Cessna Caravan 208B User Manual

Caravan SERVICE LETTER
CAL-61-02
TITLE
PROPELLER - INSPECTION
EFFECTIVITY
MODEL SERIAL NUMBERS
208B 208B5000 thr
u 208B5109, 208B5111, 208B5113,
208B5116, 208B5119
REASON
Cessna has determined that some airplanes have been delivered with one or more of the eight propeller
mounting bolt washers installed with the chamfered side facing the mounting flange.
DESCRIPTION
This service letter provides parts and instructions to do an inspection of the propeller mounting bolt
washers to make sure that they are installed correctly. If they are not installed correctly, the bolts and
washers are discarded, and new ones are installed with the chamfered side of the washer facing the
bolt head.
COMPLIANCE
Mandatory: This service letter shall be accomplished within the next 50 hours of operation.
CONSUMABLE MATERIAL
You must use the consumable materials that follow, or equivalent, to complete this service letter.
NAME NUMBER MANUFACTURER USE
Safety Wire 0.032–inch
minimum
diameter stainless
steel
Commercially Available To secure attachment
hardware
Lubricant AMS 2518 or
MIL-T-83483
Commercially Available To lubricate the bolt threads
and the underside of the bolt
head
MATERIAL AVAILABILITY
The parts below may be necessary to complete this service letter.
NEW P/N QUANTITY KEY WORD OLD P/N INSTRUCTIONS /
DISPOSITION
A-2048-2
8 (As Required)
Washer
Same
Discard
B-3339
8 (As Required)
Bolt
Same
Discard
REFERENCES
Model 208 Maintenance Manual
Hartzell Propeller Owner's Manual and Logbook, Manual No. 139, 61-00-39
CAL-61-02
June 18, 2014 Page 1 of 4
Cessna Aircraft Com pany, Ces sna Customer Service, P.O. Bo x 7706, Wich ita, KS 67277, U.S.A. 1-316-517-5800
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Cessna Caravan 208B Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Cessna
Engine	Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A
Horsepower	675 shp
Maximum Takeoff Weight	8, 807 lb (3, 995 kg)
Length	41 ft 7 in (12.67 m)
Model	208B Caravan
Maximum Range	964 nautical miles
Service Ceiling	25, 000 feet
Wingspan	52 ft 1 in (15.87 m)
Height	14 feet 10 inches
Seating Capacity	14 (including pilot)
Payload	3, 875 pounds

Summary

Service Letter Effectivity and Details

Aircraft Effectivity

Specifies the aircraft model and serial number range affected by this service letter.

Service Letter Purpose

Outlines the reason for the service letter and the description of the required inspection.

Compliance Requirements

Mandatory compliance within 50 hours of operation.

Consumable Materials and Parts

Required Consumable Materials

Lists consumable materials such as safety wire and lubricant needed for the service.

Material Availability

Details the specific new and old part numbers for bolts and washers.

Accomplishment Instructions

Airplane Preparation

Steps for preparing the aircraft, including grounding and disconnecting power.

Propeller Bolt and Washer Inspection

Procedure for accessing, removing, inspecting, and re-installing propeller mounting bolts and washers.

Installation and Final Checks

Completing the propeller installation, torquing, safetying, and spinner re-attachment.

Post-Inspection Procedures

Final steps including engine run, logbook entry, and clearance checks.

Owner Advisory Summary

Advisory Purpose and Content

Informs owners about the issued service letter CAL-61-02 and its purpose.

Compliance and Warranty Information

Details mandatory compliance, labor hours, and warranty claim procedures.