CESSNA 172M - MAINTENANCE TASK CARD

TITLE: Altimeter Troubleshooting

Reference: MTC NO: PAGE
Service Manual (CESSNA 172 & Skyhawk
Series 1969 thru 1976) 172MTC-34-003 R0 1 of 1
Section 15 (Page 15-8)
Signature:
1.TOOLS:
- Clamp
- Hose
- Known-good Altimeter
2.CONSUMABLES & EXPENDABLES:
- Clamp
3.PROCEDURE:
TROUBLE PROBABLE REMEDY
CAUSE
INSTRUMENT FAILS TO Static line Check line for obstructions. Blow out
OPERATE. plugged. lines. _________
Defective Substitute known-good altimeter and
mechanism. check reading. Replace instrument. _________
INCORRECT INDICATION. Hands not Reset hands with knob.
carefully set. _________
Leaking Substitute known- good altimeter and
diaphragm. check reading. Replace instrument. _________
Pointers out of Compare reading with known- good
calibration. altimeter. Replace instrument. _________
HAND OSCILLATES. Static pressure Check lines for obstruction or leaks.
irregular. Blow out lines, tighten connections. _________
Leak in airspeed Check other instruments and system
or vertical speed plumbing for leaks. Blow out lines,
indicator tighten connections. _________
installations.

MAINTENANCE RELEASE Aircraft Registry:

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