Cessna 177 Cardinal — Maintenance Manual
1 maintenance manual reference for the Cessna 177 Cardinal.
This document is a Product Maintenance Manual (PMM) for the Rosen Sunvisor System installed on the Cessna 177 Cardinal aircraft. It provides detailed maintenance instructions, an illustrated parts list, and guidelines for continued airworthiness of the sunvisor system. The manual is intended for aircraft maintenance personnel and includes installation instructions, fault isolation procedures, and repair guidelines. It emphasizes the importance of following the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) requirements for the installation and maintenance of the sunvisor system. The manual also outlines the necessary tools and parts required for installation, as well as safety precautions to ensure proper functioning and compliance with airworthiness standards.
- The sunvisor system adds 1.06 lbs to the aircraft's weight when installed.
- Installation requires approximately 4 to 6 hours and must be logged in the aircraft maintenance records.
- The manual includes detailed installation instructions for both handgrip and non-handgrip configurations.
- Periodic maintenance includes cleaning lenses and adjusting pivot tensions to ensure proper operation.
- All components that do not meet safety standards must be replaced to maintain airworthiness.


