SECTIONS
HANDLING, SERVICE
& MAINTENANCE
CESSNA
MODEL 172N
SERVICING
In addition to the PREFLIGHT INSPECTION covered in Section
4, COMPLETE servicing, inspection, and test requirements for your
airplane are detailed in the Service Manual. The Service Manual
outlines all items
which require attention at specific intervals
plus those items which
require servicing, inspection, and/or testing
at special intervals.
Since Cessna. Dealers conduct all service, inspection, and test proce
dures in accordance with applicable Service Manuals, it is recommended
that you contact your Cessna Dealer concerning these requirements a.nd
begin scheduling your airplane for service at the recommended intervals.
Cessna Progressive Care ensures that these requirements are accomp
lished at the required intervals to comply with the 100-hour or ANNUAL
inspection as previously covered.
Depending on various flight operations, your local Government
Aviation Agency may require additional service, inspections, or tests. For
these regulatory requirements, owners should check with local aviation
officials where the airplane is being operated.
For quick and ready reference, quantities, materials, and specifica-
tions for frequently used service items are as follows.
ENGINE Oil
GRADE AND VISCOSITY FOR TEMPERATURE RANGE --
MIL-L-22851 Ashless Dispersant Oil: The airplane was delivered from
the factory with SAE 20W-50 ashless dispersant aircraft engine oil.
Ashless dispersant aircraft engine oil must be used for all operat
ing conditions.
8-10
NOTE
Use a minimum of 75% power for cruise during the first 50
hours of operation or until oil consumption stabilizes.
Service the engine oil system with aviation ashless dis
persant oil only.
SAE 20W-50 or SAE 15W-50 for all temperatures.
NOTE
If multi-viscosity ashless dispersant aircraft engine oil is
not available, the following ashless dispersant aircraft
engine oil may be used.
SAE 50 above 60
°
F (16
°
C).
1 July 1979
Revision 1 - 15 November 1979