an secescor a CONGRATULATIONS ......--- ‘Welcome to the rake of Cessna omners! Your Cesa tas ben designed ud consiructed to give yu the mos In performaneo, economy, and Com fortes oor donire tat sou wl fio fing Helter for business oF plessure, a pleasant ad profile experience. ‘This Owner's Manual has been prepared as a gud to halp you got the ‘most pleasure a tlt from Your Mode 172/Skyhawe. We costs t= formation sboat your Cenana's equipment, operaing Procedures, and performance and suguestons for ie servicing and care, We Urge ou {errand it from cover to cover, and to teler tot troqinty. (Our intrest i your fying pleasure nas not ceased with your purchase of {Cessat. Worldwide, the Geasta Dealer Organization backed Uy the {Gonnaa Serica Departient stands ready to serve you. ‘The following services are ofered by most Cessna Deslers: FACTORY TRAINED MECHANICS to provi you wth courtsous YACTORY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT to provide yo. ‘ith the moat eetent aod accurale workeranahp posible. [A STOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS on and ICING CHSSKA AIRPLANES, since Cosema Dealers have all” fhe Service Mansaloand hurt Catloes, ee careat by Sorvice Lattors and Service Newe Latter, published by Cossna ‘rerat Company. We urge all, these vita owners tos the Coss Desler Organization tthe A current Cessna Dealr Directory aecomranios your ew alzplane._ The Disectory is revised trequenly, aba current copy canbe alae fom Your Ceauna Dealer. Male yor Directory one of jour eroneceounty Jighpanaing side; a warm woloome nesta yoo af every Conena Dealer.PRINCIPAL, DIMENSIONS:s Takeoff, inside front cover, 1-2 Seems Loading Problom, 34 efor, 1-2, 2:8 Sthenati, Availary Fost oneiad 28 ‘Tan system, Och Pay sehomate, Pol System, 2-2 Stuaimum performance, 1-2 Some aiferat, ea ‘rm, 12 Scecor Valve Poel, 22, 6-2 Fovortance charts, 2:7 Sorvico Calling, isle iat cover Power esky, 27 Servicing Ieals Check Lise twine ap sein, 2-7 Scrvcing Procedures, 8 einer Sorvcing Reqlremeria Table, tsgram, 2-5 Tide back cover Torolie, 2, 6-2 ‘ire Présautes, inside back cover Speciation aod Gra ‘orgie Links, Nowe Geary 47 fel, Inde back cover ‘ransfer Pun (Aunllary Poel), 0-2 teaulie fat ile ack cover Transfer Pump Seite, ty inde ack cover “aide front cover : u speed, inde fro corer Shale Speeds Char 5-2 shlmy Damper, 4-7 ‘ulity Category, Maneuvers, 8-2 Salle 2 Starting Bagg, 1-2, 24 Strainer, Fuel, 22, 46, 47, 6-2 v ‘Sttaner Drain Root, Fes, 2-3. ‘Suction Reliet Valve Inet Server, Yacwum System Ol Separator, 4-7 Viivoy hue Selector, By 82 sce alte 3 mini 4-3 w widen, Taio Selector, 6-4, €-8 commana Waring Lick, Generator, 23 fabin heating aad ventilating, —""enipty, Inside front cover 2 uu! doaie front cover cca, 2-9 wig a tee So ie, 2-4 Toading graph 3-8 (ror low-up, 4-8 doadiag erm 26, Stupte Toad pfoblem, 3-4 Wheel Bearing #7 T ‘Wuriehteld and indows, 4-2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION | - OPERATING CHECK LIST. SECTION II - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATING DETAILS... SECTION Ill - OPERATING LIMITATIONS. SECTION IV- CARE OF THE AIRPLANE OWNER FOLLOW-UP SYSTEM... SECTION V - OPERATIONAL DATA SECTION VI- OPTIONAL SYSTEMS.. ALPHABETICAL INDEX the Corsaz Model 172 and te Coston Soha. eqipment fescribed 2b "Optional desotes tat te subject eqilmest Se option on te Mel 172," Mach of tie ogpmest ix Slasiard onthe Skyhawk model.EXTERIOR INSPECTION Sareea @- —® betore, 1 lights, 2-9 tie, eneralor waraag, 2-3 Fioaing, 2-3 mations, Airspead, 2-2 imitations, Engine Operaling, 3-3 ‘Eanding Graph, #5 ‘Coating Problem, Sample, 3-4 {abriestion aod Sorvicing Procedures, #8 M Manwers, Normal Category, 3-1 Manowvers, Uulity Category, 32 Master Cylinders, Brake, 47 Matieus: Forforiance Clinh, 1-2 ‘Maximum Performance Maximum Rate-of-Climb Data, $9 Domest Envelope, Center ot ‘Gravity, 9-0 Mooring Your Airplane, 4-1 N Norma Category, Mancuvers, 3-1 Normal Cimby 123 Normal Pake-ll, torque lnk, 4-1 ° oulgystem, ‘apa, inside covers filer and alpetien, 4-8 operating Limitation, gia, 3-3, param, Aelia Hl cperation, Cold Weather, 2-10 Gperations Authorized, 3-1 Spemum Cruise Roviormance, 2-9 uner Follow-Up System, 18 Pp atnted surfaces, 4-2 Derformanee, Speciiations ower Loading, tase front cover Primer, Bagi, 2-6-2 Propeller, tnsige frost cover Q ‘unity Data, Poel, 2-1 Radio Selector Switehos, 6 operation, 6-4 speaker: shone switches, ‘Range - Cruise Performance, 5-4 Recertncle, Ground Service, &Dimensions, Principal i Drain Reab’ Fuel Strainer, 2-3 Drain Plog? Fuel Lines 4 ‘Draln Blogs, Fuel Tan 7 E Blectrical System, 2-3 Tatery, 4? real breakers, 2-3 (gonortor warning igh, 2-3 ‘osha service pg Tecrstaley landing lets, 2-3 oat Deacon, 2-3 simpy Walt, Inside froxt cover Eng inside front cover Tere starting, 1-1 trament mackings, 3-3 dit screen, 7 Speraton linitations, 9-2 beim, 2-2, 602 tating 1-3, 24 ovelope, Weight art Balan ‘gupmest, Cold Weather, Exterior Inpection Diagram, i F ite, Arplane, 4-5 Filters, Op instrument Air, 4-7 ‘url Specification aed Grate, ‘nie bck cover eunsyte g Somme, nda covers, 2-1 farburdior, 22, 6-2 fet ioe deal lg 47 feel tank uaisy), 02 fet taka ast 222, 6-2 fl tae ump arab, <7 tigre contol Rie, 22, 0-2 a6 primer, 22, 6-2 ‘eany da, 21 Selector valve, 22, 6-2 Strloce date nb, 2-3 Stranor, 2-8, 4-0, 1, 6-2 throttle, 22, 6-2 {ranser pum laueilary fuel), transl pm selteh, 6-2 G Generator Warning Light, 2-3 GorArownd Climiy 2-8 (Gross Weight, Iniide front ever (Ground tarling, 4-1 Ground Serice Receptacle, 6 Gyro estrument Air riers, 47 H TManing Atrplane on Ground, 4-1 eatise and Voutlatiog Systm, an, 2-4 ydeaulc Flidspecteation, aside tack cover Inspection Diagram, Ratertor, 1 Inspection Service: Periods, 4 Instramest Markings, 53 Interior Care, 4-0 L Landing, tide fron cover, 2 Section OPERATING CHECK LIST and fying enjoyment trom Your Ceaeha ts fo famillarze youraolt with $osedpane's cute syetome, and conto canbe! be done Trevlecg ts eaigmetrie tng te tam, Te tem Section I liste, in Pilal's Check List form, the step necessary to operate your lepine ffeiotly and satel. Its tw heck tthe {ve form asi 1b considerably longer, ul it does cover riety al of {he pats tat you sold now for peal ght ‘Te ght and operational characterises of your airplane aro normal tn al respects, "Tnere are po uneonventonal=characteriaics or operae Hons tat need tobe matore, All controle respond inthe normal way ‘ini he entre range uf operation. AL aitepecds meadioned in Sections ‘Tard Iara indleated atrspoeds, Corresponding eallrated airspeed may ‘pe obtained fram the Arspesd Correction Tabla in Section V BEFORE ENTERING THE AIRPLANE. (0) Make an exterior inspection in accordance with flare 1-1. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. leet 2 aa (3) Fat Setector "BOTH ON."STARTING THE ENGINE. (0) Carburetor Heat -~ Ca (@) ature == Bh. (@) Primer — As eequtred, {@) ignition Seiten == "BOTH, {3} Taree open te {@) Propeller rox =~ Clear (6) Sartor = Bngase. BEFORE TAKE-OFF. Q) Trotte setting -- 1600 REAL (G)_Ensne astsumente == Winingrecn are and genorator ight ot 6) atest Chowe (5 RPM mesa fen Shr {G)Cartaretor Heat - chock. {5} Fugat conrols ~~ Cuoce- /AE- OFF" ecting. ‘lowed ad locked (8) Sight Inetruments an Radios =~ et. TAKE-OFF. NORMAL TAKEOFF. () Wing Fas —— 0 (2) Canbaretor eat — cots. (3) Power = Pull thre apeied smoot, (G) levator Contot=- Lat nosertce! at 60 MHL {Climb Speed == 85 Pa MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE TAKE-OFF. (0) Wing Fags = 0° (3) Garbartar iat — con 1 ALPHABETICAL INDEX A cyacsty, After Landiag, 1-4 ‘inte conere” Meier, Ciibaretor, 4-7 ccartaretor, 22, 6-2 Rirpuee, ier, 227 fore entering, 1-1 care, fare, 24-8 Nxteror, 4-2, 43 frond ade, 4-1 propaller, 3 LEspoctin tervice-periods, 4-4 Center Gratty Moment Ubrlcation aad ‘avelope, 0-8 Serving, ccureuie Breae mooring, #1 Gumby 1, ‘speed Limitations, $2 ‘Mumma Sartacen, 3 ‘Authorized Operations, 3-1 ‘Rosary Fon Fase stem, oot Shomati, © cad Weathor baupnest, 0-4 ‘round service Tecjace, @-4 Serie coud Weather Gperation, 2: B Correction Table, Airspeed, 5-2 raring ani 2 rise - Range Peronnnsce, 4 Erasing, 13, 2-8 Bagrage, Wo Baten, #1 oncon! Rotate, 2-3 oe en Ape Before Starting Engine, D Boots nea magnets checks, 2-6 cea rake Master Cylinders, 47 fel gant, 3-2 a ers, lanai, 5 c Diagram Cabin Weatng al Vetlating principal venson, ‘ate, To ie(1) Chim Speed == 65 MPH (with cbstaces ahead). cums. NORMAL cUMB, (2) Alespoot a0 to 90 a (2) Power =~ Ful trotue (3). Mixture -= Pall rich (Gnas engine Ss rush maximue FORMANCE CUMS, (1) Alrepocd — ab PH at sca level to 77 MPH a 10,000 fet. @) Power Ful tothe (@) Atiare "Full ich (ness engine ts rough). CRUISING. (2) Power -~ 2200 2700 RP {@) Trim rab == Ads. (3) Miture =~ Laan LeT-DOWN. (0) amare — nied (2) Power =- As desired, (3) Carburcioe Weat = As roqteed to provontcarharotor lng 1BEFORE LANDING. (0) Buel selector (2) isure = tuck, (3) Alrapoed — 70 80 MEH (tans up). {@) Gartnretor Heat =» Apply Before elosing theote (8) Wing Flaps “= As dortrd stow 100 MBH), (8) Mospeod"=~ Gs to 75 MPH flaps dow). NORMAL LANDING. (0) Tosehdows -» Main wheel st {2} Landing Roll == Lower nosewbocl gently. (3) rating “= Minimum require AFTER LANDING. (0) Wing Fane = Up (2) Carburetor Heat -- Coa SECURE AIRCRAFT. (0) Aatare <= Fatt un. 1B Ainge {9 Controt Loc RADIO SELECTOR SWITCHES G@ 6666 nt Figaro 6-2. ‘essary to evtch the mlerophone to the rato uit the plot destres to use for transmission. Thi is accomplished by pacing te tansmnior Selceor eles ia the positon corresponding tothe rai wit Which Sst SPEAKER-PHONE SWITCHES. “The speaker-phone sites (figure 0-2) determine wether the oatpt ‘tthe recover in a fed tothe headphones or trough te nadie pie fer tothe apeurer. Place the swith forthe desitedrecolving system "ther inthe ep pasion for speaker operation or i he owe postion for hesones AUTOPILOT-OMNI SWITCH. ‘When a Nav-O-Maleaulpll i settle wits wo compatte oat recelvera, an aitoplit-omnlsvitehie lied. ‘Thee mites selete te Pit, "he evitn fe sounted fost the vig ofthe atop coe! ant the unto ofthe istrument panel, The atch postions, Iboled ‘OME "and "OME enerespond i the om Feclvers th the FadoCOLD WEATHER EQUIPMENT WINTERIZATION KIT. or contimons operation in temperatires coasisteaty below 20°F, te Cenana wnterization tt, availate from your Cessna Deer, shod GROUND SERVICE PLUG RECEPTACLE. ‘A ground service plg receptacle my be installed to pert the use ofan estar power source for cold weather starting ast Gur lengthy ‘malndonance work oa the electrical stom. ‘When using a battery type cart as an extemal power source for stat- lag the engine the mater noite shold be turned Of. ‘Tis Prevents {ow airplane battery from draining the leit eetoraai power avaliable ‘rom a battery cart generator type exteraal power soiree 1s sed fe nsting, the miner nih maybe rdf om ae ee y RADIO SELECTOR SWITCHES RADIO SELECTOR SWITCH OPERATION. ‘Operation ofthe radio equipment is normal a covered Inthe respec tive radio mana” When tore ban ope radio is Sosa an audio Suitchng aystom Le necessary.” ‘The operation of tls switeng aston Sescrtbed below TRANSMITTER SELECTOR SWITCH. The transmitor selector switch (gure 6-2) 8 labeled "TRANS," and tas to positions." When two tranintters are installed, 18 Deo ot DESCRIPTION AND OPERATING DETAILS ‘Th fltoning paragraphs describe the systems and equipieat whose function and operation tat sions when stn inte asa. ‘The ‘Stelon also covers (a somewiat greater data some of fe Heme Ned Sn heck List orm in Sten I that require father eapataton, FUEL SYSTEM. es supplied tothe engine frm two alunnam tae, ope In each singe ra the a, el fw gravity aig eet are Refer to tgure 2-1 for fuct quantity dita. For fuel system servicing Information, zeferto Lubrication and Servicig Procedires in Section TV, FUEL QUANTITY DATA (U.S. GALLONS) cOnomons | vet Fuca | weve fionn | YoUSYSTEM SCHEMATIC 2a Figure 2-2 (2) semen ao eater ump auch ad ston foe omy ‘poration, Tura otf master nw 8) Cock quay off nn for agreemont with fel qunity Ineator. Fill ane foranicipated oqutremon (@)" Drain smal amount of fuel from fut tank dain valve to check for posable water and sediment (2) Take-tt, climb and land with fel selector valve handle eet on “Bom for maximum ale (@) Alter Leveling of erlce alltde, eviteh to "RIGHT" and Sperate from to tk ot the fuel supply le extausted (@) Seiten to "LPT for eperation, then pall on tranaler um Seite al res ight mate fuel ta from airy tan Push ‘fanator pump ewiteh off when fel transfer ie completed, from 48 minutes to 1 or, (4), Return fuel selector valve handle to "BOTH postion after Sling ant fan or desir switch sgn fo Fgh main ake, IMPORTANT bo oot operate the transfer pump with the fel selector {arsed fo ether "BOTH" or "RIGHT" poetons Total to paral engine stoprage will result fom air being ‘mpd ita ful line after fel tranfer has been com- ‘lotsa ifthe pump souls accidentally be turned oe ‘Sth the fal selector nether ofthese post (reine stopnage occurs, the engine wl Tet ‘Ste Seeconas alter turing ot tho tana ‘A in Be foe ine wlll be evacuated rapidly.oo FUEL oH SYSTEM = Sas igare 8-1. FUEL STRAINER DRAIN KNOB, Refer fo fel strainer servicing procedures, Section TV. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electrical energy fg supped by 2 M-vot,direct-curvest spate powered ty an ongine-driven generator, A 12-vol baler Le Located on {Be latchand forward portion ofthe firewall, CIRCUIT BREAKERS [Al electcal etree Inthe sieplane, except the cack crest, are protect by elecut breakers, "The lock has a separate fuze mou jcentw the battery. ‘The otll wareing trent and hora creat ‘nd tarm-e-bal neat cine are protected Uy a single suocatl= {ay reveling cect breaker mowed behod the Instrument panel. ‘The romaiing elreuls ace protected by "push-to-reset™ breakers 0 Be isstrament pate, ‘GENERATOR WARNING LIGHT. ‘Tee sod generalor warning light inilates yenoratoroutpat,, The lupheremalne off a6 long asthe generator fuetions propery. a a= fancton interrapée generator cutpt, the lip will laminate, Tk allo {ho engin, and whenever ngine speed ie insaiciet we produce gem= raloe cults The ight doce nt ow balery dein, LANDING LIGHTS (OPT). A three-ponttion,push-pall aviteh controls the oplonl landing Lugar ofe lamp on for tang, pl the ste et othe Dat ROTATING BEACON (OFT) ‘The rotating beacon should zt be used when fiyiag through clowis oF ‘overcast the moving beam reflected from water dropiets or partiles Ia She aionthers,pasary a at cn proce vertigo ad asso aaCABIN HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM. or cabin verilaton, pall the "CABIN AIR" koa oat, To raise the sir emperatirey ull the "CABIN HP" enc oot sppeestely 1/4" to Ya" fora email amoort of cabin best, -Aatitional heat is avtlable Py pulling te knob out farther maximum heat i ara mth ee "CABIN eo heat is desired inthe cain, the "CABIN HT" kab is pose fl In rom cabin heat and vptlating ar Is supple by ctet Holes eyaced cron a eabin manitld us fobvard af the t's a copa’ fet Rest fahin heat and ui i epplied by two dle from the manifols, one etend- ng dows each ade ofthe eabia,‘Wlodehelddetroat al i aloo supped by ‘dt Teag fom the cabin marl. Separate adjustable vextators supply ational str; one near each ‘upper corner of th windshield supplies a fr to plot ard eoptay end {oo optional vestiges ithe rear ean celling supply ait to te rear STARTING ENGINE, Condinarty the engine starts easily with one orto strokes ofthe primer in wan tensperatures fo six strokes In old weather, with he {hottie open approximately 1/8 tach. 1s extrnely cold temperatures, It ay be nocenary t cone pitog while crake. Weak intermittent explosions fll by pute af black smoke frm tho exhaust sack indiaten verpeimlig oF Hoedag. Excese fel can Do lsarad frm the conimstion chmbers bythe following procedures Set, {he msture conte fall ten ad tho trie fll ope then eraak he ‘ngine torah several revoluons wits the tart, Rept the star= Ing procedure witout any eadtional priming. 1 the cage 1 undorprimod (ost kay in cold weather witha cold ogi) it wil not fre atl, net aon pening Wil be see sae. ‘Sttoon athe eller bis tore, open the tole sight to keep Wrannteg After starting, he ofl gage dove not bags to sow pressure within 30 eaeone inthe Summertime and about tylee that long in very colt ‘reser, lop enloe amd investigate, Lack of ol pressure ea case a OPTIONAL SYSTEMS ‘This ection contains a dogeription, operating procedures, an yor- formance data (when aplicable) fr she ofthe open sqapinent each ‘may be Insalod In your Coogta. Owner's Manual Suplemects are pro- ‘ida to cover operation of ater option equipment system when i Stalled in your arplane, Contact your Cessna Dealer for compiee Tit of svatable optional eqapment AUXILIARY FUEL TANK SYSTEM An optional ausiiary fl tank stom (gure 6-1) is avallable tn i= xease he airplane operling range, Syatem components Include an 18 fallon tel fan (17.58 gallons weabl) Installed on ie bagenge compart feat Hoos, am elect fl tranaer pump behind the ane, an lacie Iycoperaed fuck quantity Indeator sod fue fnnator pump metn'on the {natroment pane fel tase ler provision on the Fgh side fe Fasetage, foe ank sump drain valve atthe font of he tant on the ‘owom a he fuselage, andthe recensary lambing ‘The susiary fel ayatem is connected to the right main fl tak plumbing shove ie Tight cabin door AUXILIARY FUEL SYSTEM OPERATION. ‘To operate the auxiliary foe system, proseed as follows: (2) ‘Turn on mister switch and ce fel quantity odleator forTAXIING DIAGRAMris engine damage. After starting, avo the se of carburetor Seat unten ting conto preva TAXING. \wnen tating, It 9 tnportane that speed and eof brakes be eld to 1 minima and al ail controls be wine fe aang dagrass, igure 3-3) to'malntain dzootional costal ant lala. ‘Tesing over loose gravel or cinders shouldbe dane at low engine speed to avoid abrasion ao! stone damage tothe propelles Spr, BEFORE TAKE-OFF. waRM-uP. Since the engine ta closely coved fr efficent i-ight engine cool- tng, precmtions shou be taken ald overheating ding prolonged ‘gine operation onthe ground MAGNETO CHECK ‘The magneto chock shuld be made at 1610 RPM as follows: Move te iaition sith fet fo” postion, and note RPAG. Nest move te witch back to "BOTI" position to clear the oer Se fuze. Then ‘mote the switch to he "pation snd aote RPM, The fiference be {ace the two mnagnetos operted indviualy shui tbe more than HIGH RPM MAGNETO. CHECKS. 1 there fsx doubt concerning the operation of the ignition system, [RDM checks st Neher engine specie vil usally confirm whether 3 d- {Helnoy exists. Ha full vote vunap te neceseay, the ene should ‘in amothly and ten aprstmatly 2250 2350 RPM with tho carbu~ Fetor het of [An abgence of RPM Atop may besa indication of fully groaning of one ide of te ignition epson or shoal be eau for euscion tat the ‘raghto fining bas Deen “tuaped-p" anda ett adraneo of tho St (ing specie, 26 LANDING DATA LANDING DISTANCE ON HARD SURFACE RUNWAY NO WIND 40" FLAPS — POWSR OFFCRUISE & RANGE PERFORMANCE ——172 SKYHAWK. os TAKE-OFF. Power cHeck. 2s ingot fo heck tra ee oan eae ‘akovo unr” Any alga of rough engine operation or sgt ence ‘Stvtleralos ts god eae fr Sisconiming the take-ote "this eure, Sou are jontifed tn making a horoughfallhrete, stale eump betore ‘Thier takeof in atomple ‘Fullthrotle ange over loge gravel ar especially harmtul to p2o- pelle tga, When takeoffs mot be mase over a gravel surface, IC 16 ‘ery important thatthe thle be advanced Slowly. Ths allows the alr ‘lam to tart rllig before high RDM lo developed, al the gravel will, ‘er bown tack ofthe propeller rather tas pulled iio When waved bie ema dents appear in he propeller blades, they shoul bo Immed- ‘aly corracted ae denerbed in eetion IV under propeller care, ‘Porto take-off from felis above 5000 feet elevation, the mixture sould be leaned to give maimam RPM in a ful-Crotl, sae rump. ‘Normal and lace clearance take-os are performed with ving ‘tage up. Toe ae of 10° ape wll shorten the Brown nun approximately 10k, bo ute advantage ig lost in the elimb toa sb-fodohatale,‘There- fore, the use of 10° flap fs reserved for miatmum ground runs or for take- ‘ff trom sott oF rough elds with wo obtaces ahead 1.10" of taps are used inground run, itis proforabe to leave them stoned rater tan retract then nthe clin the obtuse. "The ‘copuon ta Us rule woul be ina high alta takevof In bot weather ‘wore ella would be marginal wth Naps 10°. ‘aap detections of 20° to 4° are not recommended at any tie for taxes PERFORMANCE CHARTS. ‘various gross weight, altudo, and Readwind conditions‘Tate-ofs ilo strong erosewinds normally ae performed wit he ‘atau fap sting noceseaty forthe fel eng, to minimize the ‘rt ange immediately after take-ll” "The airplane fs aceoloraied to speed sighiy Mghor than normaly ton pallod off shrpty to prevent Dosalbe sotting back othe rutwey wae drifting. When clear af te CLIMB. A 3 2] : e cline para : er i i or eae dats, retort the Maxim Rat-l-Clinb bata hat es |eselzeslese|y al: uma sees. 2 oe aaa em an { volt ees Sgt mars uit al ic ese 4! the engine la roagh due toto rich a mistare, The teat rate cim> ‘oweda range from 0 MPa at soa level lo 7 MPH a! 10,000 fect. I fpbolacl detatas the uae af seep elim ange, the Bost angle-o Slim speed shouldbe sed wih ape ap and fll tral, "These speeds TAKE-OFF DATA TAKE-OFF DISTANCE FROM HARD SURFACE RUNWAY, FLAPS UP. ‘rary tose £9 AIPM at oe level t 71 AAT a 10,000 fet i nore 7 ‘toe cms at these low speeds should be of short | ‘ration to improve engine cooling i (00-AROUND CLIMB. A Im a balk tgnaing go-aroun) climb, the wing ap setting aoult bo reduced 20" immodiatay alter fll power to appled, Upon Feach- {nga safe strapeed, te ape shout be stowiy retracted f te fel up ma MAXIMUM RATE-OF-CLIMB DATA CRUISE. Normal cruising ts dove between 65% and 19% power. The power ie Figure 63, 2a eaAIRSPEED CORRECTION TABLE furs WP [cis] 55]60]s6]72]s0]s9]98|108| 17 27Ii96| tus wom | cts /52] 58/65] 73] 02] orfiov] + | «| | + PowER OFF STALLING SPEEDS MPH - CAS ma wn | conn | o* | 20° | s0* | 60 settings required to obtain these powers at varius altitudes and outside 1 temperatures can be determined Wy usog Four Cessm Power Computer. Ccrusing can bo done most efficesly at hgh altitudes because of lower sit deny and therfore lower atplane drag, So astrated Inthe following table which thows performance at 18% power at various altace OPTIMUM CRUISE PERFORMANCE. aLniTube True ainsreeo | RANGE seatevt | 3880 w 520 00 2300 ta 0 "00 ull Terlue 130 E Au tgures are based on lean mister, 38 gallons of fel (a0 r= serve), nate wind, anand sasoaperle conten, ad 2800 pound rors wight. STALLS. ‘The stall characteritice are conventional and aural warsng ts pro- sie ty tall warning horn which acne tween 8nd 10 PH atone ‘ho nal foal conigursions.. ower-of stall peed at maximum gross weight and aft ex. con- ction are proscated on page 5-2 ag alluatedalrepeeds since tacatod Siropoeds are area nesr the stl LANDING, ‘Normal laniags are made power-off with any fla sting. shipe are prohibited in fll flap appronchos because ofa waar pes ‘ountered under certain combletiong of arepeed and sidelp angle 28SHORT FIELD LANDINGS. ora short ted landing, mate a power-off approach at approxi ‘matly 67 MPH with ape 40%, and tad onthe mln wheels frat In ‘mediaey after touchdown, lower the nase ger to the gra! aod poly heavy Draling as required, Raising th flaps afer Laing wil provice ove efelent bean. CROSSWIND LANDINGS. When tandng ina strong erosswtnd, use the mistmum fap setting -eqalred for the field lenghe Urea wingsow, crab, or = combination tathod of drift eresction and lana a teary level atte, Hold 2 ‘tnlpht course withthe steerable nouewhee! and occasional brane it COLD WEATHER OPERATION. Prior to starting on cola morning, is advisable to pall the pro- pouler thr erveral ines by band "rea loose” or ikmber” the Di, th conserving balleryeovrgy. Th exremely cold (0°F ah! lower) ‘weathorthe age ofan extoral prbeater for both te eno and battery Ie tecommeased whenever psu to reduce wear and abuse othe ‘gine andthe electrical syste. "When using an exer power searce, fhe positon ofthe master twit i important. Rafer to Secon VI (GROUND SERVICE PLUG RECEPTACLE, for operating details. Cold ‘weather starting procedures are a follows! 13 Beas ate ct, ie SERS soi a, wore esi tne ft sn fo ‘Mer pring, posh primer all the way in and tare to locked Boston to ald poset ot engine drawiog fuel trough (2) Turn magneto enc to “BOTH.” (8) Open throtde 1/4 and engage siartor. OPERATIONAL DATA “The operational data shown on the following pages are come fom actu less wthstrplane a nga god coin aa aig erage Foti tcnsiue and beet power mint, You wl in tha da ese ite al when pong you tiga Howerer ism aw he noe of {Yaviahlos Include precios gest acericy, a ane fuel seach sod ‘eroded, hw tage pevormanco sown mines no alone or ad, Maviglimal error, pot techgee, warmeap, tacos clin, ste ‘theo factors mist be conidered when celnating reserve aes ‘A power sting celocted from the range charts ually wil be more citictet than a random setting, stace i wil permit you to eatmace yout fuel consumption more accuraely. You wil Sn that using the charts aa your Power Computer wil pay svidendn in overall efiiesy. ange and endurance igure shown inthe chart are Use on ght teat ang Mecauty 1c172/8) 1689 propeller. Other contons of he test are shown inte hart heating Allowaices for fal sesore evn tae-tsy tnd sn, ad viens insure fas” {chtue atone ae and ae im adition tose own othe chars, Cine indeterminate variables rach a earns netcrng-carsceseice Sone so proper conaons, an turbulence ieaphore may aceeat {Se eaton 10% o tore te nash sangeOWNER FOLLOW-UP SYSTEM “SS —— te ‘Your Ceasun Dealer has an owner follow-up eystm to ml sou yen he eceiveslforisation tat applies to Your Ceswha, In iting, ison wish, you may choose to recel¥o smitarnlfieation ‘Tvectiy from the Cessna Service Department, A euseriplon card {f supoliea ia your spl fil for your ee, sould ou thease fo Tequesthis seovice, Nour Cetsea Deator willbe gl fo sup ‘Fou with detale concerning these fllow-vp programs, ard tants eady through his Service Department to suply ou with fast, ef flor, tow ost service => 0 (Q)_Prime the engin &to 10 stroues whe the propeller ts Sein tamed by band (@) Clear propeller. (3) Teonstes ween Onn (@) Taro magneto eviteh to "BOTH." (8). Oper these 17, {a} Rallcarburetor ate heat ese fll op. (2). Engage narter and continue o pein engine unt 11s ruse ing smoot. (a) eop carburetor neat on until engine bas warmed wp. rove 1 the engine doesnot start the rt timo, itis probable that te mark plupe ve been frosted over. Preht, ‘ust be sed before anaer start is attempted Duriog col weather operations, o indication willbe apparont on the ‘oll temperaiare gage prior ta take-o!ifealside mir temperataree are ‘Yer colt. Altera uate warm-up petal (2 to 5 minutes st 1000 RPM), erat he eine several tines to higher engine RPM.” te engine the aeptane ts ready for take-of . oy Wen operating in sub-zero temperature, avold using marta car bare ea Faal beal ayincrene fhe arturo romper tere ote 3 jes where icing Iw eileal ander certain loa efor to Section VI for cold woather equipment,MODIFIED FUEL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES ‘wat «combination of highly volte fuel, hgh ue tomperatur, nak operating alitade, and low fel flow ate inthe tae oat Ines, thee is ‘remote possbuity of accumulating ful vapor and eacoutaring Dover Segaiaritica on some siplance, 19 minimise ta posit, the flow ‘ng operating procosuroe are recommended (0) ‘take ai rn ate" a, (2) When reaching eraae altitude above 8000 fect MSL, promstly| [vite he fuel elector valve from "bth tanks 0 ether the right” or "Tet tank, ) Dating cru, uae "it and "ght" tank a required, Shee aie tor loting a corety recone, POWER RECOVERY TECHNIQUES 1a tho remote event that vapor Is rosea n sulicten amounts to causa per separ, te taoving power cover ees OPERATION ON A SINGLE TANK Sioa yower irregularities occur whan operating on single tank, ‘power an be reored immediately by avitching tothe cpposite tank. [nvnaston, the vapor acmulation in the tank Sn whch the per irroge= larity occcered wil rapaly sipte ioe auch tat Wat tank wil lao be Sallshte for normal operation after it as bean unused for approximately ‘one (minster ‘OPERATION ON BOTH TANKS Swoald power terepariies oncur with the fut selector x bth tame, the following ps are fo be ten to restore pare: (2) Seiten oa sist tank fora period a 60 seconds, {2} ‘Then stent the opposte tak and paver wl be restored, SERVICING INTERVALS CHECK LIST EACH 50 HOURS BATTERY -~ Chock and service, Check oftonr (at Isat every 10d {operating in bot weather “ ae ENGINE OWL AND OL FULTER -- Change engine oil and replace iter tlemert, optional ol iter Isat tstalled, change lt ma slean sereeo tory 2 hours. Change engine oll least every four motte even ugh {ce than £0 oars have boen aecumlated. Race periods for prolonged ‘operation in dusty areas, cold limates, x when shot fights 4a tng {ie periods eau in abiding contin, CARBURETOR AIR FILTER — Clean or replace, Under extremely dusty ‘ovations, ally malenance ofthe hter a recommended NOSE GEAR TORQUE LINKS -- Labriate, EACH 100 HOURS [BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS —- Check an il, SIMI DAMPENER -- Chee aod FUEL STRAINER -- Disassemble and clea, [FUEL TANK SUMP DRAINS -- Drata water and sediment, FUEL LINE DRAIN PLUG —- Drain water and asimen VACUUM SYSTEM OIL. SEPARATOR (OPT) — Cle. SUCTION RELIEF VALVE INLET SCRERN (OPT) -- Clean. EACH 500 HOURS YVAGUUM SYSTEM AIR FILTER (OPT) - Replace itr element. Re- place sooner if suciton gage reading drops below 8,78 in. WHEEL BEARINGS -- Labreate, Lubricate at fret 100 boars and at S00 our thereatter, AS REQUIRED NOSE GEAR SHOCK STRUT -- Keep inflated ante, (GIRO MSTROMENT AIR PILTERS (OPT -~ Replace st instrument over~LUBRICATION AND SERVICING PROCEDURES Specific servicing information 1s provided here fr ihm requiring dally lesion, A Servicing ltervaln Check List te oesed to iaorsn the plot DAILY [FUEL TANK FILLERS: Service aller each ight with 90/87 minimum grade fel, The aoncity of exch wing tank i195 gallons. ‘On the tight ofthe diy and after each refueling, pel ot ful ‘Strainer erain nob for abut four seconds, to cea fuel trainer of Dosaibie water and sediment. ielease drain knob, then check tat ‘rainer drain iv ciosed mer drain ou, FILL ‘When preflight check shows low oil vel, service with aviation grade rin ll; SAE 20 bolow 40°F” and SAE 40 above 40°F. "Your Cessia Was delvered trom the factory wih straight mineral ofl (on otergent) and should be operated Wits straight manera el for the feat 35 hae, "Thee of mineral of daring the 23-hoar breakin [etiod wil ip aeat the piston singe und wil rest im asa eon Fampton. After ho fist 28 hours, ether eral oll or detergent ‘itimay he Used. Ira detergent oil's ned, it mast conform to {Contnentat Molors Corporation Specification MHS-24." Your Cesena [Beale can supply an approved brand. ‘Check ol level before each ight. Do not operate on Jas than 6 quarts orm tns of hrngh ter A gu nel fot ‘eal fights of lene than 3 hours, "For extended figs, filo & quarts, Hopton ies aed, or atonal ut ed wich OPERATING LIMITATIONS OPERATIONS AUTHORIZED. ‘Your Cossea exceods the requirements of airwortiness as st forth ty te Ue Ren Governed cetoatedvser PAA ype Cer ‘uh standard equipment, the airplane is approved for day and night operatlons wuaer VER. Audio optional equipment te avalsle to tn- {reuoe Ie ality ufo nko It athorived for wee under TFR Gay and Bight. An owner ofa properly equlpped Cessna ts eligibe to obain proval for la operation on singevongine cebedsled arlive service wnder Wate. Your Cessna Dear wll bo happy to assist you in eleengeatlp- ‘et! bent malted to your needs MANEUVERS - NORMAL CATEGORY. "The atrplaneexcoeds the reqtrements for atrworthzess ofthe Fede rat Al Regultions, Dart 8, set fort by the United Sates Governed. Spine and aerobatic mancavers are not pried in oormal category it~ planes in companee wih those repeats, In connection vit te are olng, the flowing gross weighs and flight Led factors spo Grose Weight « A = + =, 2300 tbs, ‘Fiat Load Factor Seiape vp | Dipti File Lond Fuetor *Flape Dewa. ee ‘he desig load actors are 150% oft ave, dad tat ‘noes, the race mate oF exevede demi lead, ‘Your airplane must be operaed in accordance with all FAA approved smaziings plncards and check liste nthe airplane. there 1 any afor~ “ation ne section which costradies he FAA approved marines, pla arde'and check at, ti to bo sregarded. otMANEUVERS - UTILITY CATEGORY. ai plot, to ramet pilot an ight instructor, certain maneavers are reauird by fhe Fas. "All of these maneuvers are permitted inthis airplane when ‘operated inthe ality category. In connection wit he wt eaesory, te following grose weght and agit tad factors apy, mh econ ‘mend entry speeds for mancavers as sown. ‘Maxtooam Dosim Woght ae 2000, Pligat Manewering Land Factor, Hips Up ete Flight Manewvering Lead Factor, Flape Down © |) 1 13° io acrobatic maneuvers are approved except thse listed below: MaweoveR RECOMMENDED ENTRY SPEED randeles =. eee ev ee + TED nh C08 oot) Tay Biss : D0 2 appt doe woot) Steep Turma, 2222222222222 aba G08 ots) Sane : Slow Deceleration Stalls xzep wisp sais) Slow Decelertion ‘The bageage compartment aod rear seat must fotte secened Acrotaice that may impose high inverted loads shoul pt be attempted, Te Important thi to boar In mind io ght maneuvers is {hat your Consma a loan in aerodyasmie eaign snail bald ep speed {uledly withthe nose down. ‘Propor speed coma ft eoventia fe= (turement for execution of ay mapoures, care should always De to ave axcoctve speed which infra can impose excossive nthe execution of el mantavers, ald abrupt uae of controls. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS. ‘The following are the certificated calibrated airspeed litte for your Cessna: uma (Qe or ve, mmc. «5 I MPR ete Cation ange» 5 iabsine hmm sow ar) Normal Range 20200:252:25 2 5 ao-tao'aen Green are) oa AIRPLANE FILE. ‘There are miacellaneaes dat, formation and icenten that are a part a he arplane fe. "The followlng n'a shece lat for that en fii, poriole ebeck shouldbe made ofthe latest Federal Ae Regu ‘ton Yo Snrare that all data roqsvementa are me |A; Tobe daplayed inthe arpa a all tines () Alrerattatrworthinoss Cortticste (Form FAA-19#2). ( Arcratt fupisteaton Cerificate (Borm FAA-S008) (@)_‘Aepiane Radio Staton License (Form FCC-404, if iranamiter Install 1B, Tobe carrot inthe airplane at all dines (2). Welckt and Balance, ant associated papers (atest copy of the epale and Alteration Form, Form FAACSST, scayscabe) G3 Airplane Bqupment List ©. ‘Toe mde avallabe pon request (4) Aicplane Log Book. (2) Basin Log Boa nove Cessna recommends that these tems, plus the Owner's Seteal te “Coca Pgh Ge Gg Cmte), Most of th items Usted are required by the United States Fedeeat Alt ‘ince the regulations of her aations may require oka nd dain, Owners of exported airplanes chou check with thelr io to dstecmine teteindvigul pequrementtd teat ton an obscure place on the fabrte to be cleaned. ever satu ate the fabric with volae solvent may damage te paaing ad Sheking mater. seed apbostery and eargl maybe cleaned wit outpedeterget the label, koep the foam as dry as fossible and remove i wilh a vac leaner ‘The plastic trim, hiner, instrament poe! and contrat knob nocd only be wiped a witha dnp elo ila grease onthe carol wheel ‘int contrainte ean be Tomored with a cloth moistened with kerosene, Volatile solvent, each az mentioned in paragraph on eare of tho Wind: ‘held, must never be used sine they soften end craze the plas. INSPECTION SERVICE AND INSPECTION PERIODS. ‘With your airplane you wll receive an Ownes's Service Polley, Cou ue attached to the policy ene you to an fala inspection and he frat {tchasr inapecion at no charge, Iryou take delivery irom your Deale ‘he wil perform the iil inspection Before delivery ot the arpae to {you Ion pck op the airplane atthe factory, pla to lake ita your Desier reasonably toon after you take deliver) on This will pormit nto check t over and to mike any minor adjustments tna may appear Tecessary. Alan, plan an inopecton by your Dealer at 100 boars ot 180 days, whichever tomes first This inpeetion lao le performed by Your Dealer for you atno charge.” While these important inpectins willbe Pertormed for you by any Casdna Dealer, th most cases fou wil refer {o have the Dealer from whom fou purchased the alplane accompllsh Federal Alr Regulations require that ll alplanes have aperiodic (aanual tnspecton as prescribed by the administrator, and performed (G's person degnate bythe admisatsatoc. ination, 100-hour Beetle inspections mad by an "aphropraichy-rated mechanic" are Fequted ifthe aeplane ts flown fr hire. The Cessna Alcraft Company Fesomnmends the To-aour periodic inapectio fr your airplane. ‘The brovedare forthe 100-bour inspection has een carefully worked oa by the'tetory and Ie Lllowed by tue Cegeua Dear Organlztion. The cob ‘lee familiarly ofthe Connaa Detter Organaatin wit Cessna sip, heat a with Tactory approved prosedures provides the highest Spe service possible at ower cas, + 82-100 MPH (rite are) tap Operating ange oe eer 21a MPH Maneuvering Sped® ‘The maximum sped at which you can uee abr ontol travel thot exeeoding the design oad factor, ENGINE OPERATION LIMITATIONS. Power and Spee 145 BHP at 2100 RPM. ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS. Normal Operating Range. sss sees ee eee Groen Are Maximum Alorsbie 22212 ed ine Normal Operating Range: a + seg 10 Bat (rd tn) ut 11 ‘eo pat lren are) PS pat (red in) FUEL QUANTITY INDICATORS. [Emply (1-50 gallons umugalo cach task)... 5s. +B (pt tn) Normal Operating Rangst “at cen level 2200-2500 (nner grecn are) 1 Sa fet 1200-2600 (nid preen are) Bf 10,00 fost 111 “aootaned foter green are) asin’ Allowable : "900 rod ine) aWEIGHT AND BALANCE. “The fllowing information wil emble you lo operate your Cessna thin tha preserited welght aod cener of gravity iniations, To gure {he welght and balance for your patialarSiplane, ase the Sasole Problom, Loading Graph, and Canter of Gravity homer Envelope 22 ‘ako th icensod imity Weight and Momert/1000 trom the Wolght ‘and Balance Dataset, plus an changes noted oa forme PAA-31, farried in your airplane, and write them dovn ts tbe proper alumi, ‘eine the ‘Loudag Geaph, eterstoe the scemert/1000 of each tom (0 ‘yp carrid. ‘Tota the Weighs and momeata/1000 and woe the Center of {Geseity Moment Envelope fo determine wor the po falls within the ‘tvelope, and i the loading te asceptaie, fastomotive wax. A heavier coating of wae on the Leading edges of te itt ald on he ein ne eap tnd propeller snr wil hele ALUMINUM SURFACES. ‘The clad alumtoum surtaces of your Ceasea may be washed with sear water fo remove drt oi ad geease maybe removed with gatotin, ‘aptha, carbon tetrachloride or olor sollte solvents.” Dulles al ‘minim’ eutfaccs ay be leaned flectively with an sireraft amma spotie wa wil preserve tie bright appecrance and relard corrosion. ‘Reguae wasing tv especially recommend for airnanes operated in Sal wator areas as 2 protection aganst corrosion. PROPELLER CARE. Preflight inspection of propeller blades for nicks, and wiping them cecastonaly with a oly cloth to clan off grass a bug stan Will as- Deller, particularly near the is aad on the leading edges, are dressed ‘at as son as possilo since these nicks prodace stress concentrations Sra ignored, may result in cracks. Nevers an alalin clearer 00 ite blades; reinove grease a drt with carton tetrachloride or Sard slvent INTERIOR CARE. ‘To remove dust and loose dirt fom the upolstery ant carpet, clean ‘he smertor regularly witha vacuum eleanor, Blot ep any epiled aid prompeiy, with cloansing tissue or rags ‘Dont pt the aptr press the blotting material Lem and bold forsee frat seconds, Coninse Moti unt no more lid is taken up. Serape ‘it alcay materials with a dull ele, then tty spots may be cleaned with Nousehold spot removers, asad spar ingly." Betore using any solvent, read the instructions on the container os(2) Inctall « suriace control lock over the in and ruter (4) ist 2 ptr tube cover. WINDSHIELD - WINDOWS. “The plane windshield and windows soald be kept clean and waxed at + ‘au umesr "To prevent sevatchea and erasing, wash them earefaly with Blenty af soup and water, ng the alm ofthe hand to fel and ntoage 4irt and mud, “A sot ebs, ebamots oF sponge may be wedy ba only 10 farsy water fo the suave’ Ringe hovoasu, Wen dey wih 2 eet, bolt cham. subiing tho sorfaco of the plate wit a drycloth bulls Span slectrostate charg mo tha ie altrats dust particles i he 3. ‘Wiping with & moist chamots will remove both the dust and Cs char. Remove oll and yrease wilt a cloth moistened wilh kerogene. Never use gacolin, benaino, aleshol, acetone, carbon ftrachlorie, Tire Unjliaber or anise dtd lacquer thier or wae cleaner.’ Those ‘patarals wil safenthe plastic nd may cause Ito cre. Alter removing dirt and grease, if he surface Is not badly seratebod, 3 shoald be waxed wi a good sade of commercial wax, THe wax Wil Milinmitor beralenes avd help prevent lurtaerseratehing. ADV 2 ti, fron coat of was snd bring i ohh pola by rubbing light 3 ‘ety dry, aofflanel cloth. Do aot toe power bull, the West gen= erated hy the tating Pod may soten the plate set is anlelpated. “Canvas covers may scratch the paste surfac PAINTED SURFACES. ‘The painted exterior surfaces of your new Cessna require an initia casing poviod which may beat long 60 dayy fle te finish iw sylied, Daring this curing porfod some precautions should to talento aval dam faxing the fiat of Iterering wilt curing procent.The nok sould 1 cleaned ony by wasbing with clesn water and ila soa, Cllowed by 8 ins ith wator and drying with elthsar a chamols. Do mol use pals . ‘reat, whlch would exchufe Mr trom the sutace, daring the S0-tay Seip, “Do cr eta fiat gtr an LOADING GRAPH sea (Once the Sn has cured completely, it may be wasod with a gpa cope Poe (oti. stax. 9 4/042.) [BAGGAGE or Pusenge on ga eS (eaxnos) anaran vor ‘sary tat a0 MA) a 5 ICENTER OF GRAVITY MOMENT ENVELOPE 2200 | saxnoa) sHoK4 LavuouNY aHavor 4 g g g| : 3 : 5 g fs 3 CARE OF THE AIRPLANE, 1 your airplane is to retain at now plane performance and depend- sty, "certalstnspecton nut tasntenancereqairements ust be followed in tse to folow a plansadsenetaloofnbrication and preventative aloe tenance base einaie aod Ting colons encountered In Your locality. Keep in touch with your Cossna Dealer and take advastage oft know lege abl experience. He knows four arse a ow to maloaln it. He sill remind you when brestons ad ol changes are necessary, tnd ‘Boul other seavoral and period services GROUND HANDLING. ‘The ateyane ts most easly and safely maneuvered by hand wit he tow-bar attached to the nosewbeel nore, \Woen using th ton-bue, nover exceed the turning Snes of 30", etter do of center, or damage Yo MOORING YOUR AIRPLANE Proper tie-down procedure Is your test precatlon against damage to your arte le by sty atone wins To Se-aown oor t= (0) So the parking brake and instal the control whee! tock {@)_ Me suttctnty trons ropes or chains (100 pounds tensile strenth to wing uh, and ne He-aown lings a secre each Pope ta ramp Weds