CESSNA SECTION 8
MODEL 208B (675
SHP)HANDLING, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE
GROUND HANDLING
(Continued)
OIL
(Continued)
WARNING
MAKE SURE OIL DIPSTICK CAP IS SECURELY
LATCHED DOWN. OPERATING THE ENGINE
WlTH
LESS THAN THE RECOMMENDED OIL LEVEL AND
WlTH THE DIPSTICK CAP UNLATCHED WILL RESULT
IN EXCESSIVE OIL LOSS AND EVENTUAL ENGINE
STOPPAGE.
NOTE
To obtain an accurate oil level reading, it is recommended
the oil level be checked either within 10 minutes after
engine shutdown while the oil is hot (MAX HOT marking) or
prior to the first flight of the day while the oil is cold (MAX
COLD marking). If more than 10 minutes has elapsed since
engine shutdown, and engine oil is still warm, perform an
engine dry motoring run before checking oil level.
OIL DRAIN PERIOD:
For engines operated in corporate or utility airplanes with a typical
utilization of 50 hours per month or less, it is recommended the oil be
changed every 400 hours or 12 months, whichever occurs first. For
engines operated in high utilization commuter airline type operation, a
basic oil drain period of 1200 hours or 12 months is recommended.
Regardless of the degree of utilization, if operating in a sandy or dusty
environment, the oil change
interval must be at least every 6 months.
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