CESSNA
MODEL 172R (180 HP)
SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
LANDING GEAR
Consult the following table for servicing information on the
landing gear.
COMPONENT
SERVICING CRITERIA
Nose Wheel (5.00-5, 6-Ply Rated Tire)
45.0 PSI
Main Wheel (6.00-6, 6-Ply Rated Tire)
38.0 PSI
Brakes
MIL-H-5606
Nose Gear Shock Strut
MIL-H-5606; 45.0 PSI *
• Keep strut filled w�h MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid per
filling instructions placard, and with no load on the
strut, inflate with air to 45.0 PSI. Do not over inflate.
CLEANING AND CARE
WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS
The plastic windshield and windows should be cleaned with an
aircraft windshield cleaner. Apply the cleaner sparingly with soft
cloths, and rub with moderate pressure until all dirt, oil scum and
bug stains are removed. Allow the cleaner to dry, then wipe it off
with soft flannel cloths.
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CAUTION
NEVER USE GASOLINE, BENZENE, ALCOHOL,
ACETONE, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, ANTI-ICE FLUID,
LACQUER THINNER OR GLASS CLEANER TO CLEAN
THE PLASTIC. THESE MATERIALS WILL ATTACK THE
PLASTIC AND MAY CAUSE IT TO CRAZE.
If a windshield cleaner is not available, the plastic can be
cleaned with soft cloths moistened with Stoddard solvent to remove
oil and grease.
Oct 4/01
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