Descriptive Data - Cessna 172S NAV III Pilot Operating Handbook

CESSNA
MODEL 172S NAV III
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
GENERAL
This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material
required to be furnished to the pilot by FAR Part 23. It also contains
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: Textron Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: IO-360-L2A.
Engine Type: Normally aspirated, direct drive, air-cooled,
horizontally opposed, fuel injected, four cylinder
engine with 360 cu. in. displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 180 rated BHP
at 2700 RPM.
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Propeller Systems.
Propeller Model Number: 1A170E/JHA7660.
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter: 76 inches.
Propeller Type: Fixed pitch.
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).
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