Landing Gear System; Baggage Compartment - Cessna SkyHawk SP 172S Operating Handbook

CESSNA
MODEL 172S NAV Ill
GFC 700 AFCS
SECTION 7
AIRPLANE AND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
LANDING GEAR SYSTEM
The landing gear is of the tricycle type, with a steerable nosewheel and
two main wheels. Wheel fairings are standard equipment for both the
main wheels and nosewheel. Shock absorption is provided by the
tubular spring steel main landing gear struts and the air/oil nose gear
shock strut. Each main gear wheel is equipped with a hydraulically-
actuated disc type brake on the inboard side of each wheel.
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
The baggage compartment consists of two areas, one extending from
behind the rear passengers seat to the aft cabin bulkhead, and an
additional 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 tiedown straps is
provided for securing baggage and is attached by tying the straps to
tiedown rings provided in the airplane. For baggage area and door
dimensions, refer to Section 6.
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