Cessna Skyhawk 172N Pilot Operating Handbook page 117

CESSNA
SECTION 7
MODEL 172N AIRPLANE
&
SYSTEMS DESCRIPTIONS
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
The baggage compartment consists of two areas, one extending from
behind the rear passengers' seat to the aft cabin bulkhead, and an addi­
tional area aft of the bulkhead. Access to both baggage areas is gained
through a lockable baggage door on the left side of the airplane, or from
within the airplane cabin. A baggage net with eight tie-down straps is
provided for securing baggage and is attached by tying the straps to tie­
down rings provided in the airplane. When loading the airplane, children
should not be placed or permitted in the baggage compartment, unless a
child's seat is installed, and any material that might be hazardous to the
airplane or occupants should not be placed anywhere in the airplane. For
baggage area and door dimensions, refer to Section 6.
SEATS
The seating arrangement consists of two individually adjustable four­
way or six-way seats for the pilot and front seat passenger and a solid back
or a split-backed fixed seat is for rear seat passengers. A child's seat
(if
installed) is located at the aft cabin bulkhead behind the rear seat.
The four-way seats may be moved forward or aft, and the seat back
angle adjusted to three positions. To position either seat, lift the tubular
handle under the center of the seat, slide the seat into position. release the
handle, and check that the seat is locked in place. The seat back is spring­
loaded to the vertical position. To adjust its position, raise the lever under
the outboard side of either seat, position the back to the desired angle,
release the lever, and check that the back is locked in place. The seat backs
will also fold full forward.
The six-way seats may be moved forward or aft, and are infinitely
adjustable for height and seat back angle. To position the seat, lift the
tubular handle under the center of the seat bottom, slide the seat into
position, release the handle, and check that the seat is locked in place.
Raise or lower the seat by rotating the large crank under the inboard corner
of either seat. The seat back is adjusted by rotating the small crank under
the outboard corner of either seat. The seat bottom angle will change as the
seat back angle changes, providing proper support. The seat backs will
also fold full forward.
The rear passengers' seat consists of a fixed one-piece seat bottom with
either one-piece or two-piece (individually adjustable) seat backs. The
one-piece back is adjusted by raising a lever under the center of the seat
cushion; the two-piece backs are adjusted by raising levers below the seat
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