Capacity Of Engine Sump; Oil And Oil Filter Change - Cessna 172R Operating Handbook

CESSNA
MODEL 172R

CAPACITY OF ENGINE SUMP

The engine lubrication system has a total capacity of 9 quarts of
oil, with the oil filter accounting for 1 quart of
oil sump (crankcase) has a capacity of 8
be operated with less than 5
not
flights, the engine oil

OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE

After the first 25 hours of operation, drain
and replace the filter. Refill sump with straight mineral oil and use
until a total of 50 hours has accumulated or oil consumption has
stabilized; then change to
oil (and oil filter) should then be changed
by the engine manufacturer.
During the first 25 hour oil and filter change, a general
inspection of the overall engine compartment
Items which are
inspection should be given special attention. Hoses, metal
lines and fittings should be inspected for signs of oil and
fuel leaks, and checked for abrasions, chafing, security,
proper routing and support, and
Inspect the intake and exhaust
of leakage, and security of attachment. Engine controls and
linkages should be checked for freedom of movement
through their full range, security of attachment and evidence
of wear. Inspect wiring for security, chafing, burning,
defective insulation, loose or broken terminals, heat
deterioration,
belt in accordance with Maintenance Manual instructions,
and retighten if necessary. A periodic check of these items
during subsequent servicing operations is recommended.
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HANDLING,
level should be
ashless dispersant oil. Ashless dispersant
NOTE
not normally
and corroded terminals. Check the alternator
SERVICE
that total. The engine
quarts.
in the sump. For extended
quarts
at 8 quarts.
the
time intervals
at
checked during a preflight
evidence of deterioration.
for cracks, evidence
systems
SECTION
& MAINTENANCE
The engine
must
engine oil sump
forth
set
is required.
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