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Summary of Contents for 177RG0073

Page 1: ...Serial Number 177RG0073 Speed in Knots ...

Page 2: ...un 890ft TotalDistanceOver50 FootObstacle1 585 ft LANDING Ground Roll 730 ft Total Distance Over 50 Foot Obstacle 1350 ft STALL SPEEDS FlapsUp PowerOff 57kts Flaps Down Power Off 49 kts EMPTY WEIGHT Approximate 1630 lbs USEFULLOAD 1170lbs BAGGAGE 120lbs WING LOADING Pounds Sq Foot 16 1 POWER LOADING Pounds HP 14 0 FUEL CAPACITY 51 0 gal OIL CAPACITY 8 qts PROPELLER Constant Speed Diameter 78 inche...

Page 3: ...na Service Department stands ready to serve you The following services are offered by most Cessna Dealers FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL to provide you with courteous expert service FACTORY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT to provide you with the most efficient and accurate workmanship possible A STOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS on hand when you need them THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERVICI...

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Page 5: ... DESCRIPTION AND OPERATING DETAILS 2 1 SECTION III EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3 1 SECTION IV OPERATING IMITATIONS 4 1 SECTION V CARE OF THE AIRPLANE 5 1 OWNER FOLLOW UP SYSTEM 5 11 SECTION VI OPERATIONAL DATA 6 1 SECTION VII OPTIONAL SYSTEMS 7 1 ALPHABETICAL INDEX Index 1 iii ...

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Page 7: ...y and safely It is not a check list in its true form as it is considerably longer but it does cover briefly all of the points that you should know for a typical flight The flight and operational characteristics of your airplane are normal in all respects There are no unconventional characteristics or operations that need to be mastered All controls respond in the normal way within the entire range...

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Page 10: ...release to BOTH when engine starts 9 Mixture Advance smoothly to full rich when engine fires 10 Throttle Reset to desired idle speed 11 Oil Pressure Check 12 Auxiliary Fuel Pump OFF BEFORE TAKE OFF 1 Parking Brake Set 2 Flight Controls Check for free and correct movement 3 Stabilator and Rudder Trim Take off setting 4 Fuel Shutoff Valve Handle ON forward 5 Throttle Setting 1800 RPM 6 Engine Instru...

Page 11: ... Release 6 Aircraft Attitude Lift nose wheel at 52 kts 7 Climb Speed 62 kts until all obstacles are cleared then set up climb speed as shown in MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE CLIMB check list 8 Brakes Apply momentarily when airborne 9 Landing Gear Retract after obstacles are cleared 10 Wing Flaps Retract after accelerating to at least 69 kts NOTE Do not reduce power until landing gear and wing flaps have bee...

Page 12: ...l Flaps CLOSED BEFORE LANDING 1 Seats Seat Belts and Shoulder Harnesses Adjust and lock 2 Landing Gear Extend below 122 kts 3 Mixture Rich 4 Propeller High RPM full in 5 Airspeed 69 to 78 kts flaps up 6 Wing Flaps As desired 0 to 10 below 130 kts 10 to 30 below 96 kts 7 Airspeed 61 to 69 kts flaps down 8 Stabilator and Rudder Trim Adjust BALKED LANDING GO AROUND 1 Power Full throttle and 2700 RPM ...

Page 13: ...SECURING AIRCRAFT 1 Parking Brake Set 2 Radios and Electrical Equipment OFF 3 Mixture Idle cut off pulled full out 4 Ignition and Master Switch OFF 5 Control Lock Installed 1 7 ...

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Page 15: ...ts Refer to Section IV for weight and balance control procedures Fuel from each wing fuel bay flows through a reservoir tank auxiliary fuel pump with by pass and fuel shutoff valve to the fuel strainer From there it is routed to an engine driven fuel pump which delivers the fuel under pressure to the fuel injection unit The continuous flow type fuel injector meters the fuel in proportion to consum...

Page 16: ...pump with a normally operating engine pump will result in only a very minor enrichment of the mixture It is not necessary to have the auxiliary fuel pump operating during normal take off and landing since gravity and the engine driven pump will supply adequate fuel flow to the fuel injector unit 2 2 ...

Page 17: ...general electrical system circuits Both sides of the bus are on at all times except when either an external power source is connected or the starter switch is turned on then a power contactor is automatically activated to open the circuit to the electronic bus Isolating the electronic circuits in this manner prevents harmful transient voltages from damaging the transistors in the electronic equipm...

Page 18: ...o the aircraft electrical system When the engine is operating and the master switch is ON the ammeter indicates the charging rate applied to the battery In the event the alternator is not functioning or the electrical load exceeds the output of the alternator the ammeter indicates the discharge rate of the battery 2 4 ...

Page 19: ...urn the switch on again until the malfunction is corrected LIGHTING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR LIGHTING Conventional navigation lights are located on the wing tips and top of the rudder A dual beam landing taxi light is installed in the left wing and a flashing beacon is mounted on top of the vertical fin Optional lighting includes a strobe light on each wing tip and two courtesy lights one under each win...

Page 20: ...ional map light may be mounted on the bottom of the pilot s control wheel The light illuminates the lower portion of the cabin just forward of the pilot and is helpful when checking maps and other flight data during night operations To operate the light first turn on the NAV LIGHTS switch then adjust the map light s intensity with the knurled disk type rheostat control located at the bottom of the...

Page 21: ...r handle will remain in whichever position has been selected During a normal cycle the gear locks up or down and the position indicator light comes on indicating completion of the cycle Landing gear extension can be detected by illumination of the gear DWN indicator light green absence of a gear warning horn with the throttle retarded below approximately 12 inches manifold pressure and visual insp...

Page 22: ...lt in improved ventilation and heat distribution throughout the cabin Front cabin heat and ventilating air from the main heat and ventilating system is supplied by two manifolds located above and forward of the pilot s and copilot s feet Rear cabin heat and air is supplied by ducts from both heat manifolds one extending down each side of the cabin to a floor level outlet at the front door post Win...

Page 23: ...ckle Then adjust to length by pulling down on the free end of the harness A properly adjusted harness will permit the occupant to lean forward enough to sit completely erect but is tight enough to prevent excessive forward movement and contact with objects during sudden deceleration Also the pilot will want the freedom to reach all controls easily Releasing and removing the shoulder harness is acc...

Page 24: ...full open and continue cranking with the mixture full lean When the engine fires smoothly advance the mixture control to full rich and retard the throttle to desired idle speed If the engine is underprimed most likely in cold weather with a cold engine it will not fire at all and additional priming will be necessary After starting if the oil pressure gage does not begin to show pressure within 30 ...

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Page 26: ...e an indication of faulty grounding of one side of the ignition system or should be cause for suspicion that the magneto timing is set in advance of the setting specified ALTERNATOR CHECK Prior to flights where verification of proper alternator and voltage regulator operation is essential such as night or instrument flights a positive verification can be made by loading the electrical system momen...

Page 27: ...ff and increased visibility over the nose in the initial climb out Flap settings of greater than 10 are not recommended at any time for take off LANDING GEAR RETRACTION Since the landing gear swings downward approximately one foot as it starts the retraction cycle retraction should be avoided until well clear of the runway and after a positive climb is established This is especially important when...

Page 28: ...xture placard Maximum rate of climb is achieved with full throttle and 2700 RPM at speeds ranging from 82 kts at sea level to 79 kts at 10 000 feet The mixture should be leaned for altitude in accordance with the maximum power fuel flow placard If an enroute obstacle dictates the use of a steep climb angle an obstacle clearance speed of 69 kts should be used with landing gear and flaps retracted a...

Page 29: ...ying unfiltered air from the lower engine compartment and resulting in approximately a 5 power loss at full throttle SPINS Intentional spins are prohibited in this airplane Should an inadvertent spin occur the following recovery technique may be used 1 Retard throttle to idle position 2 Apply full rudder opposite to the direction of rotation 3 After one fourth turn move the control wheel forward o...

Page 30: ...tting Actual touchdown should be made with power off and on the main wheels first The nose wheel should be lowered smoothly to the runway as speed is diminished Full down Stabilator control wheel positioned full forward should not be used during the ground roll This reduces the weight on the main wheels which causes poor braking and increases the possibility of sliding the tires SHORT FIELD LANDIN...

Page 31: ...n and the wing flaps should be left at 20 until obstacles are cleared At field elevations above 3000 feet the mixture should be leaned for maximum power COLD WEATHER OPERATION STARTING Prior to starting on a cold morning it is advisable to pull the propeller through several times by hand to break loose or limber the oil thus conserving battery energy NOTE When pulling the propeller through by hand...

Page 32: ...side the rear fuselage instead of the external static ports An external condensate drain located in the alternate source line under the pilot s floorboard is provided for periodic draining of any moisture accumulation If erroneous instrument readings are suspected due to water or ice in the pressure lines going to the standard external static pressure source the alternate static source valve shoul...

Page 33: ...ly the cause of alternator failures although other factors could cause the problem A damaged or improperly adjusted voltage regulator can also cause malfunctions All electrical problems of this nature constitute an electrical emergency and should be dealt with im mediately Electrical power malfunctions usually fall into two categories excessive rate of charge and insufficient rate of charge The pa...

Page 34: ...CIENT RATE OF CHARGE If the ammeter indicates a continuous discharge rate in flight the alternator is not supplying power to the system and should be shut down since the alternator field circuit may be placing an unnecessary load on the system All non essential equipment should be turned OFF and the flight terminated as soon as practical ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION OR LOSS OF POWER SPARK PLUG FOULING A...

Page 35: ...mediately and select a suitable forced landing field Leave the engine running at low power during the approach using only the minimum power required to reach the desired touchdown spot LANDING GEAR MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES In the event of possible landing gear retraction or extension malfunctions there are several general checks that should be made prior to initiating the steps outlined in the follo...

Page 36: ... of the ammeter needle EXTENSION MALFUNCTIONS Normal landing gear extension time is approximately 14 seconds If the landing gear will not extend normally perform the general checks of circuit breakers and master switch and repeat the normal extension procedures at a reduced air speed of 69 kts If efforts to extend and lock the gear through the normal landing gear system fail the gear can be manual...

Page 37: ... as possible and minimize braking in the landing roll 5 Taxi slowly to a maintenance area 6 Perform a normal engine shut down prior to inspection of the landing gear LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE NOSE GEAR If the nose gear does not extend or only partially extends and observers verify that it is not down prepare for a wheels down landing as follows 1 Transfer movable load to baggage area and passenger to...

Page 38: ...ce is smooth and hard plan a wheels down landing if surface is rough or soft plan a wheels up landing 4 On downwind leg turn off all switches except the ignition and master switches 5 Unlatch cabin doors prior to final approach 6 Approach with flaps 30 at 65 kts 7 Before touchdown turn ignition and master switches OFF 8 Land in a slightly tail low attitude EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER If...

Page 39: ...protection of occupant s face at touchdown Transmit Mayday message on 121 5 MHz giving location and intentions 1 Plan approach into wind if winds are high and seas are heavy With heavy swells and light wind land parallel to swells 2 Approach with the landing gear retracted and flaps 30 with sufficient power for a 300 ft min rate of descent at 61 kts 3 Unlatch the cabin doors 4 Maintain a continuou...

Page 40: ... the miniature airplane 3 Check accuracy of the turn by observing the compass heading which should be the reciprocal of the original heading 4 If necessary adjust heading primarily with skidding motions rather than rolling motions so that the compass will read more accurately 5 Maintain altitude and airspeed by cautious application of stabilator control Avoid overcontrolling by keeping the hands o...

Page 41: ...turn coordinator with the horizon reference line 3 Cautiously apply stabilator back pressure to slowly reduce the indicated airspeed to 78 kts 4 Adjust the stabilator trim control wheel to maintain a 78 kts glide 5 Keep hands off the control wheel using rudder control to hold a straight heading Use rudder trim to relieve unbalanced rudder force if present 6 Clear engine occasionally but avoid usin...

Page 42: ...condition of circuit breakers to identify faulty circuit if possible Leave faulty circuit deactivated 4 Master Switch ON 5 Select switches ON successively permitting a short time delay to elapse after each switch is turned on until the short circuit is localized 6 Make sure fire is completely extinguished before opening ventilators FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS Although flying in known icing conditio...

Page 43: ...roach with flaps retracted to ensure adequate stabilator effectiveness in the approach and landing 8 Perform a landing approach using a forward slip if necessary for improved visibility 9 Approach at 74 to 82 kts depending upon the amount of ice accumulation 10 Perform a landing in level attitude 3 11 ...

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Page 45: ...st suited to your needs MANEUVERS NORMAL CATEGORY This airplane is certificated in the normal category The normal category is applicable to airplanes intended for non aerobatic operations These include any maneuvers incidental to normal flying stalls except whip stalls and turns in which the angle of bank is not more than 60 In connection with the foregoing the following gross weight and flight lo...

Page 46: ...certificated calibrated airspeed markings CAS for the airplane Never Exceed glide or dive smooth air 169 kts redline CautionRange 139 169kts yellowarc Normal Operating Range 61 139 kts green arc Flap Operating Range 10 to 30 52 96 kts white arc ENGINE OPERATION LIMITATIONS Power and Speed 200 BHP at 2700 RPM ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS OIL TEMPERATURE GAGE Normal Operating Range Green Arc Maximum A...

Page 47: ...1400 1750 RPM yellow arc Maximum Allowable 2700 RPM red line MANIFOLD PRESSURE GAGE Normal Operating Range 15 to 25 in Hg green arc WEIGHT AND BALANCE The following information will enable you to operate your Cessna within the prescribed weight and center of gravity limitations To figure the weight and balance for your particular airplane use the Sample Problem Loading Graph and Center of Gravity ...

Page 48: ...information is based on seats positioned for average occupants and baggage loaded in the center of the baggage area For other than average loading situations the Sample Loading Problem lists fuselage stations for these items to indicate their forward and aft c g range limitation seat travel or baggage area limitation Additional moment calculations based on the actual weight and c g arm fuselage st...

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Page 53: ...airplane is most easily and safely maneuvered by hand with the tow bar attached to the nose wheel NOTE When using the tow bar never exceed the turning angle of 39 either side of center or damage to the gear will result MOORING YOUR AIRPLANE Proper tie down procedure is your best precaution against damage to your parked airplane by gusty or strong winds To tie down your airplane securely proceed as...

Page 54: ...e cleaning job A thin even coat of wax polished out by hand with clean soft flannel cloths will fill in minor scratches and help prevent further scratching Do not use a canvas cover on the windshield unless freezing rain or sleet is anticipated since the cover may scratch the plastic surface PAINTED SURFACES The painted exterior surfaces of your new Cessna have a durable long lasting finish and un...

Page 55: ... cloth to clean off grass and bug stains will assure long trouble free service Small nicks on the propeller particularly near the tips and on the leading edges should be dressed out as soon as possible since these nicks produce stress concentrations and if ignored may result in cracks Never use an alkaline cleaner on the blades remove grease and dirt with carbon tetrachloride or Stoddard solvent L...

Page 56: ...olvent Volatile solvents such as mentioned in paragraphs on care of the windshield must never be used since they soften and craze the plastic Radio and autopilot faceplates are finished with a suede coating which produces a soft rich appearance and warm feel comparable to suede Unlike suede leather dust and dirt marks can be removed easily with a damp sponge Remove non greasy stains with a liquid ...

Page 57: ... also is performed by your Dealer for you at no charge While these important inspections will be performed for you by any Cessna Dealer in most cases you will prefer to have the Dealer from whom you purchased the airplane accomplish this work Federal Aviation Regulations require that all airplanes have a periodic annual inspection as prescribed by the administrator and performed by a person design...

Page 58: ...ted are required by the United States Federal Aviation Regulations Since the regulations of other nations may require other documents and data owners of exported aircraft should check with their own aviation officials to determine their individual requirements MAA PLATE FINISH AND TRIM PLATE Information concerning the Type Certificate Number TC Production Certificate Number PC Model Number and Ser...

Page 59: ...ors should be removed to check for presence of water OIL DIPSTICK Check oil level before each flight Do not operate on less than 6 quarts To minimize loss of oil through breather fill to 7 quart level for normal flights of less than 3 hours For extended flight fill to 8 quarts If an optional oil filter is installed one additional quart is required when the filter element is changed OIL FILLER When...

Page 60: ...to 100 hour intervals providing the oil filter element is changed at 50 hour intervals Change engine oil at least every four months even though less than 50 hours have accumulated Reduce periods for prolonged operation in dusty areas cold climates or when short flights and long idle periods result in sludging conditions INDUCTION AIR FILTER Clean or replace Under extremely dusty conditions daily m...

Page 61: ...nflate with air to 38 psi FUEL SUMPS AND VENT LINE DRAIN PLUGS After prolonged outdoor storage remove fuel bay sump and vent line drain plugs to remove possible accumulations of moisture HYDRAULIC POWER PACK FLUID LEVEL Remove vent screw from power pack clean screen and check fluid level Service with MIL H 5606 hydraulic fluid in accordance with Service Manual instructions ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND T...

Page 62: ...h fast efficient low cost service PUBLICATIONS Various publications and flight operation aids are furnished in the aircraft when delivered from the factory These items are listed below OWNER S MANUALS FOR YOUR AIRCRAFT ELECTRONICS AND AUTOPILOT CESSNA FLIGHT GUIDE FLIGHT COMPUTER SALES AND SERVICE DEALER DIRECTORY The following additional publications plus many other supplies that are applicable t...

Page 63: ...opeller condition and air turbulence may account for variations of 10 or more in maximum range Speeds shown in the Cruise Performance charts reflect performance in the standard configuration Speeds may be 2 to 3 kts slower with optional radio antennas installed Remember that the charts contained herein are based on standard day conditions In the case of take off and climb performance correction fa...

Page 64: ...KTS 52 61 69 78 87 96 104 113 122 130 CAS KTS 54 63 72 81 89 96 104 112 120 128 Flaps 30 IAS KTS 43 52 61 69 78 87 96 CAS KTS 46 55 63 71 79 87 95 Figure 6 1 STALL SPEED POWER OFF ANGLE OF BANK Gross Weight 2800 Lbs Condition 0 20 40 60 Flaps UP 57 59 65 81 Flaps 10 53 55 61 75 Flaps 30 49 51 56 70 Speeds are Kts CAS Gear up or down Figure 6 2 6 2 ...

Page 65: ... for particular altitude 2 For operation on a dry grass runway increase distances both ground run and total to clear 50 obstacle by 8 of the total to clear 50 obstacle figure 3 Landing gear extended until take off obstacle cleared MAXIMUM RATE OF CLIMB DATA At Sea Level 59 F At 5000 Feet 41 F At 10 000 Feet 23 F At 15 000 Feet 5 F Gross Weight Pounds IAS KTS Rate of Climb FT Min Gal of Fuel Used I...

Page 66: ... 9 6 5 2 677 2400 25 75 137 10 8 4 6 634 24 71 134 10 2 4 9 656 23 67 131 9 7 5 2 677 22 63 127 9 1 5 5 695 2300 25 72 135 10 3 4 9 656 24 68 131 9 7 5 1 673 23 64 128 9 2 5 4 690 22 60 124 8 7 5 7 708 2200 25 67 131 9 7 5 2 677 24 64 128 9 2 5 4 695 23 60 124 8 7 5 7 708 22 57 121 8 3 6 0 725 2100 25 64 128 9 2 5 4 695 24 60 124 8 7 5 7 708 23 57 121 8 3 6 0 725 22 54 116 7 9 6 3 738 21 50 112 7 ...

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Page 71: ... Obstacle Ground Roll Total to Clear 50 Obstacle Ground Roll Total to Clear 50 Obstacle Ground Roll Total to Clear 50 Obstacle 2800 63 730 1350 775 1430 820 1515 865 1605 NOTES 1 Reduce Landing Distance 10 for each 4 knots of headwind 2 For operation on a dry grass runway increase distances both ground roll and total to clear 50 obstacle by 20 of the total to clear 50 obstacle figure Figure 6 5 BE...

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Page 73: ...inlets of the cowling nose cap and insulation for the crankcase breather line Once installed the crankcase breather insulation is approved for permanent use in both cold and hot weather GROUND SERVICE PLUG RECEPTACLE A ground service plug receptacle may be installed to permit the use of an external power source for cold weather starting and during lengthy maintenance work on the airplane electrica...

Page 74: ...ed to jumper across the battery contactor to close it for charging a completely dead battery A special fused circuit in the external power system supplies the needed jumper across the contacts so that with a dead battery and an external power source applied turning the master switch ON will close the battery contactor RADIOSELECTOR SWITCHES RADIO SELECTOR SWITCH OPERATION Operation of the radio eq...

Page 75: ...n the selected transceiver fails as evidenced by loss of speaker audio for all radios place the transmitter selector switch in the other transceiver position Since an audio amplifier is not utilized for headphones a malfunctioning amplifier will not affect headphone operation SPEAKER PHONE SWITCHES The speaker phone switches determine whether the output of the receiver in use is fed to the headpho...

Page 76: ...f frequent IFR flights are planned installation of optional wick type static dischargers is recommended to improve radio communications during flight through dust or various forms of precipitation rain freezing rain snow or ice crystals Under these conditions the build up and discharge of static electricity from the trailing edges of the wings rudder stabilator propeller tips and radio antennas ca...

Page 77: ...d WING LVLR is provided on the left side of the instrument panel to turn the system on and off A ROLL TRIM control knob on the Turn Coordinator is used for manual roll trim control to compensate for asymmetrical loading of fuel and passengers and to optimize system performance in climb cruise and let down OPERATING CHECK LIST TAKE OFF 1 WING LVLR Control Knob Check in off position full in CLIMB 1 ...

Page 78: ... may be desirable to turn the system off 2 It is recommended that the system not be engaged during take off and landing Although the system can be easily overpowered servo forces could significantly alter the manual feel of the aileron control especially should a malfunction occur CESSNA ECONOMY MIXTURE INDICATOR The Cessna Economy Mixture Indicator is an exhaust gas temperature EGT sensing device...

Page 79: ... the instrument For maximum performance take off mixture may be set during static full power runup if feasible or during the ground roll NOTE Enrichen mixture during climb if excessive cylinder head temperatures occur 7 7 FLIGHT CONDITION POWER SETTING EGT REMARKS TAKE OFF AND CLIMB Full throttle and 2700 RPM 150 F richer than REFERENCE EGT Use FULL RICH mixture below 3000 Use BEST POWER mixture a...

Page 80: ...smooth engine acceleration to maximum power TRUE AIRSPEED INDICATOR A true airspeed indicator is available to replace the standard airspeed indicator in your airplane The true airspeed indicator has a calibrated rotatable ring which works in conjunction with the airspeed indicator dial in a manner similar to the operation of a flight computer TO OBTAIN TRUE AIRSPEED rotate ring until pressure alti...

Page 81: ...n valve and pushed upward fuel flows into the cup to facilitate visual inspection of the fuel As the cup is removed the drain valve seats stopping the flow of fuel OIL QUICK DRAIN VALVE An oil quick drain valve is optionally offered to replace the drain plug in the oil sump drain port The valve provides a quicker and cleaner method of draining engine oil To drain the oil with this valve installed ...

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Page 83: ...inder of the applicable six 6 or twelve 12 months original warranty period The repair or replacement of defective parts under this warranty will be made by Cessna or the dealer without charge for parts or labor for removal installation and or actual repair of such defective parts except import duties sales or use taxes if any on replacements Locations of such dealers will be furnished by Cessna on...

Page 84: ...nt or dispersant oil conforming to current Lycoming Service Instruction No 1014 must be used CAPACITY OF ENGINE SUMP 8 Quarts Do not operate on less than 6 quarts To minimize loss of oil through breather fill to 7 quart level for normal flights of less than 3 hours For extended flight fill to 8 quarts If an optional oil filter is installed one additional quart is required when the filter element i...

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