Cessna 210B - Page 27

Care of the Airplane
B BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS
Every 100 hours, check fluid level in brake master cylinders.
Fill with MIL-H-5606 (red) hydraulic fluid. Filling with a
pressure pot connected to the brake bleeder ports is prefer-
able, although fluid may be poured through the plugs on the
top of the master cylinders.
& GROUND SERVICE RECEPTACLE (OPT)
Connect to 12-volt, DC, negative-ground power unit for cold
weather starting and lengthy ground maintenance of the elec-
trical system. When an auxiliary power unit is used, the
aircraft master switch should be left off until the plug has
been pulled.
@ OIL DIPSTICK
Check oil level before each flight. Do not operate on less
than 9 quarts and fill if an extended flight is planned. The
oil capacity is 12 quarts (13 quarts capacity if an optional
oil filter is installed).
& NOSE GEAR SHOCK STRUT
Keep strut inflated and filled with MIL-H-5606 (red) hydrau-
lic fluid. See Service Manual for detailed instructions.
SHIMM Y DAMPENER
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Every 100 hours, check fluid level in shimmy dampener.
Fill with MIL-H-5606 (red) hydraulic fluid. See Service
Manual for detailed instructions.
o NOSE GEAR TORQUE LINKS
Every 25 hours, lubricate through grease fittings with MIL-
G-7711 general purpose grease. Wipe off excess.
~ AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP FILTERS
Every 100 hours, remove and clean the screen in the bottom
of each fuel pump.
@ FUEL STRAINER
Drain approximately two ounces of fuel before each flight and
after refueling to remove water and sediment. Make sure
drain valve is closed after draining. Disassemble and clean
Figure 6-1 (Sheet 4 of 6).
Care of the Airplane
bowl and screen every 100 hours.
@ OIL SUMP DRAIN
Every 25 hours, change engine oil. Drain oU by removing
plug in oil sump. Provide protection for engine nacelle when
draining. (See item 25 for servicing interval on aircraft
equipped with an optional oil filter. )
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PROPELLER
The McCauley propeller mechanism is sealed and does not
require lubrication between overhauls. Grease the Hartzell
propeller every 100 hours. To prevent entrapping air and
high pressure, remove grease fitting adjacent to fitting being
greased. Fill each fitting until grease oozes from adjacent
fitting hole. Add equal amounts of grease at each clamp to
retain propeller balance. Refer to the Service Manual or
see your Cessna Dealer for a list of approved greases for
Hartzell propellers.
@ OIL FILLER
When preflight check shows low oil level, service with avi-
ation grade engine oil; SAE 30 below 40°F. and SAE 50 above
40°F. Your Cessna was delivered from the factory with
straight mineral oil (non-detergent) and should be operated
with straight mineral oil for the first 25 hours. The use of
mineral oil during the 25-hour break-in period will help seat
the piston rings and will result in less oil consumption.
After the first 25 hours, either mineral oil or detergent oil
may be used. If a detergent oil is used it must conform to
Continental Motors Corporation SpeCification MHS-24. Your
Cessna Dealer can supply an approved brand.
@ OIL FILTER (OPT)
Change engine oil and replace filter element every 50 hours.
Oil should be changed at least every four months even though
less than 50 hours have accumulated. If the engine is oper-
ated in extremely dusty areas, in cold climates where sludg-
ing conditions exist, or where short flights and long idle
periods are encountered which cause sludging conditions,
the interval for changing oil should be reduced from the 50
hour interval outlined above.
Figure 6-1 (Sheet 5 of 6).
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