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Cessna Aircraft Company 172C Skyhawk
C172
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0
Owner
Cessna Aircraft Company
Last seen
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MTOW
1,100 kg
Range
580 nm
Seats
4
172C Skyhawkhover
Cessna Aircraft Company · 172C Skyhawk
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Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
21
Origin
US
Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
C172
C172
1,100 kg580 nm114 kt4
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Cessna Aircraft Company 172C Skyhawk manuals & documents

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Overview · Service Bulletin SB-12 · 2023

This Service Bulletin SB-12, issued by McFarlane Aviation on December 12, 2023, addresses a critical safety issue concerning the outlet fitting of the MC0513120 series Fuel Selector Valves used in various Cessna aircraft, including the Cessna 172C. The bulletin highlights a potential failure condition that can occur if these valves are overhauled or reassembled with excessive torque applied to the outlet fitting. The bulletin mandates compliance for all affected valves, particularly those released before November 1, 2023, and outlines specific procedures for inspection, replacement, and documentation. It is essential for operators and maintenance personnel to follow the instructions to ensure safety and compliance with aviation regulations.

  • Affected models include Cessna 170, 172, 175, and 177 series aircraft.
  • Mandatory compliance for all MC0513120 series valves released before November 1, 2023.
  • Torque specifications for the outlet fitting are 13-14 ft-lbs (156-168 in-lbs).
  • Replacement of the outlet fitting and O-ring is required within 10 hours of operation or 3 months for valves with outlet port removal history.
  • McFarlane will provide replacement parts free of charge to affected customers.

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