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SECTION 1
GENERAL
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PIVOT POINT
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CESSNA
MODEL R172K
1. Wing llj)On shown with strobe
lights insulled.
2. Maximum height shown with
nose gear depfoued, all tires ond
note rtrut properly inflated, Ind
flashing beacon inrtalled.
3, Wlleel base length Is 65".
4. Propeller i><ound dur11nct is 10 3/4"
5. Wing .... Is 174 -• fNt.
6. Minimum turning radius (*pivot Point
to outboard wing tip) Is 27'•5 1/2".
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PIVOT POINT
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Figure 1-1. Three View
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CESSNA
MODEL R172K
SECTION 1
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
This handbook con ta.ins 9 sections, a.nd includes the material required
to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Pa.rt 3. 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: Teledyne Continental.
Engine Model Number: 1O-360-KB.
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally
opposed, fuel-injected, six-cylinder engine with 360 cu. in. displace
ment.
Horsepower Ra.ting and Engine Speed: 195 rated BHP at 2600 RPM.
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: 2A34C203/90DCA-14.
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter, Maxi.mum: 76 inches.
Minimum: 74.5 inches.
Propeller Type: Constant speed a.nd hydraulically actuated, with a low
pitch setting of 12.0
°
and a high pitch setting of 25.1 ° (30 inch station).
FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
NOTE
Isopropyl alcohol or ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
may be added to the fuel supply. Additive concentrations
shall not exceed 1% for isopropyl alcohol or .15% for
ethylene glycol monomethyl ether. Refer to Section 8 for
additional information.
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