Cessna 172SPHUSR05 Pilot Operating Handbook page 237

C ESSNA
MODEL 1 72S
I NTRODUCTION
Th is section contains factory reco m mended procedu res for
proper gro u nd handling and routine care and servicing of you r
airplane. I t also identifies certain inspection and maintenanc
requ i rements which m ust be followed if you r airplane is to retai n that
new airplane performance and dependability. It is i mportant to follow
a plan ned schedule of l ubrication and preventive m ai ntenance
based on cli matic and flyi ng conditions encou ntered i n you r local
area.
Keep in touch with you r local Cessna Service Station and take
advantage of their knowledge and experience. You r Cessna Service
Station knows you r airplane and how to mai ntai n it, and wi ll rem ind
you when l ubrications and oil changes are necessary, as wel l as
other seasonal and periodic services.
The ai rplane should be regu larly i nspected and maintained i n
accordance with i nformation fou nd i n t h e airplane m ai ntenance
manual and i n company issued service bulletins and service
newsletters . All service bulletins pertai ning to the aircraft by serial
n u mber should be accompl ished and the airplane should receive
repetitive and req u ired inspections .
modifications, whether
otherwise, u nless these certificates are held and/or approved by
Cessna. Other modifications may void warranties on the ai rplane
since Cessna has no way of knowing the ful l effect on the overall
airplane. Operation of an airplane that has been modified may be a
risk to the occupants , and operating procedu res and performance
data set forth i n the operating h andbook may no longer be
considered accurate for the modified airplane.
May 30/00
HAN D L I NG , S E RVICE
Cessna does not condone
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