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LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH RELOCATION

ICA Supplement

MODEL NO: 172

SUPPLEMENT NO: ICA-172-79-00001A

SUPPLEMENT DATE: FEB/18/2021

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REVISIONS

ICA-172-79-00001A Rev: A Date: Feb/18//2021

ICA Summary Pages 1-6
Manuals Affected Description Title
Maintenance Manual 5-11-00 pages Component Time Limits
1-3
• Updated airplane effectivity verbiage and elbow torque procedure.
• Airplanes with Oil Pressure Switch installed on the Top RH Crank Case Aft End (Old Location) have a
replacement interval of 1,000 hours.
• Airplanes with Oil Pressure Switch installed on Left Side of the Accessory Housing (New Location) have
a replacement interval of 3,000 hours.
Maintenance Manual 79-30-00 pages Oil Pressure Indicator - Maintenance Practices
201-205
• Revised Low Oil Pressure Switch Removal/Installation procedures to add the new switch installation
location. Added removal/installation procedures for the new elbow and Figure 202.
Appendix A: Illustrated Parts See Appendix A See attached parts table.
Catalog
Appendix B: Wiring Diagram Not Used
Manual

ICA-172-79-00001 Rev: - Date: 11/18/2020

ICA Summary Pages 1-6
Manuals Affected Description Title
Maintenance Manual 5-11-00 pages Component Time Limits
1-3
• Added new 1000 hour component time limit for the Oil Pressure Switch installed on top of the RH
Crankcase on the aft end. Updated the 3000 hour component time limit for Oil Pressure Switches
installed on the LH accessory housing.
Maintenance Manual 79-30-00 pages Oil Pressure Indicator - Maintenance Practices
201-205
• Revised Low Oil Pressure Switch Removal/Installation procedures to add the new switch installation
location. Added removal/installation procedures for the new elbow and Figure 202.
Appendix A: Illustrated Parts See Appendix A See attached parts table.
Catalog
Appendix B: Wiring Diagram Not Used
Manual

1. Export Compliance
A. This publication contains technical data and is subject to U.S. export regulations. This information has
been exported from the United States in accordance with export administration regulations. Diversion
contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.

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2. Revision Bars
A. Revision bars in this ICA supplement identify new ICAs and/or changes to the current ICAs in the
released maintenance manual.
• New ICAs that are not in the current maintenance manual will have a revision bar from top to
bottom along the left margin.
• ICAs that are in the current maintenance manual and have information added, deleted or revised
will have a revision bar(s) in the left margin adjacent to the added, deleted or revised information.
• New or changed illustrations will have a change bar for the entire length of the page.

3. Page Numbering
A. The page number system for ICA included in this supplement have three-element numbers that are
separated by dashes. The three-element number is found at the bottom right corner of the page, left
of the page number. The date is found below the page number.

B. When the chapter/system element number is followed with zeros in the section/subsystem and
subject/unit element number (28-00-00), the information is applicable to the entire system.
C. When the section/subsystem element number is followed with zeros in the subject/unit element
number (28-21-00), the information is applicable to the subsystems in the system.
D. The subject/unit element number is used to identify information applicable to units in the subsystems.
The subject/unit element number continues in sequence from the number -01- with the number of
subsystem units in which maintenance information is necessary.
E. All system/subsystem/unit (chapter/section/subject) maintenance data is separated into specified
types of information: Description and Operation, Troubleshooting, Maintenance Practices, etc.
Blocks of page numbers that are in sequence are used to identify the type of information:
(1) Description and Operation or Troubleshooting information may not be included if the procedure
is easy. When subtopics are short, they may be put together into the Maintenance Practices
section. Maintenance Practices can have a mix of subtopics that includes information to service,
remove, install, adjust, test, clean, paint or do approved repairs.
(2) Longer procedures that are not as easy to do may be included in a specified section.
Page 1 through 99 - Description and Operation
Page 101 through 199 - Troubleshooting
Page 201 through 299 - Maintenance Practices
Page 301 through 399 - Servicing
Page 401 through 499 - Removal/Installation
Page 501 through 599 - Adjustment/Test
Page 601 through 699 - Inspection/Check
Page 701 through 799 - Cleaning/Painting
Page 801 through 899 - Approved Repairs
F. A typical page number:

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G. Illustrations use the same figure numbers as the page block in which they appear. For example, Figure
202 would be the second figure in a Maintenance Practices section.

4. Supplement Revisions
A. Revisions to this supplement may be accomplished if changes to this supplement are required after
release of the original issue and prior to incorporation into the manuals listed in the REVISIONS table.
B. All revisions to this supplement will have changes identified in detail in the revision block(s) above.
C. All pages in this ICA supplement will have the same date and are valid as of the date shown.

5. ICA Incorporation into Applicable Manuals

NOTE: Most ICA supplements will be incorporated in the next available revision to the manuals
listed above and should be used in conjunction with those manuals until the next available
revision is released.
A. The ICA Supplement List located in the Introduction section of each manual listed in the REVISIONS
table will indicate the incorporation status as of the release date of the published revision.
B. The manual revision level of the supplement incorporation will be listed in the "Manual Incorporation
Status" column in the ICA Supplement List, when those ICAs associated with that manual have been
incorporated. After ICAs are incorporated, the manual that they are incorporated in must now be used
for those ICAs instead of the supplement.
• Based on revision cycle times for the affected manuals, MM ICAs, WDM ICAs, etc. in this
supplement may be incorporated in the manuals at different times.
• There will not be a revision to this supplement to indicate incorporation in the manuals. Users are
required to check the ICA Supplement List for each manual affected to determine incorporation
status.
C. This supplement will be completely superseded by the manuals listed in the REVISIONS table when
it has been incorporated in all of the manuals.

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INTRODUCTION

1. Purpose
A. The purpose of this Supplement is to establish new replacement interval times for the oil pressure
switch base on installation location; as well as, provide the maintenance technician with the
information necessary to ensure the correct functionality and performance of the Oil Pressure Switch
Relocation on the Cessna Model 172 until this information gets incorporated into the next revision to
the manuals listed in the "REVISIONS" section of this supplement.
B. This ICA supplement is designed to satisfy the requirements of 14 CFR 23.1529 "Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness" associated with this installation. This document is a supplement to the
Model 172 (1996 Series and On) Maintenance Manual and will be incorporated in the next revision to
the manual.
C. When this information is incorporated in the next revision to the manuals listed in the "REVISIONS"
section, those manuals shall take precedence over this supplemental document. Refer to the "ICA
Supplement List" in the "Introduction" section of the respective manual for the status of all applicable
ICA Supplements.
D. Revisions to this supplement may occur if there is a change to any of the ICAs in this supplement
prior to incorporation into all of the affected manuals.

NOTE: This document must be placed with the aircraft operator's Technical Library CD-ROM
or Model 172 (1996 Series and On) Maintenance Manual and incorporated into the
operator's scheduled maintenance program.

2. Effectivity
A. These Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) are effective for the following aircraft model and
serialization.

Airplanes with Oil Pressure Switch Installed on Top of the RH Crankcase on the Aft
End Replacement Interval of 1,000 Hours (See NOTE)
Model Beginning Effectivity Ending Effectivity
172R 17280001 thru 17281622
172S 172S08001 thru 172S12620

NOTE: Airplanes may incorporate SEB-79-10 to update oil pressure switch location with a NEW oil pressure
switch, in the new location. Once accomplished, the replacement interval of the oil pressure switch
will be 3,000 hours.

Airplanes with Oil Pressure Switch installed on Left Side of the Accessory Housing Replacement
Interval of 3,000 Hours
Model Beginning Effectivity Ending Effectivity
172S 172S12621 and On

3. Complete ICA Documents

A. The following document(s), in conjunction with this supplement, constitute the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness for the Oil Pressure Switch Relocation on the Cessna Model 172. All items
must be available to the operator at initial delivery.
(1) Model 172 (1996 Series and On) Maintenance Manual

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LIST OF INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS

1. Model 172 (1996 Series and On) Maintenance Manual

A. Chapter 5 - Time Limits/Maintenance Checks
(1) ATA 5-11-00 - Component Time Limits
B. Chapter 79 - Oil
(1) ATA 79-30-00 - Oil Pressure Indicator - Maintenance Practices

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INSPECTION PROGRAM AND AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS

1. Continuous Inspection Program

A. This ICA Supplement decreases the replacement interval for the low oil pressure switch to 1000 hours
when the switch is installed on top of the RH Crankcase on the aft end location.

2. Airworthiness Limitations
A. Cessna Aircraft Company Model 172 Maintenance Manual, Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations,
contains the system and airframe limitations for the Model 172.

NOTE: The Airworthiness Limitations section is FAA-approved and specifies maintenance

required under Section 43.16 and 91.403 of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, unless
an alternative program has been FAA approved.

(1) There are no new (or additional) airworthiness limitations associated with this equipment and/or
installation.

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COMPONENT TIME LIMITS

1. General
A. Most components given in Chapter 5 are examined as shown elsewhere in this chapter and repaired,
overhauled, or replaced as necessary. Some components have a time or life limit and must be
overhauled or replaced on or before the specified limit. This is not applicable for Chapter 4 items.
B. Items that are underlined are Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations requirements. Refer to
Chapter 4, Airworthiness Limitations for additional information.
C. The terms overhaul and replacement as used in this section are defined as follows:
(1) Overhaul - Overhaul the item as given in 14 CFR 43.2 or replace it.
(2) Replacement - Replace the item with a new item or a serviceable item that is in its service life
and time limits or has been rebuilt as given in 14 CFR 43.2.
D. This section (5-11-00) gives a list of items which must be overhauled or replaced at specific time limits.
The Cessna-Supplied Replacement Time Limits section shows those items which Cessna has found
necessary to overhaul or replace at specific time limits. The Supplier-Supplied Replacement Time
Limits section shows component time limits which have been given by an outside supplier for their
products. In addition to these time limits, the components shown in this section are also examined at
regular time intervals given in the Inspection Time Intervals section. If necessary, based on service
use and inspection results, these components can be overhauled or replaced before their time limit is
reached.

2. Cessna-Supplied Replacement Time Limits

A. Electrical Power (Chapter 24)
(1) For airplanes equipped with the NAV III, Garmin G1000 Avionics System only:
(a) S3443-1-1 Avionics Switch - Replace every 500 hours of operation.
B. Equipment/Furnishings (Chapter 25).
(1) 504516-401-XXXX Restraint System, Pilot's Left Hand or Right Hand Auto Adjust - Replace
every 10 years.
(2) 504851-401-XXXX Restraint System, Pilot's Left Hand or Right Hand Manual Adjust - Replace
every 10 years.
(3) 504516-403-XXXX Restraint System, Aft Bench Left Hand or Right Hand Auto Adjust - Replace
every 10 years.
(4) 504851-403-XXXX Restraint System, Aft Bench Left Hand or Right Hand Manual Adjust -
Replace every 10 years.
(5) 2000031-09-201 Restraint Assembly, Pilot's Seat - Replace every 10 years.
(6) 2000031-10-201 Restraint Assembly, Copilot's Seat - Replace every 10 years.
(7) 2000031-11-201 Restraint Assembly, Right Rear Seat - Replace every 10 years.
(8) 2000031-12-201 Restraint Assembly, Left Rear Seat - Replace every 10 years.
C. Flight Controls (Chapter 27).
(1) 1260074-1 Trim Tab Actuator - Replace the trim tab actuators when the free play cannot be kept
in limits by the adjustment or replacement of the rod ends, rod end bolts, screw assembly, and
the lubrication of the trim tab actuator.
D. Fuel (Chapter 28).
(1) S1495 or S51 Fuel Hoses - Replace every 7 years.
E. Lights (Chapter 33)
(1) Position Light Assembly (Part Number 01-0771011-04, and 01-0771015-07,-08) - Replace every
10,000 hours. Refer to Chapter 33, LED Navigation Lights Removal/Installation .
F. Vacuum (Chapter 37).
(1) C294502-0201 Gyro Filter - Replace at 600 hours.

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G. Powerplant (Chapter 71).

(1) Engine Compartment Flexible Fluid-Carrying Teflon Hoses (Cessna-Installed), Except Drain
Hoses - Replace every 10 years or at the engine overhaul, whichever occurs first.

NOTE: This life limit is intended not to let flexible, fluid-carrying Teflon hoses in a
deteriorated or damaged condition stay in service. Replace the flexible, fluid-carrying
Teflon hoses in the engine compartment (Cessna-installed only) every 10 years or
at the engine overhaul, whichever occurs first. This does not include drain hoses.
Serviceable hoses which are beyond these limits must be put on order immediately
and replaced within 30 days after the new hose is received from Cessna.

(2) Engine Compartment Drain Hoses - Replace on condition.

(3) Engine Flexible Hoses (Textron Lycoming Installed) - Refer to latest Textron Lycoming Engine
Service Bulletins.
(4) P198281 Air Filter - Replace every 500 hours or if the condition of the part shows the need for
replacement.
(5) CA3559 Air Filter - Replace every 100 hours or if the condition of the part shows the need for
replacement.
(6) Mixture and Throttle Cables - Replace at every engine TBO.
(7) 31B22207 Engine Starter - Replace at every engine TBO.
H. Chapter 79 (Oil).

CAUTION: Any switch that has been operated on top of RH crankcase on aft
end must be replaced at 1,000 hours service time.

CAUTION: Any switch that has been operated on top of RH crankcase on aft
end can NOT be moved to the LH side of the accessory housing, it
must be replaced.
(1) Oil Pressure Switch (Part Number 83278) installed on top of RH crankcase on aft end (Refer to
Chapter 79, Oil Pressure Indicator - Maintenance Practices) - Replace every 1000 hours.

CAUTION: Switches installed on the LH accessory housing must be new with

no prior service time or installation on top of RH crankcase on aft
end.
(2) Oil Pressure Switch (Part Number 83278) installed on the LH accessory housing (Refer to
Chapter 79, Oil Pressure Indicator - Maintenance Practices) - Replace every 3000 hours.

3. Supplier-Supplied Replacement Time Limits

A. Chapter 25 (Equipment/Furnishings).
(1) 2020-0 Pointer ELT Battery - Refer to 14 CFR 91.207 for battery replacement time limits.
(2) 508358-409 and 508358-421 AMSAFE Aviation Inflatable Restraint (AAIR) Forward and Aft
Electronics Module Assemblies (EMA) - Remove and return the forward and aft EMA's to
AMSAFE Aviation after seven years from the manufacture date. The expiration of the service
life, that is the total sum of storage life and installation life, must not be more than seven years
from the manufacture date. Only the manufacturer can renew the EMA's.
(3) 508792-401 and 508794-401 Pilot’s, Copilot’s, Left Passenger’s, and Right Passenger’s
AMSAFE Aviation Inflatable Restraint (AAIR) Inflator Assemblies – Remove and replace each
508792-401 or 508794-401 inflator assembly after twelve years from the date of manufacture.
The date of manufacture is found on the gas cylinder, or can be calculated from the EXP.
DATE found on the gas cylinder. (For additional information refer to AMSAFE service bulletin
SB507592-401-25-01.)

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(4) 512847-401 Pilot’s, Copilot’s, Left Passenger’s, and Right Passenger’s AMSAFE Aviation
Inflatable Restraint (AAIR) Inflator Assemblies – Remove and replace the 512847-401 inflator
assemblies after ten years from the date of manufacture. The date of manufacture is found on
the gas cylinder.
(5) 452-201-[X] CO Guardian Remote Mounted CO Detector - Replace 7 years.
B. Chapter 28 (Fuel).
(1) Electric Fuel Pump - Replace at 10 Years if not overhauled.
C. Chapter 37 (Vacuum).
(1) 1H5-25 Vacuum Manifold - Refer to the Airborne Air & Fuel Product Reference Memo No. 39 or
the latest revision for replacement time limits.
(2) B3-5-1 or ARB3-5-1 Regulator Valve Filter - Replace at 100 hours.
(3) Dry Vacuum Pump - Replace the engine-driven vacuum pump, if it does not have a wear
indicator, every 500 hours of operation, or replace the pump at the vacuum pump manufacturer's
recommended inspection and replacement interval, whichever occurs first. For vacuum pumps
with a wear indicator, replace the pump at the manufacturer's recommended inspection and
replacement interval for that vacuum pump.
(4) Airborne 350 Vacuum Pump Coupling - Replace every 6 years.
(5) Aero Accessories Vacuum Manifolds Models AA1H25 and AA1H5-25A - Refer to Tempest
Service Letter SL-006 or the latest revision for replacement time limits.
D. Chapter 61 (Propeller).
(1) 1C235/LFA7570 or 1A170E/JHA7660 Propeller - Refer to the latest revision of McCauley Service
Bulletin 137 for the overhaul time limits.
E. Chapter 71 (Powerplant).
(1) IO-360-L2A Engine - Refer to Textron/Lycoming Service Instruction S.I. 1009AJ or latest revision
for time limits.
(2) CH48110 Engine Oil Filter - Refer to Textron/Lycoming Service Instructions S.I. 1492B, S.I.
1267C, and Service Bulletin SB.480C, or latest revisions.
F. Chapter 74 (Ignition).
(1) 4371 Slick Magnetos - Refer to the Slick Service Bulletin SB2-80C, or latest revision, for time
limits.

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OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

1. Description and Operation

A. Oil pressure is measured at two points on the engine and gives both indicator readings and low oil
pressure annunciation.
(1) On airplanes with Garmin G1000, the oil pressure is shown on the Multi-Function Display (MFD).
The oil pressure transducer is the same for all avionics packages.
(2) The oil pressure indicator system has an oil pressure line, a transducer and a pressure/
temperature indicator in the cockpit. Oil for the system is tapped at the upper right side of the
case. This oil goes through a rigid line to a transducer on the rear baffle area. This transducer
gives an electrical signal which goes to the oil pressure/oil temperature indicator in the cockpit.
(3) The low oil pressure annunciation system has a pressure switch and related wiring. Depending
on airplane configuration, the switch is either mounted on the top of the right-hand crankcase at
the aft end, or is mounted on the left side of the accessory housing. The switch is configured so
that when oil pressure is below 20 PSI, a ground is supplied to the annunciator in the instrument
panel. This causes the OIL PRESS light on the annunciator to come on. When oil pressure is
greater than 20 PSI, the ground switches to the Hobbs meter and extinguishes the OIL PRESS
light.

2. Oil Pressure Indicator and Transducer Removal/Installation

NOTE: On airplanes with Garmin G1000, the oil pressure is shown on the Multi-Function Display
(MFD). Refer to Control Display Unit - Maintenance Practices for removal and installation
procedures of the MFD.

NOTE: Oil pressure transducer removal and installation is typical for all avionics packages.
A. Remove the Oil Pressure Indicator (Refer to Figure 201).
(1) Make sure the electrical power to airplane is off.
(2) Remove screws that attach the indicator to instrument panel.
(3) Disconnect the electrical connector from forward side of the indicator.
(4) Carefully remove the indicator from the instrument panel.
B. Install the Oil Pressure Indicator (Refer to Figure 201).
(1) Connect the electrical connector to the indicator.
(2) Put the indicator in position in the instrument panel.
(3) Attach the indicator with the screws.
(4) Operate the engine to make sure the indicator operates correctly.
C. Remove the Transducer (Refer to Figure 201).
(1) Remove the upper cowl. Refer to Chapter 71, Cowling - Maintenance Practices.
(2) Disconnect the oil pressure line at the transducer.
(3) Disconnect the electrical connector from the transducer.
(4) Remove the nut that attaches the transducer to the rear of the baffle and remove the transducer.
(5) Remove the O-ring and fitting, if applicable.
D. Install the Transducer (Refer to Figure 201).
(1) Install the O-ring and fitting to the transducer.
(2) Install the transducer to the rear baffle and attach with the nut.
(3) Connect the electrical connector to the transducer.
(4) Connect the oil line at the transducer.
(5) Install the upper cowl. Refer to Chapter 71, Cowling - Maintenance Practices.
(6) Operate the engine to make sure the transducer operates correctly and does not have leaks.

3. Low Oil Pressure Switch Removal/Installation

A. Remove the Low Oil Pressure Switch. (Refer to Figure 201 for switches mounted on the right-hand
crankcase and to Figure 202 for switches mounted on the left side of the accessory housing).
(1) Make sure the electrical power to the airplane is off.
(2) Remove the upper cowl. Refer to Chapter 71, Cowling - Maintenance Practices.

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Low Oil Pressure Switch Mounted on Top of the Right-Hand Crank Case at the Aft End
Figure 201 (Sheet 1)

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Low Oil Pressure Switch Mounted Left Side of the Accessory Housing
Figure 202 (Sheet 1)

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(3) Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.

(4) Remove the switch.
(5) As necessary, do the Low Oil Pressure Switch Elbow (If Installed) Removal procedure in this
document.
B. Install the Low Oil Pressure Switch (Refer to Figure 201 and Figure 202).
(1) As necessary, do the Low Oil Pressure Switch Elbow (If Installed) Installation procedure in this
document.

CAUTION: Do not use teflon tape.

CAUTION: Clean any sealer or other foreign object debris from the switch fitting
before installation. Make sure foreign object debris is removed and
clear of the pressure hole in the end of the switch fitting.
(2) Put U544006 sealant (or equivalent) on threads.

CAUTION: Do not use too much torque on the plastic switch connection
housing when the switch is tightened by hand.

CAUTION: Use only the hex fitting to final tighten. Do not use plier-type
tools on the plastic housing or the circular metal base of the oil
pressure switch. The switch can be damaged between the swaged
connections between the plastic housing and circular metal base
and/or the metal base and the hex fitting. Damage to either of
these swaged connections can cause an oil leak.
(3) Install switch and tighten by hand.
(4) Tighten switch approximately 1 to 1 1/2 turns beyond hand tight. Do not tighten the switch to
more than 60 in-lbs. Refer to Chapter 20, Torque Data - Maintenance Practices.
(5) Connect the electrical connector to the switch.
(6) Install the upper cowl. Refer to Chapter 71, Cowling - Maintenance Practices.
(7) Make sure the Low Oil Pressure Switch operates correctly.
(a) With the engine off, the OIL PRESS annunciator must be ON.
(b) With the engine on, the OIL PRESS annunciator must be OFF and the Hobbs hourmeter
must be ON.

4. Low Oil Pressure Switch Elbow (If Installed) Removal/Installation

A. Remove the Low Oil Pressure Switch Elbow (Refer to Figure 202).
(1) Make sure the electrical power to the airplane is off.
(2) Remove the upper cowl. Refer to Chapter 71, Cowling - Maintenance Practices.
(3) Do the Low Oil Pressure Switch Removal procedure in this document.
(4) Remove the elbow from the engine case.
B. Install the Low Oil Pressure Switch Elbow (Refer to Figure 202).

CAUTION: Do not use teflon tape.

CAUTION: Clean any sealer or other foreign object debris from the elbow
threads before installation.
(1) Put U544006 sealant (or equivalent) on the external (male) threads of the elbow.

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(2) Install the elbow until hand tight then rotate the elbow one additional turn, then rotate until
the elbow is in an aft direction that provides clearance as not to be in contact with any other
components.

NOTE: When you tighten the elbow, make sure you point the elbow in a direction that allows
space for the installation of the switch.

(3) Do the Low Oil Pressure Switch Installation procedure in this document.

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APPENDIX A: ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG

Nomenclature Part Number QTY

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APPENDIX B: WIRING DIAGRAM MANUAL

NOT APPLICABLE

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