Target Audience:
Cessna 172 owners, A&P mechanics, repair shops, and restorers needing accurate factory part numbers
Primary Use:
Parts identification, ordering, and aircraft maintenance reference
Content Advantage:
Factory-illustrated part breakdowns with complete Cessna part numbers
Format Advantage:
Searchable digital PDF with instant download delivery
Coverage Advantage:
Multi-year catalog covering the 1963-1974 production span in one document
Airframe Sections:
Fuselage, wings, empennage, and control surfaces with exploded diagrams
Landing Gear:
Retractable gear system components, actuators, and linkages
Powerplant:
Engine mount, cowling, propeller, and related hardware part numbers
Fuel System:
Tanks, lines, selectors, strainers, and fuel quantity indicators
Flight Controls:
Cables, pulleys, bellcranks, and control column assemblies
Hydraulic System:
Gear hydraulic pump, lines, and related components
Electrical System:
Wiring, switches, battery, alternator, and lighting part numbers
Cabin Interior:
Seats, upholstery, windows, doors, and trim hardware
Parts Identification:
Figure-numbered exploded views keyed to part number tables
Effectivity Breakdown:
Serial number effectivity for parts changes across model years
Superseded Parts:
Superseded and interchangeable part number references
Hardware Listings:
Bolts, nuts, rivets, and standard hardware with specifications
Depth Level:
Factory-level part numbering down to individual components
Indexing:
Alphabetical and numerical part number indexes for fast lookup
Part Numbers:
Complete Cessna factory part numbers for all cataloged assemblies
Units of Measure:
Quantities per assembly and units as specified by Cessna
Vendor Codes:
Vendor codes identifying approved component suppliers
Scope Note:
Parts catalog only; overhaul and repair procedures are covered in the service manual, sold separately
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
Recommended Oil Type:
Refer to aircraft maintenance manual
Oil Capacity:
N/A - not specified in this parts catalog
Service Intervals:
N/A - inspection intervals per FAA annual/100-hour requirements, detailed in the service manual
Parts Source:
Factory part numbers in this catalog support direct ordering from Cessna suppliers
Common Wear Items:
Consumables such as filters, seals, and brake components are cataloged with part numbers for routine replacement
Manufacturer:
Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas
Model Line:
Cessna 172, one of the most-produced aircraft in history
Variant:
172RG Cutlass with retractable gear and constant-speed propeller
Production Years Covered:
1963-1974
Production Location:
Wichita, Kansas, USA