Cessna 402C - Page 272

SECTION 8
HANDLING. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR (Hydraulic Fluid MIL-H-5606)
Check reservoir fluid level; fill as required to maintain fluid level
between the ADD and MAX FULL marks. Reservoir capacity is apprOXimately
1.2 quarts when the landing gear is down and locked.
ALCOHOL WINDSHiElD DEICE RESERVOIR (lsaprapyl Alcahal MIL-F-5566)
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Check reservoir fluid level; fill as required.
3.0 9a11ons.
BATTERY
Reservoir capacity is
Low electrolyte level, inadequate charging and long idle periods in a
di scharged'
condition can cause batteries to become sulfated and unservice-
able. Airplanes intended to be idle for long periods of time should have
the batteries removed and placed on charge.
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Water consumption will increase during wanner tem-
peratures and should be checked regularly. Fifty
(50) hour inspection interval s are recommended, but
may need to be reduced to maintain proper electro-
lyte level, depending on use and weather conditions.
TIRES
Tire pressure should be maintained at 70 PSI for the main wheel tires
and 35 PSI for the nosewheel tire.
FLUSH TOILET RESERVOIR
The optional flush toilet uses a reservoir tank which contains water
and chemical s. The reservoir tank should be removed and serviced after
excessive use or after 35 or 40 cycles of the system. Service the reser-
voir with a 2-quart solution of water and a 3-ounce package of Monogram
DG-19 chemical .
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During cold weather operation, where cabin tempera-
tures can fall below aoc (32°F), ethylene glycol
base
anti-freeze should be added to the reservoir
tank to prevent freezing of the flush solution.
18-14
1 November 1979
Revision 4 - 1 December 1983