Systems C172

Question 1

ENGINE TYPE

Answer 1

Lycoming IO-360-L2A, 180 HP, fuel-injected, 4-cylinder, horizontally opposed, air-cooled

Question 2

ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM

Answer 2

Dual magnetos + 8 spark plugs (2 per cylinder), independent of electrical system

Question 3

FUEL TYPE

Answer 3

100LL (blue) or 100 (green)

Question 4

FUEL CAPACITY (TOTAL / USABLE)

Answer 4

56 gallons total / 53 usable

Question 5

FUEL SYSTEM TYPE

Answer 5

Engine-driven fuel pump + electric auxiliary pump; fuel-injected

Question 6

FUEL INDICATION SOURCE

Answer 6

Float-type sensors in each tank

Question 7

OIL CAPACITY

Answer 7

8 quarts (minimum 5; ATP uses 6+)

Question 8

COOLING SYSTEM

Answer 8

Air-cooled

Question 9

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Answer 9

28-volt DC system, 24-volt battery, 60-amp alternator

Question 10

ALTERNATOR RATING

Answer 10

60 amps

Question 11

BATTERY TYPE

Answer 11

24-volt lead-acid battery

Question 12

VACUUM SYSTEM

Answer 12

Engine-driven vacuum pump powers AI + HI (non-G1000)

Question 13

VACUUM NORMAL OPERATING RANGE

Answer 13

4.5–5.5 inHg

Question 14

PITOT-STATIC INSTRUMENTS

Answer 14

Airspeed indicator, altimeter, VSI

Question 15

GYRO INSTRUMENTS (VAC-DRIVEN)

Answer 15

Attitude indicator, heading indicator

Question 16

MIXTURE CONTROL FUNCTION

Answer 16

Adjusts fuel-air ratio by controlling fuel flow

Question 17

PROPELLER TYPE

Answer 17

Fixed-pitch, two-blade, metal

Question 18

PROPELLER MANUFACTURER

Answer 18

McCauley

Question 19

LANDING GEAR TYPE

Answer 19

Fixed tricycle with oleo-pneumatic nose strut

Question 20

NOSEWHEEL STEERING

Answer 20

Rudder pedals (≈10°) + differential braking

Question 21

BRAKE SYSTEM

Answer 21

Hydraulic disc brakes (toe brakes)

Question 22

FLAP TYPE

Answer 22

Single-slot, electrically actuated, 0°–30°

Question 23

FLAP ACTUATION

Answer 23

Electric motor controlled by switch

Question 24

PITCH TRIM TYPE

Answer 24

Manually actuated trim tab

Question 25

WING DESIGN

Answer 25

Semi-tapered, strut-braced

Question 26

FUEL VENTING

Answer 26

Left tank vented; right tank via crossover vent line

Question 27

HEATING SYSTEM

Answer 27

Exhaust muffler shroud provides cabin heat

Question 28

CARB HEAT?

Answer 28

No — fuel-injected IO-360

Question 29

ALTERNATOR FAILURE INDICATION

Answer 29

Low-voltage annunciator + negative amps

Question 30

ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD INDICATION

Answer 30

High amperage / alternator breaker trip

Question 31

STATIC SOURCE ALTERNATE (IF EQUIPPED)

Answer 31

Pull knob; slight ASI/ALT/VSI errors

Question 32

FUEL STRAINER LOCATION

Answer 32

Lower left firewall

Question 33

MAX RAMP WEIGHT

Answer 33

2,558 lbs

Question 34

MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT

Answer 34

2,550 lbs

Question 35

MAX LANDING WEIGHT

Answer 35

2,550 lbs