1968–1975 Cessna 177 Cardinal & Cardinal II Aircraft Illustrated Parts Catalog (P/N P532-12-RAND-1500-7/75)

This illustrated parts catalog covers the 1968–1975 Cessna 177, Cardinal, and Cardinal II, including the 177, 177A, and 177B model designations. Dated June 15, 1975, it carries cover code P532-12-RAND-1500-7/75 and supersedes 177 parts catalogs dated July 15, 1967, through July 1, 1974.

• Airframe and controls: Exploded parts drawings for wing structure, flaps, stabilator, rudder, control column, and trim actuator assemblies.

• Landing gear and brakes: Standard and heavy-duty nose gear, shock strut and shimmy dampener breakdowns, main wheels, brake assemblies, and master cylinders.

• Engine and propeller installations: Mounts, cowlings, baffles, exhaust, oil filter, propeller and governor assemblies, with serial-specific engine accessory listings.

• Fuel and pneumatic systems: Fuel valves, strainers, auxiliary pumps, primer plumbing, vacuum system, pitot/static installations, and wing leveler components.

• Electrical equipment: Component installation drawings and parts lists for the battery, starter, alternator, regulator, instrument panel lights, beacon, and landing lights.

• Cabin and markings: Seat frames, auxiliary seats, headliners, moldings, door trim, paint code charts, and placard identification, with color and material ordering guidance.

Suited to aviation mechanics and owners identifying replacement parts, the catalog requires matching the aircraft’s serial number and finish codes to the applicable listings.

Serial Applicability and Parts Ordering

Each exploded-view item is keyed to its accompanying parts list. The alphabetical index locates assemblies by name; the numerical index traces a known part number to the figures in which it appears.

Usable-on letters apply only to the individual figure. Checking that figure’s serial legend helps distinguish non-interchangeable parts before ordering. Supersession notes marked WEU identify replacements to use when earlier parts are exhausted.

Airframe, Landing Gear, and Brake Assemblies

Drawings such as Wing Structure Assembly and Stabilator Installation show component relationships and attaching hardware, including wing leading-edge assemblies and empennage fittings. The wing leading-edge notes refer repair and sealing procedures to the separate service manual.

Nose Gear Shock Strut Assembly and Master Brake Cylinder Assembly provide internal parts identification. Standard and heavy-duty gear are listed separately, and the alternate McCauley wheel and brake listings include restrictions on matching those assemblies.

The reproduced shock-strut placard contains filling instructions. For hands-on landing gear or flight control work, qualified aviation technicians must use the applicable maintenance documentation.

Engine Accessories and Aircraft Systems

Engine coverage focuses on installation parts and commonly used accessories. Figure 52 lists magnetos, carburetors, starters, vacuum pumps, and related items; it is an unillustrated component listing rather than an internal engine overhaul procedure.

Fuel System Installation and Electrical Equipment Installation locate system components and associated hardware. Vacuum system and wing leveler listings identify gyros, turn coordinators, valves, and servos.

Detailed parts coverage for certain McCauley propellers and governors is referred to separate McCauley manuals. Radio installations are referred to the Cessna Electronics Manual. The electrical-system placard warns that reverse polarity can damage electrical components.

Interior Finish and Trim Identification

The finish-and-trim explanation decodes the model-year, interior-color, and exterior-paint combination codes. Upholstered parts and painted or plastic interior parts use different ordering methods, including additional suffixes for color and material.

These tables help match replacement trim assemblies, headliners, and moldings to the aircraft’s finish scheme, including items whose base part number alone does not specify the correct color.

A Sample of Bulk Hose Identification Data

The following hose entries are a small selection of the component dimensions in the catalog. S51-4 fuel-and-oil hose has a 1/4-inch inside diameter, while S51-6 has a 3/8-inch inside diameter. Both are listed by the foot; these are material-identification dimensions, not inspection limits.

Bookmarked PDF and Page Contents

Search, navigation, and small lettering: PDF text search is not available. Embedded bookmarks link to the introduction, trim sections, parts figures, and alphabetical and numerical indexes. Some fine lettering on dark placard illustrations remains partly unreadable even when enlarged.

Supplied as one printable English-language PDF with 498 pages. The total already includes the title page, effective-page list, indexes, and 26 intentionally blank pages.