Cessna 172 / 175 Parts Catalog 1956–1962 OEM

• Covers 1956–1962 Cessna 172, 172 Skyhawk, 175, and 175 Skylark models with associated variant serial ranges.
• Originates from the February 15, 1963 master edition (P/N P257-12), fully updated with Temporary Revisions 1 and 2.
• Features 445 pages of exploded-view diagrams, detailed parts lists, and finish/trim combination charts.
• Outlines accessory installations including Tactair autopilots, floatplane fittings, winterization equipment, ski landing gear axles, oxygen systems, dual venturi setups, and speed fairings.
• Features component breakdowns for McCauley propellers, master brake cylinders, rotating beacons, stall warning indicators, engine baffles, fuel strainers, and exhaust stacks.
• Including fuselage, landing gear, engine systems, and all components. Essential reference guide for aircraft service and maintenance with detailed part numbers and assembly diagrams.
• Serves as the definitive parts reference for the complete 1956–1962 build cycle, capturing all late-production serial changes.

Component Documentation for the Workshop

Finding the exact hardware configuration for vintage airframes should not stall your workflow. This catalog documents the factory-specified part numbers and hardware layouts for the 1956–1962 Cessna 172 and 175 series. It delivers illustrated parts lists for the entire airframe, covering wing structures, fuselage sections, fin and dorsal assemblies, and stabilizer installations.

Each assembly features clearly indexed diagrams keyed directly to part-number listings, making it easy to distinguish standard Cessna system items from highly specific airframe components. Supplied as a high-resolution PDF, this reference allows you to quickly cross-check usable-on codes right at the workbench. While parts catalogs do not provide text-based maintenance procedures, the sequential exploded views act as highly accurate visual step-by-step reassembly guides. Seeing the exact stacking order of washers, bearings, and linkages helps you avoid expensive trips to an outside aviation facility just to figure out the correct hardware layout. Tracing faults also becomes much clearer when using the included electrical equipment installation drawings, flight control routing views, instrument panel layouts, engine baffle schematics, and fuel system diagrams, streamlining your entire troubleshooting process.

Specification and Usage Data

Beyond basic hardware, the catalog details essential finish and trim combinations, outlining specific paint codes and interior upholstery materials by model year. Technical data includes the Continental O-300 engine displacement of 2.7 liters and aircraft gross weight ratings of 2,200 pounds, alongside fuel tank capacities of 36 gallons and standard metal propeller assembly dimensions.

Crucially, the manual documents serial-range specific code changes. This allows aviation technicians to verify exact part compatibility for 1956–1962 production units, avoiding costly ordering mistakes during a repair. Remember that while this document provides comprehensive factory data, you must always consult a certified aviation technician or authorized A&P mechanic before performing active service or authorizing flight-critical hardware modifications. For further context on navigating these technical archives, see Understanding parts documentation for vintage aircraft.