Textron Aviation Cessna 172S NAV III Skyhawk SP, Information Manual

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SECTION 1 CESSNA
GENERAL MODEL 172S NAV III
KAP 140 AUTOPILOT
U.S.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
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FUEL
WARNING
USE OF UNAPPROVED FUELS MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM
COMPONENTS, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE ENGINE
FAILURE.
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue)
100 Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)
NOTE
Isopropyl alcohol or Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
(DiEGME) may be added to the fuel supply. Additive
concentrations shall not exceed 1% for isopropyl alcohol or
0.10% to 0.15% for DiEGME. Refer to Section 8 for
additional information.
FUEL CAPACITY
Total Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.0 U.S. GALLONS
Total Usable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53.0 U.S. GALLONS
Total Capacity Each Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.0 U.S. GALLONS
Total Usable Each Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.5 U.S. GALLONS
NOTE
To ensure maximum fuel capacity and minimize
crossfeeding when refueling, always park the airplane in a
wings level, normal ground attitude and place the fuel
selector in the LEFT or RIGHT position. Refer to Figure 1-1
for normal ground attitude dimensions.
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