CESSNA
SECTION 8
MODEL 172RG
HANDLING, SERVICE
& MAINTENANCE
SECTION 8
AIRPLANE HANDLING,
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 8-3
Identification Plate........................................................................................... 8-3
Owner Follow-Up System............................................................................... 8-3
Publications .................................................................................................8-3
Airplane File......................................................................................................8-4
Airplane Inspection Periods ...........................................................................8-5
FAA Required Inspections .......................................................................8-5
Cessna Progressive Care ..........................................................................8-6
Cessna Customer Care Program.............................................................8-6
Pilot Conducted Preventive Maintenance....................................................8-7
Alterations or Repairs..................................................................................... 8-7
Ground Handling.............................................................................................. 8-8
Towing..........................................................................................................8-8
Parking .........................................................................................................8-8
Tie-Down ...................................................................................................... 8-8
Jacking ......................................................................................................... 8-8
Leveling....................................................................................................... 8-9
Flyable Storage ...........................................................................................8-9
Servicing...........................................................................................................8-10
Engine Oil.................................................................................................. 8-10
Fuel..............................................................................................................8-12
Landing Gear............................................................................................ 8-14
Cleaning and Care...........................................................................................8-15
Windshield-Windows............................................................................... 8-15
Painted Surfaces.......................................................................................8-15
Propeller Care...........................................................................................8-16
Landing Gear Care...................................................................................8-16
Engine Care...............................................................................................8-16
Interior Care ..............................................................................................8-17
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CESSNA
SECTION 8
MODEL 172RG
HANDLING, SERVICE
& MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION
This section contains factory-recommended procedures for proper
ground handling and routine care and servicing of your Cessna. It also
identifies certain inspection and maintenance requirements which must
be followed if your airplane is to retain that new-plane performance and
dependability. It is wise to follow a planned schedule of lubrication and
preventive maintenance based on climatic and flying conditions encoun-
tered in your locality.
Keep in touch with your Cessna Dealer and take advantage of his
knowledge and experience. He knows your airplane and how to maintain
it. He will remind you when lubrications and oil changes are necessary,
and about other seasonal and periodic services.
I DENTIFICATION PLATE
All correspondence regarding your airplane should include the
SERIAL NUMBER. The Serial Number, Model Number, Production Certif-
icate Number (PC) and Type Certificate Number (TC) can be found on the
Identification Plate, located on the left forward doorpost. Located adjacent
to the Identification Plate is a Finish and Trim Plate which contains a code
describing the interior color scheme and exterior paint combination of the
airplane. The code may be used in conjunction with an applicable Parts
Catalog if finish and trim information is needed.
OWNER FOLLOW-UP SYSTEM
Your Cessna Dealer has an Owner Follow-Up System to notify you
when he receives information that applies to your Cessna. In addition, if
you wish, you may choose to receive similar notification, in the form of
Service Letters, directly from the Cessna Customer Services Department.
A subscription form is supplied in your Customer Care Program book for
your use, should you choose to request this service. Your Cessna Dealer
will be glad to supply you with details concerning these follow-up
programs, and stands ready, through his Service Department, to supply
you with fast, efficient, low-cost service.
PUBLICATIONS
Various publications and flight operation aids are furnished in the
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