Cessna 172/Skyhawk, P172, F172 & FP172 1963–1974 Parts Catalog (P/N P529-12)

This final-issue Cessna illustrated parts catalog (P/N P529-12, January 15, 1975) covers 1963–1974 172/Skyhawk aircraft, P172 Powermatic/Skyhawk Powermatic, and French-built F172/FP172 models. It includes later revision sheets through February 17, 1995.

PDF Search, Bookmarks, and Page Breakdown

Finding parts in the file: Text search works across much of the catalog, but some pages and table columns are not searchable. Embedded bookmarks cover the introduction, indexes, and most assembly figures; the Flap Installation bookmark has no valid destination. Small placard lettering is faint in places, even when enlarged.

One printable, English-language, 670-page PDF contains 660 catalog pages, eight revision pages, and two additional pages. The cover, front matter, and all additional pages are included in that total.

Airframe, Equipment, and Illustrated Parts Listings

These are selected catalog sections; other examples include cabin heating and defrosting equipment and portable-stretcher installation.

• Airframe and fuel: Wing Assembly Complete and standard/long-range wing breakdowns, fuel tanks, selector valves, strainers, and auxiliary-tank installation views.

• Landing gear and brakes: Standard and heavy-duty nose gears, shimmy dampeners, Goodyear/Cleveland wheels, main-gear brakes, and master-cylinder parts.

• Flight controls: Aileron, rudder, elevator, and trim assemblies, Flap System Installation—Electric, manual flap controls, and wing-leveler components.

• Engine and propeller equipment: Engine-mount and accessory listings, exhaust and baffle views, fixed-pitch and constant-speed propeller installations, and governor breakdowns.

• Instruments and electrical equipment: Venturi and Engine Driven Vacuum System Installation views, instrument panels, relays, alternator components, and lighting assemblies.

• Floatplane equipment: Floatplane Fittings Installation, rudder-aileron interconnect, fuselage structure details, and stainless-steel control-cable applicability notes.

• Finish and trim: Paint code charts, upholstery combinations, Finish and Trim plate diagrams, and ordering suffixes for color-matched interior parts.

This catalog suits aircraft owners, mechanics, and parts staff who can match illustrated assemblies to an aircraft's serial number.

Component and Hardware Identification

The alphabetical index takes you from a component name to its figure; the numerical index locates a known part number. Illustrated callouts identify items in the accompanying parts lists, while indentation shows assembly relationships and attaching hardware.

Usable-on codes apply only to the figure where they appear. Matching those codes to the US or French serial listings helps distinguish applicable bearings, relays, and hardware before ordering. AN/NAS fasteners and Tinnerman nuts are listed alongside airframe-specific parts.

Landing Gear Parts and Seal Changes

The Shimmy Dampener Assembly—Heavy Duty figure separates original-bearing O-rings from the packing and backup rings used with replacement head bearing 1442113-9. Its replacement note identifies the associated seals needed with that bearing, rather than treating every ring arrangement as interchangeable.

Electrical Parts and Catalog Limits

Electrical Equipment Installation views show component placement and attachment hardware, rather than circuit troubleshooting. The alternator-system polarity placard warns that reversed polarity can damage electrical components.

This is a component-identification reference, not a step-by-step repair manual. Installation and exploded views show part relationships; they do not establish a teardown or reassembly sequence. For the Powermatic constant-speed propeller's internal breakdown, the catalog refers to a separate McCauley manual.

Before ordering replacement parts or performing active service on certified aircraft, always consult a certified A&P mechanic and verify against current maintenance directives to ensure flight safety.

Paint, Trim, and Revision Cross-References

The Finish and Trim plate on the lower door jamb identifies exterior colors, upholstery, and interior trim. Charts include CES-1054-398 and CES-1054-156 paint references, with acrylic/lacquer distinctions and separate French-aircraft entries. Upholstery and interior-parts tables explain the additional color/material suffixes required for marked parts.

Temporary Revision 3 (P529TR3-12) supplies corrected part numbers, quantities, and serial usage codes to read alongside the original figure lists. The file also retains Temporary Revision 2 (P529TR2-12) and earlier change sheets.

Selected Alternate-Wheel Tire Sizes

In the alternate wheel listings for 172 serials 17260835–17263458 and F172 serials F17200901–F17201234, the nose tire is listed as 5.00 x 5, 4-ply rated, and the main tire as 6.00 x 6, 4-ply rated. These are identification sizes for the illustrated wheel assemblies, not service limits or universal tire specifications for every aircraft covered by the catalog.