General - Cessna 1980 172RG Cutlass Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 1

GENERAL

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CESSNA
CESSNA
MODEL 172RG
MODEL 172RG
INTRODUCTION
This handbook contains 9 sections, and includes the material required
to be furnished to the pilot by CAR Part 3. 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: Avco Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: O-360-F1A6 .
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled, horizontally-
opposed, carburetor equipped, four-cylinder engine with 361 cu. in.
displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 180 rated BHP at 2700 RPM.
PROPELLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number: B2D34C220/80VHA-3.5
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 76.5 inches.
Propeller Type: Constant speed and hydraulically actuated, with a low
pitch setting of 12.0° and a high pitch setting of 26.5° (30 inch station).
FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
1 July 1979
1 July 1979
Minimum: 75.5 inches.
NOTE
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.
SECTION 1
GENERAL
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