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VACUUM SYSTEM

TTP B1-L3 ATA37 Cessna 172 B2-L2   V acuum system has a filter, vacuum gage, vacuum instruments, regulator valve, vacuum manifold,  low vacuum annunciator switches, engine-driven vacuum pumps and related plumbing.   With   Garmin G1000, the source of vacuum air is in the cabin and is pulled through the  system by the engine-driven vacuum pumps. This air goes through the gyro filter at the cabin inlet source  before it goes through the vacuum gage and gyro instruments. The vacuum is controlled by the regulator  valve. The regulator valve is on the aft side of the firewall. The vacuum air is then pulled through the  vacuum manifold and past the low vacuum annunciator switches and then into the vacuum pumps. Without Garmin G1000, vacuum pressure is measured by the low vacuum annunciator   switches in the engine compartment. The vacuum gage in the instrument panel shows the vacuum  pres...

Instrument System

TTP B1-L3 ATA31 Cessna 172 B2-L3 Instrument panel is divided into sections to facilitate easy removal and installation of particular  components without removing the entire panel. Pilot side of the instrument panel is broken up into three separate panels, with the flight  instruments grouped in a panel, the avionics dials and tachometer located in a panel, and the  indicating/recording instruments grouped in a third panel. Switch panel is located below the pilot side instrument panel and houses the majority of switches  and circuit breakers in a single location. Copilot side of the instrument panel houses the Hobbs meter and remote ELT activation switch,  and is designed to allow for panel expansion. Digital clock is located in upper left side of the instrument panel and incorporates clock, temperature  and voltage readings in a single unit. Hour (Hobbs) meter is located in the upper right corner of th...

PLACARDS AND MARKINGS

TTP B1-L1 ATA11 Cessna 172 B2-L1 Placards and markings on the exterior surfaces of the airplane are found in the Model 172 Illustrated  Parts Catalog, Chapter 11. Interior and Exterior Placard and Decal Inspection PTP Cessna 172 B1 LOC B2 LOC 110000 Interior Placards, Exterior Placards, Decals, Markings and Identification Plates - Examine for correct installation and legibility.   05-12-20 Zone All Inspection of the placards, decals, and markings. (1) Examine the interior of the airplane. Include the aft baggage areas for the installation of all required  placards, decals, and markings. (a) For required placards, decals, and markings, refer IPC (2) Examine the exterior of the airplane for the installation of all required placards, decals, and markings. . (3) Examine the airplane identification (ID) plate. (a) The ID plate is found on the left side of th...

STORAGE

TTP B1-L1 ATA10 Cessna 172 B2-L1 Flyable Storage    is a maximum of 30 days storage with no engine operation and/or the first 25 hours of  intermittent engine operation. Engine temperature and length of operation time are very important in the control of corrosion. The  desired flight time for air cooled engines is at least one continuous hour at oil temperatures of 165  degrees F (74 degrees C) to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) at intervals not to exceed 30 days. The one  hour does not include taxi, take-off and landing time. T emperature gages must operate correctly.  The cooling air baffles must be in good condition and fitted properly.  The oil cooler system must be of the proper size for the engine and airframe installation. Oil coolers that  are not the correct size can cause an engine overheat condition or below minimum temperatures. Low  temperatures are as dangerous as high temperatures because of build-up o...

LEVELING

TTP B1-L1 ATA08 Cessna 172 B2-L1             PTP Cessna 172 B1 LOC SGH B2 LOC SGH Required tools, equipment and materials-. Leveling Points Lateral Leveling. (1) Find two points that are the same on each upper door sill of the left and right cabin doors. (2) Put a level in position across these points. NOTE: Out-of-level tolerance for wing tips is three inches total. (3) Make a note of the airplane's lateral position. (4) If applicable, put jacks in position at the wings and tail jacking points. (a) Adjust the wing jacks as required to get the necessary lateral position. Longitudinal Leveling. (1) Find the two screws on the left side of the airplane tailcone that are in line with water line zero. (2) Remove the screws. (3) Install studs or long screws of applicable length (approximately two inches long). (4) Put the level...