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Cessna172s electrical system

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This question is in regards to the electrical system of the Cessna 172s or 172r.

I know just about the basics in regards to electrical system of the Cessna 172.

However, I still feel there is some gaps and or  missing information. 

Therefore, I am seeking any good links, websites that explain  further details the Cessna 172- electrical system. 

Especially when describing the electrical diagrams and in relationship with the cockpit controls, and explaining how and why knowing the electrical system is important for both pilots and mechanics.

Thanks, greetings from Tx

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  1. KDS on Sep 27, 2019

    I started to go out and find a link for you, but there are so many good ones that it is hard to pick one or two. If you go to youtube.com and search on CESSNA 172 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM you will find some videos that deal with that. Also, if you Google the same words, you will find several textual articles.

    Training material has come a long way in just a few decades.

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