Introduction; Identification Plate; Cessna Owner Advisories - Cessna 172R Pilot Operating Handbook

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INTRODUCTION
This section
contains factory recommended procedures for
proper ground handling and routine care and servicing of your
Cessna.
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also identifies certain
inspection and maintenance
requirements which must be followed if your airplane is to retain that
new plane performance and dependability.
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is wise to follow a
planned schedule of lubrication and preventive maintenance based
on climatic and flying conditions encountered in your locality.
Keep in touch with your Cessna Service Station and take
advantage of their knowledge and experience. Your dealer knows
your airplane and how to maintain it, and will remind you when
lubrications and oil changes are necessary, as well as other
seasonal and periodic services.
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
All correspondence regarding your airplane should include the
serial number. The Serial Number, Model Number, Production
Certificate Number (PC) and Type Certificate Number (TC) can be
found on the Identification Plate, located on the aft left tailcone. A
secondary identification plate is also installed on the lower part of
the
left forward doorpost. Located adjacent to the secondary
Identification Plate is the Finish and Trim Plate which contains
a
code describing the exterior paint combination of the airplane. The
code may be used in conjunction with an applicable Illustrated Parts
Catalog if finish and trinn information is needed.
CESSNA OWNER ADVISORIES
Cessna Owner Advisories are sent to Cessna Aircraft owners of
record at no charge to
inform them about mandatory and/or
beneficial aircraft service
requirements and product changes.
Copies of the actual bulletins are available from Cessna Service
Stations and Cessna Customer Service.
Dec 2/96
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CESSNA
SECTION 8
MODEL 172R
HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE