Cessna 172R, Operating Handbook

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CESSNA
MODEL 172R
SECTION
8
HANDLING, SERVICE
&
MAINTENANCE
A
WARNING
FOR
MAXIMUM
SAFETY, CHECK THAT THE
IGNITION SWITCH IS OFF, THE THROTTLE IS
CLOSED, THE MIXTURE CONTROL IS
IN THE
IDLE
CUT OFF POSITION,
AND THE
AIRPLANE
IS SECURED
BEFORE ROTATING THE
PROPELLER BY HAND. DO NOT STAND WITHIN
THE ARC OF
THE PROPELLER BLADES WHILE
TURNING THE PROPELLER.
After
30
days, the
airplane should be flown for 30 minutes or a
ground runup should be made
just long enough
to
produce an oil
temperature
within the lower green arc range.
Excessive ground
runup should be avoided.
Engine runup also helps
to
eliminate
excessive accumulations
of
water
in the
fuel system and other air spaces in the
engine. Keep
fuel
tanks full
to
minimize condensation in the tanks. Keep the
battery fully charged
to prevent the electrolyte from freezing in cold
weather. If the airplane is
to
be stored
temporarily, or indefinitely,
refer
to
the Maintenance Manual
for proper storage procedures.
SERVICING
In addition to the Preflight Inspection
covered in Section
4 of
this
handbook, complete servicing,
inspection and
test
requirements for
your airplane are
detailed in the Maintenance Manual. The
Maintenance 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 Service Stations conduct all
service, inspection,
and test procedures in accordance with applicable Maintenance
Manuals, it is recommended that you
contact your local Cessna!
Service Station concerning these requirements and
begin
scheduling your airplane for service
at
the recommended intervals.
Cessna Progressive Care ensures that these requirements
are
accomplished
at
the required intervals
to
comply with the
100
hour
or annual inspection as previously
covered.
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28/00
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