Target Audience:
Aircraft mechanics, restoration specialists, A&P technicians, and DIY owners maintaining or restoring early Cessna 172 and 175 aircraft
Purpose:
Factory parts catalog used to identify correct part numbers for the 1956-1962 Cessna 172 and 175 series
Key Advantage:
Illustrated breakdowns with factory part numbers make ordering and cross-referencing replacement parts accurate and fast
Key Features:
Part number listings, exploded illustration references, and serial number effectivity breakdowns by model year
Models and Serial Effectivity
Cessna 172 - 1956:
Serial Numbers 28000 thru 29174
Cessna 172 - 1957:
Serial Numbers 29175 thru 36215
Cessna 172 - 1958:
Serial Numbers 36216 thru 36965
Cessna 172 - 1959:
Serial Numbers 36966 thru 46754
Cessna 172 - 1960:
Serial Numbers 46755 thru 47746
Cessna 172 & Skyhawk - 1961:
Serial Numbers 17247747 thru 17248734
Cessna 172 & Skyhawk - 1962:
Serial Numbers 17248735 thru 17249544
Cessna 175:
Serial Numbers 55001 thru 55703 and 55704 thru 56238
Cessna 175 & Skylark:
Serial Numbers 56239 thru 56777, 17556778 thru 17557002, 17557003 thru 17557119
Systems and Parts Covered
Airframe Sections:
Fuselage, wing, and empennage group parts listings
Landing Gear:
Main gear, nose gear, wheels, brakes, and strut components
Flight Controls:
Aileron, elevator, rudder, and flap assemblies and linkage
Powerplant:
Engine mounts, cowling, exhaust, and propeller group parts
Fuel System:
Tanks, selectors, lines, and gauge components
Electrical System:
Wiring, battery, starter, generator, and lighting parts
Interior and Cabin:
Seats, upholstery, windows, doors, and hardware
Instruments:
Panel instruments and related fittings
Technical Depth:
Exploded illustrations with factory part numbers and effectivity by serial number
Parts Information:
Complete factory part number listings with interchange and usage notes
Procedures Included:
N/A - parts catalog, not a repair or overhaul manual
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Type:
Lycoming O-300 (Cessna 172) / Continental GO-300 (Cessna 175)
Displacement:
300 cu in (Lycoming O-300)
Power:
145 hp (Lycoming O-300)
Propeller:
Fixed-pitch or controllable (depending on configuration)
Engine Options Range:
Cessna 172 fitted with the Lycoming O-300; Cessna 175 fitted with the geared Continental GO-300
Length:
Approx. 26 ft 11 in (8.2 m)
Wingspan:
Approx. 36 ft 2 in (11.0 m)
Height:
Approx. 8 ft 7 in (2.6 m)
Empty Weight:
Approx. 1,315 lbs (596 kg) for 172
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - general aviation aircraft of this era were not crash tested like road vehicles
Passive Features:
Rigid steel tube fuselage frame structure with aluminum skin typical of early Cessna singles
Landing Gear Safety:
Spring steel main landing gear legs for shock absorption
Systems:
Conventional mechanical flight controls and braking; refer to the Aircraft Maintenance Manual for inspection requirements
Audio System:
N/A - factory options of the era were minimal basic radios; not detailed in this parts catalog
Driver Assistance:
None - conventional manually controlled flight controls only
Instrumentation:
Basic flight and engine instruments as fitted from the factory
Electrical System:
14-volt or earlier 6/12-volt systems depending on year; generator-equipped
Service Interval:
Refer to Aircraft Maintenance Manual for specific intervals
Oil Capacity:
Approx. 8 quarts (7.6 liters) for Lycoming O-300
Known Issues:
Continental GO-300 gearbox on the Cessna 175 is a known maintenance-sensitive item
Common Wear Items:
Brake linings, tires, shock strut discs, control cables, and propeller hardware
Parts Sourcing:
Use the factory part numbers in this catalog to order correct replacements
Manufacturer:
Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas
Production Location:
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Model Evolution:
The 172 debuted in 1956 as a tricycle-gear derivative of the Cessna 170; the Skyhawk name appeared in 1961 as a deluxe trim
Cessna 175:
Introduced 1958 as a higher-powered variant using the geared Continental GO-300, marketed as the Skylark
Production Run:
Early series production covered 1956 through 1962 as cataloged here
