CESSNA
SECTION 1
MODEL 172N
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
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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.
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DESCRIPTIVE DATA
ENGINE
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Number of Engines:
1.
Engine Manufacturer: A vco Lycoming.
Engine Model Number: 0-320-H2AD.
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, direct-drive, air-cooled,
hor~
opposed, carburetor equipped, four-cylinder engine with 320 cu. m.
displacement.
Horsepower Rating and Engine Speed: 160 rated BHP at 2700 RPM.
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PROPELLER
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.
FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades (and Colors):
100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue).
100 (Formerly 100/130) Grade Aviation Fuel (Green).
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July 1978
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