Cessna 172 & 175 Parts Catalog 1956-1962 – Illustrated Parts Manual PDF

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Cessna 172 & 175 Parts Catalog 1956-1962 – Illustrated Parts Manual PDF

This illustrated parts catalog covers the Cessna 172, 172 Skyhawk, 175, and 175 Skylark across model years 1956 through 1962. Published by Cessna Aircraft Company and dated 15 February 1963, the document supersedes all previous Model 172 and 175 parts catalogs. It provides part numbers, exploded-view illustrations, index numbers, and serial-number applicability for the complete airframe, engine installation, systems, and accessories. A Temporary Revision dated 22 January 1995 is also included in the file.

File Details

• Manual Type: Illustrated Parts Catalog
• Brand: Cessna
• Models Covered: 172, 172 Skyhawk, 175, 175 Skylark
• Model Years: 1956-1962
• Language: English
• File Format: PDF
• Page Count: Approximately 440 pages
• Document Number: P257-12 (paper copy), P257-12AF (aerofiche)
• Manual Date: 15 February 1963
• Temporary Revision: Number 2, dated 22 January 1995

Chapters Covered

The catalog is organized into illustrated figure groups covering every major assembly and system. Each group pairs an exploded-view drawing with a parts list showing figure and index number, part number, description, units per assembly, and usable-on code.

• Wing Assembly Complete
• Wing Structure Assembly
• Wing Leading Edge Assembly
• Wing Spars Assemblies
• Skins and Stringers Installation
• Fuel Tank Installation
• Aileron Installation
• Flap Installation
• Wing Strut Assembly
• Fin and Dorsal Assembly
• Stabilizer Installation
• Rudder Assembly
• Elevator Installation
• Fuselage Assembly
• Fuselage Front and Center Section
• Fuselage Front Section Structure
• Front Doorpost Bulkhead Assembly
• Windshield Installation
• Fuselage Tunnel Assembly
• Battery Box Installation
• Firewall Assembly
• Firewall Grommets Installation
• Fuselage Aft Section Assembly
• Fuselage Bulkhead Assembly Sta. 65.33
• Landing Gear Bulkhead Assembly
• Fuselage Top Skin Assembly
• Fuselage Tailcone Assembly
• Nose Gear Installation
• Nose Gear Strut Assembly
• Main Landing Gear Installation
• Front Seat Installation
• Rear Seat Installation
• Upholstery Installation
• Floorboard and Baggage Compartment Upholstery
• Left Cabin Door Installation
• Right Cabin Door Installation
• Cabin Door Latch Assembly
• Cabin Door Thumb Latch Assembly
• Baggage Door Installation
• Stationary Instrument Panel Equipment
• Glove Box and Door Installation
• Shock Mounted Instrument Panel Assembly
• Fuselage Equipment Installation
• Portable Stretcher Installation
• Propeller Installation
• Engine Cowl Assembly
• Engine Installation
• Engine Assembly
• Engine Exhaust Stack Assembly
• Engine Baffles Installation
• Winterization Equipment Installation
• Cabin Ventilating System
• Cabin Heating and Defrosting System
• Brake and Rudder Pedal Installation
• Control Tee Installation
• Rudder Control System Installation
• Aileron Control System Installation
• Flap Control System Installation
• Elevator Control System Installation
• Elevator Trim Control System Installation
• Pitot System Installation
• Brake System Installation
• Fuel System Installation
• Strainer and Drain Control Installation
• Six Cylinder Priming System
• Oil System Installation
• Vacuum System (Dual Venturi and Engine Driven)
• Tactair Autopilot Installations (T-1, T-2, T-3)
• Oxygen System Installation
• Manifold Pressure Gage and Carb Air Temp System
• Floatplane Fittings Installation
• Fuselage Electrical Equipment Installation
• Landing Light Installation
• Cabin Lights and Speaker Installation
• Rotating Beacon Installation
• Placards and Name Plates Installation
• Main Wheel and Brake Assembly
• Nose Wheel Assembly
• Shimmy Dampener Assembly
• Master Brake Cylinder
• Fuel Selector Valve Assembly
• Rudder Centralizer Assembly

Beyond the figure listings, the catalog includes an alphabetical index at the front and a numerical index at the back. The alphabetical index lists part names with their figure references; the numerical index lists every part number and the figure where it appears. Together they make it possible to move from a part name or part number to the exact illustration and listing without guesswork.

Serial Number Applicability

Usable-on codes let you confirm the correct part for a specific aircraft serial number before ordering. The catalog covers the following serial ranges:

• Model 172: 1956 – 28000 thru 29174; 1957 – 29175 thru 36215; 1958 – 36216 thru 36965; 1959 – 36966 thru 46754; 1960 – 46755 thru 47746
• Model 172 & Skyhawk: 1961 – 17247747 thru 17248734; 1962 – 17248735 thru 17249544
• Model 175: 1958 – 55001 thru 55703; 1959 – 55704 thru 56238
• Model 175 & Skylark: 1960 – 56239 thru 56777; 1961 – 17556778 thru 17557002; 1962 – Skylark 17557003 thru 17557119

Why This Cessna Parts Catalog Matters

For anyone maintaining, restoring, or sourcing parts for a 1956-1962 Cessna 172 or 175, having the correct part numbers is the difference between a straightforward order and a costly mistake. This catalog gives you the factory assembly breakdown – every bracket, bushing, fairing, cable, hinge, and fitting – organized by the exact figure where it appears on the aircraft. The exploded-view illustrations show how components go together, what fasteners are used, and which parts are left-hand or right-hand specific.

The catalog also uses a serial-number coding system. If no usable-on code appears opposite a part, it applies to all models and serials covered by that figure. When a later design part is completely interchangeable with the part it replaces, both are serialized with a “when exhausted use” notation. This lets you order with confidence, knowing whether a part fits your specific aircraft or whether a later replacement is acceptable.

Standard hardware items such as Tinerman nuts and clamps are listed under their AN and NAS numbers, with vendor numbers in the description column to aid identification. Cessna Standard parts carry the “S-” prefix. Accessory kits (AK Kits) available for field installation are listed on pages 364 and 365.

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