Cessna 172 Parts Catalog Manual 1977-81 Cessna 172 Parts Book

This comprehensive parts catalog/manual for the Cessna 172 airplane covers the years 1977-81 and offers detailed illustrations along with complete part numbers. It contains all the necessary information to keep your Cessna 172 working correctly. Whether you are a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this manual is an indispensable source of detailed information, helping you better understand, care for, and service your Cessna airplane. It will also lower the repair and maintenance costs.

• Covers the following Cessna 172 Years & Models:
  • 1977 - 172 & 172 Skyhawk
  • 1978 - 172 & 172 Skyhawk
  • 1979 - 172 & 172 Skyhawk
  • 1980 - 172 & 172 Skyhawk
  • 1981 - 172 & 172 Skyhawk

File Format: .PDF

Language: English

The manual is fully printable, allowing you to print pages whenever needed. It offers easy navigation and is fully searchable, enabling you to identify the exact parts needed in the quickest time possible. Detailed illustrations, exploded diagrams, and drawings are included, providing comprehensive support for your maintenance and repair needs.

Cessna Model Information:

• 172: Equipped with a Continental O-300 145 hp (108 kW) six-cylinder, air-cooled engine and had a maximum gross weight of 2,200 lb (998 kg).
• 172A: Introduced a swept back tail and rudder, as well as float fittings.
• 172B: Introduced a shorter undercarriage, engine mounts lengthened three inches (76 mm), a reshaped cowling, and a pointed propeller spinner. "Skyhawk" name was applied to an available deluxe option package.
• 172C: Brought optional autopilot and a key starter to replace the previous pull-starter. Redesigned seats and optional child seat.
• 172D: Introduced the lower rear fuselage with wraparound Omni-Vision rear window and a one-piece windshield. New rudder and brake pedals were also added.
• 172E: Replaced electrical fuses with circuit breakers and featured a re-designed instrument panel.
• 172F: Introduced electrically-operated flaps and built in France by Reims Cessna as the F172 until 1971.
• 172G: Introduced a more pointed spinner and sold in basic and upgraded Skyhawk versions.
• 172H: Last Continental O-300 powered model with various improvements.
• 172I: Marked the beginning of the Lycoming powered 172s with increased production levels.
• 172J: Planned to replace the previous 172 configuration but continued in its original form due to dealer pressure.
• 172K: Redesigned vertical fin cap and reshaped rear windows with optional long-range wing fuel tanks.
• 172L: Replaced main landing gear and introduced a plastic fairing between the dorsal fin and vertical fin.
• 172M: Gained a drooped wing leading edge for improved low-speed handling and introduced the optional 'II' package.
• 172N: Introduced for the 1977 model year with various improvements and changes.
• 172P: Introduced in 1981 to solve the reliability problems of the "N" engine with several enhancements.
• 172Q Cutlass: Introduced in 1983 with a Lycoming O-360-A4N engine and other modifications.
• 172R: Introduced in 1996 with a derated Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine and many improvements.
• 172S: Introduced in 1998 with a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine and marketed under the name Skyhawk SP.
• 172RG: Retractable-gear version introduced in 1980 and named the Cutlass 172RG, primarily used as a complex aircraft trainer.