Cessna 172N Operating Handbook page 8

CESSNA
MODEL 172N
SEC TIO N 1
GENERAL
I NTR ODU CTI ON
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.
DES CRI PTI VE D AT A
EN GINE
Number of Engines: 1.
Engine Manufacturer: Avco Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: O-320-HZAD.
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled,
horizontally- opposed, carburetor equipped, four-cylinder engine
with 320 cu. in. displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 160 rated BHP at 27O0 RPM.
PR OPETLER
Propeller Manufacturer: McCauley Accessory Division.
Propeller Model Number:
1C160/DTM7557.
Number of Blades: 2.
Propeller Diameter, Maximum: 75 inches.
Minimum: 74 inches.
Propeller Type:
Fixed pitch.
FU EL
Approved
FueI Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation
Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly
100/ 130) Grade Aviation
Fuel (Green).
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