CESSNA®
MODEL 172 SERIES (1977 - 1986)
SERVICE MANUAL
PROPELLER - GENERAL
WARNING: When performing any inspection or maintenance that requires turning on
the master switch, installing a battery, or pulling the propeller through by
hand, treat the propeller as if the ignition switch were ON. Do not stand,
nor allow anyone else to stand, within the arc of the propeller, since a loose
or broken wire, or a component malfunction, could cause the propeller to
rotate.
1. Description
A. An all-metal, fixed-pitch propeller, equipped with a spinner, is used on the aircraft.
2. Repair
A. Repair of a metal propeller first involves evaluating the damage and determining whether the repair
is to be a major or minor one. Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 43 (FAR 43), and Federal Aviation
Agency Advisory Circular No. 43.13 (FAA AC No. 43.13), define major and minor repairs, alterations
and who may accomplish them. When making alterations or repairs to a propeller, FAR 43, FAA
AC No. 43.13 and the propeller manufacturer's instructions must be observed. The propeller
manufacturer's Service Manual may be obtained from the Cessna Service Parts Center.
NOTE: For information not covered in this section, refer to the applicable McCauley Service Manual and
supplements thereto.
3. Removal/Installation PropellerSee Figure 13-1)
A. Remove Propeller.
(1) Remove the spinner (1).
(2) Remove safety wire from mounting bolts.
(3) Remove mounting bolts (2) and remove forward spinner bulkhead (3), propeller (4)), rear spinner
bulkhead (9) and spacer (8).
(4) If removal of the ring gear support (7) is necessary, loosen the alternator adjusting arm and
disengage the drive pulley belt from pulley on the aft face of the starter ring gear support
assembly.
NOTE: Propeller mounting bolts should be magnafluxed whenever propeller is removed from
the engine for reconditioning or repair.
B. Install Propeller
WARNING: Be sure the magneto switch is in OFF position before turning
propeller.
(1) If the starter ring gear support assembly (7) was removed, clean the mating surface of support
assembly and engine crankshaft.
(2) Place alternator drive belt in the pulley groove of the starter ring gear support. Fit support
assembly over propeller flange bushing of the crankshaft.
NOTE: Make sure the bushing hole in the ring gear support that bears the identification "O",
is assembled at the "O" identified crankshaft flange bushing. The bushing is marked
"O" by an etching on the crankshaft flange next to the bushing. The starter ring gear
must be located correctly to assure proper alignment of the timing marks on the ring
gear.
(3) Cleaning mating surfaces of the propeller, bulkheads and spacer and assemble as illustrated in
Figure 13-1.
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SERVICE MANUAL
(4) Find the top center (TC) mark on the aft face of the starter ring gear support. Locate on e of
the propeller blades over the TC mark, rotate the propeller clockwise (as viewed from front of
engine) to the first bushing and install propeller.
(5) Tighten propeller mounting bolts evenly, torque bolts per McCauley Service Manual and safety
wire.
NOTE: The propeller mounting bolt torque should be checked at least once per year.
(6) Install spinner.
(7) Adjust alternator drive belt tension as outlined in Section 16.
4. Time Between Overhaul (TBO)
A. There is no recommended overhaul period for fixed propellers. These shall be reconditioned or
repaired as required for blade surface conditions.
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SERVICE MANUAL
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