Target Audience:
Certified aircraft maintenance technicians, avionics shops, and experienced DIY owners of Cessna 152 and 172 series aircraft
Purpose:
Factory reference for installing, wiring, and servicing avionics equipment on specified Cessna models
Advantage:
OEM-approved wiring diagrams, connector pinouts, and parts listings specific to 1983-1984 production aircraft
Scope:
Covers all four variants (152, A152, 172, 172RG) in a single 293-page reference
Avionics Installation Procedures:
Step-by-step installation instructions for factory-approved radio and navigation equipment
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete interconnect and harness diagrams for each model variant
Antenna Installations:
Antenna mounting locations and bonding requirements
Audio Panels:
Installation and wiring details for audio/intercom panels
COM Radios:
VHF communication transceiver installation data
NAV Receivers:
VOR/LOC navigation receiver installation data
Transponders:
ATC transponder installation and encoding altimeter hookup
Parts Catalog:
Complete parts breakdowns and part numbers for installation kits
Connectors and Pinouts:
Connector part numbers and pin termination listings
Grounding and Bonding:
Electrical bonding procedures and resistance limits
Lightning Protection:
Static discharge and protection provisions
Instrument Panel Cutouts:
Panel mounting dimensions and cutout requirements
Weight and Balance:
Equipment installation weight-and-balance considerations
Applicability:
152, A152, 172 and 172RG series, 1983-1984 model years
Technical Depth:
Technician-level detail: torque values, wire gauges, circuit protection sizing
Revision Level:
D4608-13, reprinted September 1985
Cross References:
Component location references to related Cessna service publications
Engines and Powerplant:
N/A - this manual covers avionics only, not powerplant systems
Airframe Repair:
N/A - see the corresponding Cessna service manual for structural repair
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
Applicability:
This manual covers avionic installations only; engine data is not included
Associated Engines:
Typical for the covered models: Lycoming O-320 series (152) and Lycoming O-320/O-360 series (172/172RG)
Precise Performance Figures:
N/A - not specified in this avionics manual
Bonding Requirements:
Specified bonding resistance limits for installed equipment
Circuit Protection:
Recommended breaker and fuse sizing for each installation
Static Discharge:
Static wick and discharge provision references
Crash Test Information:
N/A - not applicable to an avionics installation manual
Avionics Equipment Covered
COM/NAV Equipment:
1983-1984 era Cessna-factory VHF COM and VOR/NAV receivers
Audio/Intercom:
Audio selector panels and cabin speaker/intercom wiring
Transponder:
ATC transponder with encoding altimeter hookup
GPS:
N/A - GPS not fitted to these production years
Inspection Intervals:
Avionics checks referenced per annual/100-hour inspection practice
Connector Care:
Pin inspection, crimping, and seating procedures included
Antenna Checks:
Bonding and VSWR-type checks referenced for antenna installations
Common Wear Items:
Connectors, coax cable, antenna gaskets, and mounting hardware
Fluid Specifications:
N/A - no fluid specifications in an avionics manual
Manufacturer:
Cessna Aircraft Company, Wichita, Kansas
Model Line:
152/A152 two-seat trainers and 172/172RG four-seat singles
Production Era:
1983-1984 production years covered by this manual
Production Location:
Wichita, Kansas, USA
Document Lineage:
Document D4608-13, issued/reprinted 9/85
