Cessna Skyhawk 172N 1980 Owner's manual

PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
and
FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
1980 MODEL 172N
THIS DOCUMENT ~UST BE c serial NO. 172 73f3/
CARRIED IN THE~~IRPLANE
AT ALL TIMES.
Registration NO. OY- OH /
THlS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE
FURNISHED TO THE PILOT BY CAR PART 3 AND CONSTITUTES
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1 AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL.HAFAA A
COPYRIGHT @ 1979
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
WICHITA, KANSAS, USA
r3 Member of GAMA
1 JULY 1979

THIS MANUALWASPROVIDEDFORTHE AIRPLANE
IDENTIFIED ON THE TITLE PAGE ON
SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS SUPPLIED BY CESSNA
AIRCRAFT COMPANY MUST BE PROPERLY IN-
SERTED.
CESSNAAIRCRAFTCOMPANY, PAWNEEDIVISION

CESSNA
MODEL
172N
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS . . ..
Welcome to the ranks of Cessna owners! Your Cessna has been designed and
constructed to giveyouthe most inperformance,economy, andcomfort. Itisourdesirethat
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you will find flying it, either for business or pleasure, apleasantand profitableexperience.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook has been prepared as a guide tohelpyou get the most
pleasure and utility from your airplane. It contains information about your Cessna's
equipment, operatingprocedures, and performance; and suggestionsfor its servicing and
care. We urge you to read it from cover to cover, and to refer to it frequently.
Our interest in your flying pleasure has not ceased with your purchase of a Cessna.
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World-wide, the Cessna Dealer Organization backed by the Cessna Customer Services
Department stands ready to serve you. The following servicesare offered by most Cessna
Dealers:
THE CESSNA WARRANTY, which providescoveragefor partsand labor, is availableat
Cessna Dealers worldwide. Specific benefits and provisions of warranty, plus other
important benefits for you, are contained in your Customer Care Program book,
supplied with your airplane. Warranty service
is available toyou at authori~edCessna
Dealers throughout theworld upon presentationof your Customer Care Cardwhich
establishes your eligibility under the warranty.
FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL to provide you with courteous expert service.
F.
FACTORY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT to provideyou efficient and accurate
workmanship.
A STOCK OF GENUINE CESSNA SERVICE PARTS on hand when you need them
THE LATEST AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FOR SERVICING CESSNA AIR-
PLANES, since Cessna Dealershaveallof theServiceManualsandPartsCatalogs, kept
current by Service Letters and Service News Letters, published by Cessna Aircraft
Company.
We urge all Cessna owners to use the Cessna Dealer Organization to the fullest.
A current Cessna Dealer Directory accompanies your new airplane. The Directory is
revised frequently, andacurrent copycan beobtained fromyour Cessna Dealer. Makeyour
Directory one of your cross-country flight planning aids; a warm welcome awaits you at
every Cessna Dealer.
1 July 1979

CESSNA
MODEL
172N
SECTION 1
GENERAL
SECTION I
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Three View .......................... 1-2
Introduction .......................... 1-3
Descriptive Data ........................ 1-3
Engine .......................... 1-3
Propeller ......................... 1-3
Fuel ............................ 1-3
Oil ............................ 1-4
C- Maximum Certificated Weights ............... 1-5
Standard Airplane Weights ................. 1-5
Cabin And Entry Dimensions ................ 1-5
Baggage Space And Entry Dimensions ........... 1-5
SpecificLoadings ..................... 1-5
Symbols. Abbreviations And Terminology ............ 1-6
General Airspeed Terminology And Symbols ........ 1-6
Meteorological Terminology ................ 1-6
Engine Power Terminology ................. 1-7
Airplane Performance And Flight Planning Terminology ... 1-7
Weight And Balance Terminology .............. 1-8
1 July 1979

CESSNA
MODEL 172N SECTION
1
GENERAL
. , INTRODUCTION
Thishandbook contains 9 sections,andincludesthematerial required
to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Part 3. It alsocontains supplemental
data supplied by Cessna Aircraft Company.
Section 1 provides basic data and information of general interest. It
also contains definitions or explanations of symbols, abbreviations, and
terminology commonly used.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
- ENGINE
Number of Engines: 1.
Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: 0-320-H2AD.
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled,horizontally-
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opposed, carburetor equipped, four-cylinder engine with 320 cu. in.
displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 160 rated BHP at 2700 RPM.
PROPELLER
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Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: lC160lDTM7557.
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 75 inches.
Minimum: 74 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed pitch.
- FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 1001130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
NOTE
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Isopropyl alcohol or ethylene glycol monomethyl ether
may be added to the fuel supply.Additive concentrations
shall not exceed 1% for isopropyl alcohol or .15% for
ethylene glycol monomethyl ether. Refer to Section
8 for
additional information.
1July 1979