Cessna 208B - Leveling

CESSNA SECTION 8
MODEL
2088 (675 SHP)HANDLING, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE
GROUND HANDLING (Continued)
LEVELING
Longitudinal leveling of the airplane for weighing will require that the
main landing gear be supported by stands, blocks, etc., on the main
gear scales to a position at least four inches higher than the nose gear
as it rests on an appropriate scale. This initial elevated position will
compensate for the difference in waterline station between the main
and nose gear so that final leveling can be accomplished solely by
deflating the nose gear tire.
NOTE
Since the nose gear strut on this airplane contains an oil
snubber for shock absorption rather than an airloil shock
strut, it cannot be deflated to aid in airplane leveling.
The airplane can also be leveled longitudinally by raising or lowering
the airplane at the jack points. Longitudinal leveling points are provided
by backing out the two leveling screws located on the left side of the
fuselage just forward of the cargo doors. Place a spirit level on the
screws, then deflate the nose gear tire (if placed on scales) or adjust
the jacks to center the bubble in the level. The pilot's seat rails can also
be used for longitudinal leveling by moving the seat to the most forward
position and placing the level on the rail just aft of the seat. To level the
airplane laterally, center a spirit level across the seat rails aft of the pilot
and right front passenger seats and raise or lower one side of the
airplane. Refer to the 208 Series Maintenance Manual for additional
information.
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