Model 172 (Series 1996 And On) Maintenance Manual (Rev 24)

7-00-00 (Rev 8)

LIFTING AND SHORING - GENERAL

1. Scope
A. This chapter describes both standard and emergency procedures used to lift the airplane off the ground.
2. Tools, Equipment and Material
NOTE: Equivalent substitutes may be used for the following listed items:
NAME NUMBER MANUFACTURER USE
Jack 2-170 Cessna Aircraft Company To jack wing.
Cessna Parts Department

P.O. Box 949

Wichita, KS 67201
Leg Extension 2-109 Cessna Aircraft Company To extend legs on jack.
Slide Tube Extension 2-70 Cessna Aircraft Company To extend jack height.
Universal Tail Stand 2-168 Cessna Aircraft Company To secure tail.
Padded Block Fabricate locally To provide cushion between wing
jack and wing spar.

3. Definition
A. This chapter is divided into sections to aid maintenance personnel in locating information. Consulting the Table of Contents will
further assist in locating a particular subject. A brief definition of the sections incorporated in this chapter is as follows:
(1) The section on jacking provides normal procedures and techniques used to jack the airplane off the ground.
(2) The section on emergency lifting provides procedures, techniques and fabrication information needed to lift the airplane by
overhead means.

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JACKING - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

1. General
CAUTION: JACKING BOTH WHEELS SIMULTANEOUSLY AT BUILT-IN JACK PADS IS NOT RECOMMENDED. WHEN
USING BUILT-IN JACK PAD, FLEXIBILITY OF THE MAIN GEAR STRUT WILL CAUSE THE MAIN WHEEL TO
SLIDE INBOARD AS THE WHEEL IS RAISED, TILTING THE JACK. IF THIS OCCURS, THE JACK MUST BE
LOWERED FOR A SECOND OPERATION.
A. Normal jacking procedures involve lifting one main wheel at a time. This procedure is best accomplished using a floor jack in
conjunction with the built-in jack pad (located directly below the step on each strut).
2. Tools, Equipment and Materials
A. For a list of required tools, equipment and materials, refer to Lifting and Shoring - General.
3. Jacking Procedure
NOTE: When the airplane needs to be raised off the ground at all points, the following procedure should be used.
A. Raise Airplane (Refer to Figure 201).
CAUTION: WHEN PLACED ON JACKS, THE AIRPLANE IS NOSE HEAVY. TAIL STANDS MUST WEIGH ENOUGH
TO KEEP THE TAIL DOWN UNDER ALL CONDITIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE TAIL STAND MUST BE
STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT ANY WEIGHT WHICH MIGHT BE TRANSFERRED TO THE TAILCONE
AREA DURING MAINTENANCE, CREATING A TAIL HEAVY CONDITION.
(1) Carefully attach tail stand to tail tie-down ring.
(2) Place wing jacks and padded blocks under front spar, just outboard of wing strut (Wing Station 118.00). Ensure that
padded block (1 inch X 4 inch X 4 inch with 0.25 inch rubber pad) is resting securely between spar and jack.
(3) Raise wing jacks evenly until desired height is reached.
B. Lower Airplane (Refer to Figure 201).
(1) Slowly lower wing jacks simultaneously until main tires are resting on ground.
(2) Remove wing jacks and pads from wing area.
(3) Detach tail stand from tie-down ring.

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Figure 201 : Sheet 1 : Airplane Jacking

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EMERGENCY LIFTING/HOISTING - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

1. Lifting Procedure
A. The airplane may be lifted with a hoist of two-ton capacity attached by rings, which are optional equipment installed by Service
Kit, or by means of suitable slings. The front sling should be hooked to each upper engine mount, and the aft sling should be
positioned around the fuselage at the first bulkhead forward of the leading edge of the stabilizer. If the optional hoisting rings are
used, a minimum cable length of 60 inches for each cable is required to prevent bending of the eyebolt-type hoisting rings. If
desired, a spreader jig may be fabricated to apply vertical force to the eyebolts.

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