Cessna 210B - Servicing Procedures

Care of the Airplane
SERVICING PROCEDURES -----,
VACUUM SYSTEM OIL SEPARATOR (OPT)
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Every 100 hours, remove separator and flush with Stoddard
solvent (Fed. Spec. P-S-661), then dry with compressed air
and reinstall.
CD FUEL/AIR CONTROL UNIT SCREEN
Every 100 hours, remove and clean the screen in the bottom
of the fuel/air control unit, reinstall and resafety.
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FUEL TANK FILLERS
Service after each flight with 100/ 130 octane aviation grade
fuel. The capacity of each tank is 32.5 gallons. When op-
tional long range fuel tanks are installed, the capacity of each
tank is 42.0 gallons.
INDUCTION AIR FILTER
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Service every 25 hours or oftener when operating in dusty
conditions. Under extremely dusty conditions, daily main-
tenance of the filter is recommended. Service filter in
accordance with instructions on the filter frame.
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SUCTION RELIEF VALVE INLET SCREEN (OPT)
Every 100 hours, check inlet screen for dirt or obstructions
if suction gage readings appear high. Remove screen and
clean with compressed air or wash with Stoddard solvent
(Fed. Spec. P-S-661).
o FUEL TANK SUMP DRAINS
Every 100 hours, remove drain plugs, drain off water and
sediment, and reinstall plugs. Safety wire plugs to adja-
cent safety screws.
11 '1 2] GYRO INSTRUMENT AIR FILTERS (OPT)
Replace every 100 hours and when erratic or sluggish re-
sponses are noted with normal suction gage readings.
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OXYGEN CYLINDER AND FILLER VALVE (OPT)
Check oxygen pressure gage for anticipated requirements
before each flight. Whenever pressure drops below 300 psi,
use filler valve on left side of utility shelf and refill cylin-
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Care of the Airplane
der with aviator's breathing oxygen (Spec. No. BB-O-925).
Maximum pressure , 1800 psi.
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LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK PAWLS
Every 100 hours, lubricate the down lock pawls through
grease fittings, located near the pivot of the pawls, with
MIL-G-7711 general purpose grease.
~ TIRES
Maintain 45 psi pressure on the nosewheel and 42 psi on the
main wheels. Inflate tires with filler needle stored in map
compartment. Remove oil and grease from tires with soap
and water; periodically inspect them for cuts , bruises and
wear.
oWHEEL BEARINGS
Repack with MIL- G-7711 or aircraft wheel bearing greas e at
first 100 hours, 500 hours thereafter; oftener if more than
the usual amount of water, mud, ice or snow is encountered.
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FUEL RESERVOIR DRAIN PLUGS
Every 100 hours, remove drain plug from bottom of each fuel
reservoir, drain off water and sediment, and reinstall plug.
Safety wire plug to adjacent fuselage structure.
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HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR FILLER
PeriodLcally check fluid level in hydraulic reservoir through
sight window (just below the throttle on the control pedestal).
Complete coverage of the window is desired, denoting that
the reservoir is full (entire area of window appears red).
Fluid level should not be allowed to go below the halfway
portion of the sight window. Fill the reservoir with MIL-
H-5606 (red) hydraulic fluid by removing the screw from
the filler fitting and connecting a pressure filling unit. Fill
the :;ystem until fluid begins to overflow from the reservoir
vent line. After filling, reinstall screw in filler fitting.
Every 100 hours, draw off a sample of hydraulic fluid and
examine it for sediment and discoloration. Fluid which is
clear and not appreciably darkened may be reused. Refer
to the Service Manual for a detailed procedure for testing the
fluid.
Figure 6-1 (Sheet 3 of 6).
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