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1. Y Customer Service Serve Support Surpass A Textron Company e 1 MESSAGE FROM DAVE BRANT Ar In every ISSUE 2 2 CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT TROPIC AIR 16 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT SPIDERTRACKS GLOBAL TRACKING 2 19 ASK THE EXPERTS Sue jp technical INFO gt 6 AIRCRAFT WINTERIZATION 8 FATIGUE AND CORROSION 12 TIME RECORDING THE DIRECT APPROACH FOR PROPELLER IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY THE CESSNA CUS TOMER SERVICE ORGANIZATION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOMED PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR COMMENTS TO MITZIE HALL 316 517 4237 mhall2 cessna textron com EDITOR TOM RONNAU 316 517 1167 tronnau cessna textron com AS THE NEW PERSON IN CESSNA CUSTOMER SERVICE WANTED TO INTRODUCE MYSELF TO SAY IT SIMPLY AM A PILOT AND AN AIRPLANE GUY JUST LIKE MANY OF YOU And after 37 years in aviation still look skyward when hear an airplane fly over originally joined Cessna in 1974 and have worked in the aviation industry ever since have held several roles at Cessna mainly in engineering Most recently was overseeing all of Cessna engineering as the Senior Vice President of Engineering My engineering background and knowing how our Cessna air planes are designed has given me a great deal of insight into ways to better serve our customers Cessna has a long and storied past beginning in 1927 with the production of the AW An example of this airplane restored by2. Cessna volunteers is housed in one of our aircraft production hangars inspiring all by what was accomplished so long ago From this austere beginning a wealth of Cessna models have come to market Each of those models has taken its place in the Cessna DAVE BRANT Senior Vice President Customer Service genealogy and has added to the rapid ever changing knowledge that drives innovation From the use of aluminum as the primary structure replacing the steel tube wood and fabric to the installation of electrical systems and the glass cockpits with which we navigate today Cessna has not stopped evolving Cessna s future is bright because of our continued commitment to integrate new technology into advanced integrated flight decks the safety offered by TKS and operating economics to be gained by our continued research into alternate fuels Even while evolving our products the support of our classic Cessna airplanes is a priority Cessna continues to communicate the knowl edge gathered through condition reports and the vast experience of our Authorized Service network using service bulletins maintenance manual revisions and supplemental inspections to address aging aircraft issues Please take a few minutes and review the article in this issue about the supplemental inspection program Developed for our classic single engine airplanes the inspection is to confirm the structural integrity designed into the air
3. including one sies baby sweaters toddler tees teddy bears and coloring books Own a Stationair or Caravan and need a matching ball cap or lapel pin The Gift Shop has a variety of single engine and jet model hats and lapel pins They also offer high quality replicas of many Cessna aircraft in different sizes each with a base that makes it easy to display on a desktop or bookshelf And whether you are a hacker or an able golfer the store offers plenty of options from bags and towels to logoed golf balls that are easy to find in the rough HAPPY SHOPPING Cessna Gift Shop 316 517 GIFT 4438 www cessnagiftshop com BB Custom merchandise with Cessna model logos can be ordered oat Wor F o a Let ist e Lt Sea ea Defined in the code of federal regulations title 14 Part 1 Section 1 1 11111 CAT Flight time means pilot time that commences when an aircraft moves under its own power for the purpose of flight and ends when the aircraft comes to rest after landing 11111 CEET Time in service with respect to maintenance time records means the time from the moment an aircraft leaves the surface of the earth until it touches it at the next point of landing FLIGHT TIME AA A LIT TE The mechanical hour meter Commonly referred to as a Hobbs Meter An hour meter records time when an electric circuit is present While power and ground are applied to the instrumen
4. installed in all models of the 61000 and G300 equipped Cessna airplanes display the calibrated time as engine hours Engine hours are accumulated whenever a valid RPM signal is present Similar to a mechanical recording tachometer the rate at which engine hours are accumulated is directly proportional to engine RPM The ratio of engine hours to time is 1 1 at normal cruise RPM and 0 1 at 0 RPM THE MECHANICAL HOUR METER The hour meter is not used exclu sively for flight time The Cessna Corvalis uses an hour meter to record time in service The Avidyne equipped Corvalis must have an indicated airspeed of approximately 60 knots to activate an air speed switch to complete the hour meter circuit The Garmin equipped Corvalis added an oil pressure switch to the airspeed switch circuit which powers the hour meter The addition prevents inadvertent operation of the hour meter when the airplane is tied down during extremely windy conditions G1000 panel in a 172 Cessna Skyhawk The Caravan also uses an hour meter for maintenance time records The hour meter is wired to the clock circuit breaker and is activated by an airspeed switch Cessna piston twin aircraft uses an hour meter wired through a weight on wheels switch often referred to as a squat switch to record time in service So flight time used to qualify for certificates and calculate insurance premiums is based on the time the pilot spends operating the aircr
5. search engine for all service bulletins and letters including service kits and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICA documents For the serialized documents you can instantly access the Flight Manual Temporary Changes or Supplements Emergency and Normal Procedures Checklists This function also includes a serialized service documents search report applicable to your specific aircraft Questions please contact Cessna Customer Care 316 517 5800 or 1 800 423 7762 Customercarefdcessna textron com Cessna Gifts Fly Over to the Cessna Online Gift Shop For A Cargo Hold Full of Gear FOR THAT SPECIAL PILOT OR AVIATION ENTHUSIAST IN YOUR LIFE Gifts that say Cessna are a safe bet to make a sure landing under the tree at Christmas or for birthdays or other occasions The Cessna Online Gift Shop www cessnagiftshop com offers a wide range of items with the Cessna logo whether as a gift or just something you need to look sporty or flight worthy The site has clothing for men women and kids duffels and other luggage coffee mugs and travel cups pens notepads and workplace gear models of single engines and jets and plenty of pilots gear Clothing options for men and women are many including classic and lightweight sport polos oxford shirts T shirts of many kinds and colors fleece and flight jackets sweaters and other outerwear Little ones can get an early start on the Cessna tradition too
6. Awareness and Synthetic Vision the field is on the screen while you re still in the clouds The airline intends to extend its route into Honduras to San Pedro Sula and Roatan and would like to develop an inter line agreement with La Costena the Nicaraguan airline and Cessna dealer Our expertise is in the Caravan and in small emerging markets and see a lot of growth potential for that without penetrating the mountain chain of Central America Schulte says And Tropic Air has just the equipment to serve its coastal niche We can attest that at five cycles per hour the Caravan is a nearly bulletproof airplane Schulte says FIXED PITCH PROPELLERS The majority of McCauley Fixed Pitch propellers have a recommended overhaul cycle of 72 calendar months or 2 000 hours whichever comes first in accordance with procedures provided in the Fixed Pitch Service Manual Please reference McCauley SB137 AE Revised Time Between Overhaul and Life Limited Parts Inspections for specific overhaul recommendations for all McCauley products A copy may be obtained from McCauley Product Support or from the McCauley web site at www mccauley textron com as well as a listing of McCauley Authorized Service Facilities During the overhaul the McCauley Authorized Ser vice Center or propeller repair station will remove paint and coatings to facilitate careful inspection of the propeller The propeller repair station w
7. Mayan ruins at Tikal Except for a Cessna 172 used for charters and two Gippsland Airvans passengers fly on Caravans and like it Belize is a fairly new destination and is still drawing a lot of tourists who haven t been to places where they have to fly in small planes Schulte says They say never flew in a small airplane before but I d rather fly in a small airplane than in a big one because can see everything GROWING AN AIRLINE Schulte s first trip to Belize convinced him to become a pilot He d gone through ground school when younger but hadn t pursued his license until seeing the pilot of a Beech Baron become ill over the Gulf of Mexico After that unsettling experience he got his ticket back home in Moline Ill Schulte ran a medical practice there but retired to Belize in 1990 and when failed at that got into the airline busi ness A friend of the Greif family he became co owner in 1991 and found an airline quite like a medical practice It was very similar to managing doctors he says It s a time sensitive service and if that time passes and nobody s in that seat the income is lost forever It s a service oriented business and a high tech business And you ve got about the same liabilities The purchase of the airline s next and subsequent Caravans came via Cessna Finance After we got the second Caravan our two competitors chose not to buy Caravans The C
8. aft and includes flight and ground operations Typically aircraft rental rates are also based on flight time Some Cessna propeller aircraft include as a convenience to the pilot or rental operator a method to record and display flight time Maintenance is based on only the time the aircraft is airborne and is referred to as time in service All Cessna propeller aircraft are equipped with a means to record and display time in service t 088808808 0 ecocesecoces _ For the Caravan Revision 24 of the Caravan Maintenance Manual which published in June of 2011 includes the new task based maintenance program which was created using the MSG3 methodology In July of this year Cessna published Service Bulletin CAB11 5 which provides the instructions necessary to incorporate the new task base maintenance program into your operation Please refer to the service bulletin for all the details including copies of chapter 5 Revision 23 Questions please contact Cessna Customer Care 316 517 5800 or 1 800 423 7762 Customercarel dcessna textron com The new program replaces all of the current recommended maintenance programs offered by Cessna including the Phase Card program Cessna will no longer support revise or provide subscriptions to the previous inspection programs THE NEW PROGRAM HAS THE FOLLOWING ENHANCEMENTS Oe e The majority of task intervals were extended to 400 hours e The landing gear di
9. aravans were faster more comfortable with better seats and nice windows to view the reef and sea Within a matter of four or five years as we added Caravans our competitors shrank away On most flights Tropic Air uses one man crews carrying 14 passengers including one in the co pilot s seat We ve met a lot of Cessna pilots over the years They say I ma pilot can sit up front We like to have fellow aviators in the right seat Flying in Belize poses its challenges The frequent cycles ask a lot of any plane of course Then there are localized storms and the extremely high salt environ ment especially at its San Pedro base where it does its maintenance Schulte says they ve been amazed at how well the corrosion proofing works Tropic Air is on its 16th and 17th Caravans and currently operates nine Recently it sold one with 50 000 cycles We don t really see a specific useful life of the airplane Our only decision for replacement is technological Schulte says You re buying something that will last our lifetime and the only reason you d want to replace it is to upgrade the technology For them that new technology is the Garmin 1000 cockpit Schulte and Greif are longtime converts to GPS dropping out of the clouds on a charter flight lined up with a mountainside tree lined airstrip will do that The Garmin 1000 takes technology and safety to another level with Terrain
10. as position and speed reliably to the spidertracks website where it has laid down a breadcrumb trail Family and friends can follow the flight in real time knowing where the pilot is as at any time When in Watch mode the system will automatically send out SOS alerts as soon as help is needed so search and rescue can be directed quickly to the aircraft s location possibly saving lives Ongoing costs start at as little as 2 per flying hour making this life saving technology affordable to all For more information or to order please call your Cessna Authorized Service Facility To locate the one nearest you call 866 777 6150 or 316 261 8063 international spidertracks transmitting aircraft s real time position viewable on their web site Above Stewart Barnes Alaska Right Murray Paterson s Cessna 180 New Zealand Corvalis UNIQUE CONFIGURATION To achieve an aerodynamically smooth and aesthetically pleasing installation the windshield and windows on the Corvalis are installed in a unique configuration during the manufacturing process The transparency is bonded into a recess in the fuselage structure and the installation is smoothed with body filler then the area including the portion of the transparency that overlays the fuselage structure is painted BODY FILLER Occasionally the body filler in this area can experience hairline cracks Cracks that a
11. eas Areas that should be considered are the engine cooling air inlets and cowl flaps Also cover the Pitot tube static ports fresh air and heater inlets i PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE BATTERIES Batteries should be fully charged prior to storing the airplane This includes the main and standby batteries Consider removing the batteries from the airplane and storing them in a heated facility if the airplane will remain inactive for the winter season FUEL TANKS Fuel Tanks should be filled to full capacity to prevent condensation Condensation is inevitable even with full tanks so make sure the fuel system is properly drained and all water is removed before flight m ENGINE Engine oil should be drained and new oil installed Old oil can be quite acidic and when combined with water from the atmosphere causes corrosion This can lead to pitting of components like cam lobes and bearing surfaces if the oil is Left in the engine for an extended period of time If the airplane is going to remain inactive and in storage for more than 30 days consult the latest revision of Textron Lycoming Service Letter L180 which can be found on www lycoming textron com or SIL99 1 on www TCMlink com WINTER OPERATIONS For airplanes that remain active through the winter months consider the tips below during operation AIRFRAME AND CONTROL SURFACES It is mandatory that all frost snow and ce be removed before att
12. empting flight If the airplane is de iced in a heated hangar make sure the water does not run into the control surface hinges or crevices and freeze when the aircraft is taken outside FUEL As always consider fuel contamination a concern especially during cold weather operations Ice could form in the tanks which would turn to water when the temperature rises and may filter down the fuel system causing engine failure In the cold temperatures water can freeze in lines and filters causing stoppage Drain fuel frequently from the quick drains Iffuel does not drain freely from sumps this could indicate a line or sump is obstructed by sediment or ice Isopropyl alcohol or Diethylene Glyco Monomethyl Ether DiEGME may be added to the fuel supply to help alleviate the possibility of fuel icing Section 8 of the Pilot s Operating Handbook offers guidance on the quantities to use OIL Besides being changed at regular intervals consider using a lighter grade of oil based on the Temperature Versus Viscosity Range table in Section 8 of the Pilot s Operating Handbook ENGINE OPERATION When air temperatures are below 20 F 6 C use an external preheater and an external power source when Cessna Sample Jar PN 0500838 1 ever possible to obtain positive starting and to reduce wear and abuse to the engine and airplane s electrical system Preheat will lower the viscosity of the oil trapped in the o
13. ent 5 15 0A inspects the applicable items identified during the MSG 3 process please call your Cessna Authorized and will verify all remaining inspections are current Service Facility To locate the one e 14 CFR 43 Appendix D clearly indicates where applicable on each of the inspection items nearest you call 866 777 6150 gt or 316 261 8063 international PRET Cessna s review indicated that not all items are applicable at each annual or where the annual is accomplished every 100 hours based on customer operation i PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE product spotlight spidertracks PREFERRED BY PILOTS AROUND THE WORLD All around the world pilots are recognizing the safety and social benefits of spidertracks aircraft tracking technology spidertracks the global aircraft tracking provider to fleet operators and private pilots is recognized as the best dedicated aircraft tracking system because of its simplicity low cost and reliability According to Jim Herd from Nevada spidertracks has two very important benefits and with no serious competitors It is vastly better than any ELT for calling help when it is urgently needed because it doesn t need to survive the crash and because it is confirmed to be working correctly every time you fly lt also provides fantastic social benefit with near real time precise and detailed tracking on a website so friends and family can follow along as each flight progresses In fact it i
14. f them covered by past service bulletins The initial inspection is more intensive establishing a baseline record for the plane but follow up ones will require less time They are designed to be performed along with the plane s annual On a low time airplane the majority of the inspection is visual Gamble says They don t need anything more than flashlight borescope and magnifying glass For a low time well maintained airplane inspections usually can be completed with the annual in less than 10 additional hours Gamble says Higher time aircraft are more susceptible to fatigue and will require some NDI techniques to assure structural integrity To make these techniques available Cessna is teaming with the National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita to hold classes in non destructive inspection NDI specifically for its single engine models ii PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE JUST WHAT IS CORROSION AD00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Pure aluminum is highly corrosion resistant but not strong enough for structural use in aircraft So alloys are added for strength but the downside is that the additives make the metal prone to corrosion When corrosion begins it is virtually undetectable by visual inspection but it can soon spread and easily be detected by the eye still at a point before
15. il cooler which may be congealed prior to starting in extreme cold If the engine does not start during the first few attempts or if engine firing diminishes in strength the spark plugs may be frosted over Preheat must be used before another start is attempted It should be noted that during cold weather operations the oil temperature indicator may not be in the green band prior to takeoff After a suitable warm up period 2 to 5 minutes at 1000 RPM accelerate the engine several times to higher engine RPMs If the engine accelerates smoothly and the oil pressure remains normal and steady the airplane is ready for takeoff INSPECTION PROGRAM WILL DETECT BOTH Cessna airplanes are built to last which is why thousands are still flying decades after leaving the factory But as 152s Skyhawks Skylanes Stationairs and other models get on in years owners and operators must make sure that age hasn t taken its toll To help ensure that older planes remain in good safe health Cessna Aircraft has started a single engine aircraft inspection program to check for corrosion and metal fatigue The goal of course is catching any prob lems before they affect flightworthiness Cessna built 145 000 single engine planes between 1946 and 1986 with an average age of 42 years Most fly 100 to 150 hours annually and the FAA says about three quarters of the planes are operated for personal use Airplanes are getting olde
16. ill utilize both NDI and visual inspection processes for the blades and hub paying close attention to bolt holes for damage or cracks They will then check the chord width and thickness at specific propeller blade stations and the face alignment to the dimensions provided in the service manual and importantly agreement blade to blade Upon completion of the inspection process and blade grinding to remove and blend damaged areas they will apply alodine or anodize to the aluminum followed by protective primer and paint and then carefully check blade track and propeller balance If propeller mounting bolts are not replaced at overhaul they must be magnetic particle or dye penetrate inspected MOUNTING TORQUE Fixed pitch propeller mounting bolts should be checked annually for proper torque McCauley SB227 B addresses propeller bolt mounting torque The Fixed Pitch Propeller bolt torque is determined by the bolt diameter g as given below Always follow your aircraft maintenance manual practices if there are different values provided In addition to an annual inspection of propeller bolt torque each propeller blade should be inspected for stress risers stone or other damage prior to flight McCauley SB1995 4B addresses field repairs to propeller blades Any V shaped notch in a lead ing edge should be considered a stress riser and should be brought to the attention of a rated powerplant mechanic for evaluation and repai
17. nd found two of these aircraft had cracks reoccur in the repaired area Although we have not arrived at a configuration that will provide the required longevity we do continue our investigation to identify a robust repair ask THE EXPERTS O ee EXPERTS FROM THE CESSNA SUPPORT TEAM SHARE ADVICE AND SHED LIGHT own a Corvalis with G1000 SB11 34 03 has been complied with While reviewing the data logged on my SD card which data Is associated with the left alternator ee Answer 0 On the Corvalis in the csv files saved by the G1000 on the SD card e voltl and amp refer to the left bus e volt2 and amp refer to the right bus This is opposite the alternator numbering scheme used in the aircraft maintenance manual bg deg volts volts TRE Volt volt ampi ampl amps gals gal EGtyL ec amp How To gt LL submit comments and ask THE EXPERTS THE DIRECT APPROACH IS EMAILED QUARTERLY BY THE CESSNA CUSTOMER SERVICE ORGANIZATION ASK THE EXPERTS AT Customercare dcessna textron com And put Ask An Expert in the subject line Cessna hopes to make this a regular feature of this newsletter but needs help to make it worthy So if a question has been nagging or you just thought of something that others might be interested in please Ask An Expert Cessna experts will do their best to answer all submissions If the responses do not appear here an answer will be sent by email THANKS for
18. nd to Flores Guatemala Outside of Flores and Philip S W Goldson International Airport serving Belize City the strips it reaches are unimproved and just 3 000 to 6 000 feet long a perfect environment for Caravans Tropic Air flies nine including two delivered in November We fly into some pretty rugged poorly maintained runways Schulte says a ss Belize in the Caribbean between Mexico and Honduras Steve Schulte CEO and CO Owner Tropic Air Two recent Caravans added to their fleet We needed its stall characteristics The Caravan is about the only modern still in production aircraft we can use The international flights streaming into Goldson provide a tight window of opera tion as they all arrive between noon and 4 30 That means the airline operating day VFR must get passengers up and down the coast quickly before sunset Up to five Caravans operate on some flights with up to 200 daily missions One thing we didn t realize at first was that the Caravan s higher speed gave us more cycles to work with Schulte says TOURISTS COME FOR SEA SAND CULTURE ARCHAELOGY For such a small country Belize has incredible environmental diversity that draws sightseers from around the world Our business is up 20 percent this year Schulte says Belize has retained its natural beauty and is a destination for environmentalists and people in love with the sea We have the la
19. plane so many years ago At your next annual inspection ask your maintenance provider to incorporate the additional inspection tasks into the maintenance visit Your safety is very important to us Dave OOOO ODO OOOO TOO DO OOO OOOO CUSTOMER Tropic Air FLYING BEAUTIFUL BELIZE E For Tropic Air a domestic airline in Belize something simple sealed its commitment to flying Cessna Caravans Once the company started flying the 208B aircraft it started making money Steve Schulte CEO and co owner of the Central American airline says he launched a personal campaign to get the Caravan after joining founder Johnny Greif Ill in the business in 1991 At the time Tropic Air flew Twin Otters and had difficulty making money with the two engine aircraft Getting the airline s first Caravan took until 1994 when a local businessman bought one and leased it to them That turned the tide as far as making money Schulte says It was immediately apparent that the Caravan was economical CARAVAN IS PERFECT PLANE FOR THEIR MISSION Tropical tourist attracting Belize is just 180 miles from tip to tip nestled along the Caribbean between Mexico and Honduras Tropic Air flights are nearly all short hops with missions running about 12 minutes and the airline averaging 5 3 cycles per hour Most flights are to points dotted along the coast or on barrier reef islands as well as to the inland capital of Belmopan a
20. r A list of stations can be obtained from the McCauley website at www mccauley textron com The McCauley Product Support group also provides technical support for all McCauley products and can be reached at productsupportldmccauley textron com or 800 621 7767 Bolt or Nut Torque DRY Pound Inches Pound Feet 30 to 25 360 to 300 45 to 40 540 to 480 65 to 55 780 to 660 Leaning Your Engine gt For Fuel Savings MINIMIZE FUEL CONSUMPTION Leaning the engine for best fuel economy during normal ground operations is sometimes overlooked Using this procedure taken out of the appropriate Cessna Model Pilot s Operating Handbook can save money by minimizing fuel consumption and maintenance costs by preventing spark plug fouling After starting the engine set the throttle to 1200 RPM and lean the mixture for maximum RPM After leaning set the throttle to the appropriate RPM for ground operations Leave the mixture at this setting until beginning the BEFORE TAKEOFF checklist After the BEFORE TAKEOFF checklist is complete lean the mixture again as described until you are ready to perform the TAKEOFF checklist Make sure to follow the mixture setting defined in the TAKE OFF checklist for the airplane model Get information or online quotes es gt er p is ga Mi e A is a ha a y gt be i lo be gt N z i Ta N de Po A EA It s easy to get Cessna Authorized Service Cen
21. r and like anything that gets older they need to be inspected more often says Beth Gamble Cessna principal engineer structures We are trying to give owners an indication of where cracks and corrosion have occurred and make them aware that they need to be looking at their airplane in the same areas Where an airplane is or has been based and how it s been treated can affect the likelihood and level of corrosion Such factors include a coastal environment or a locale with higher air pollution or if the aircraft hasn t been hangared Owners really need to know where the plane has spent its life Gamble says THE INSPECTION PROGRAM The new structural inspection program is already under way Service manuals for 200 series aircraft were updated in early December detailing inspection points and setting schedules Updates for 100 series aircraft are expected to publish in the second quarter of 2012 These revisions can be found at Cessnasupport com behind the customer access link on the model specific pages As new revisions are released they will be published on the web in PDF format In addition Gamble says a video is being produced to educate owners mechanics and inspectors on what to look for It s a multipronged approach she says We re trying to educate on all fronts whether the owner or the maintainer The number of inspection sites varies by model but usually involve 15 to 20 points some o
22. re isolated to the body filler in this area are not a structural concern In June 2006 SL 06 12 was issued to repair these cracks Aircraft repaired in accordance with SL 06 12 subsequently cracked in the repaired areas In an effort to ensure the proper techniques were used during the repair Cessna su perseded SL 06 12 with SB08 56 01 which was essentially gt Cracking of the Cosmetic Filler Surrounding the Windshield and Windows Update the same repair but contained more detailed instructions Aircraft repaired in accordance with SBO8 56 01 subsequently cracked in the repaired areas In February 2009 further compliance with this bul letin was suspended until a more robust repair could be identified CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE Cessna has continued to investigate alternate repair schemes and to date Cessna has tested three different configurations Constructing three samples of each configuration each was tested in an environmental chamber by cycling CROSS SECTION OF WINDOW INSTALLATION Filler amp Paint Window Adhesive Area susceptible to hairline cracks Structure the air temperature in the cham ber from 45 F to 175 F with a 30 minute hold at each temperature All configurations tested suffered one or more cracks in the environmental chamber Cessna also inspected three aircraft previously repaired with a fiber glass overlay across the area prone to cracking a
23. rgest living barrier reef in the world and the water is crystal clear Tourists can snorkel sail swim and fish in the blue waters off Ambergris Caye the largest and northernmost of Belize s 200 coastal islands and its main town San Pedro is Tropic Air s home Caye Caulker just south is more laidback and less developed a draw in itself Schulte says To the north along the border is Corozal which draws tourists backpacking from Mexico and Belizeans taking day trips to shop in Chetumal Mexico Belize City i PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE a port is the nation s transportation culture and economic hub Down the coastal highway lies Dan griga called the cultural capital of Belize The area is home to Sittee River resorts which draw divers and travelers hoping to observe the world s largest fish species the whale shark The coast has some of the country s best beaches and visitors can travel inland to a preserve and try to spot the elusive jaguar A bit farther south is Placencia ona peninsula with miles of sandy beaches diving and snorkeling on the nearby reef Placencia also is a habitat of the whale shark and is the fastest growing resort community in Belize Tropic Air s southernmost destina tion is Punta Gorda which has native Mayan villages and cultural and fishing resorts In addition to those stops Tropic Air also flies to Flores Guatemala a launching point for visits to the immense
24. s the loved ones on the ground that enjoy the greatest benefit PARTNER IN SAFETY Up in Alaska Stewart Barnes says spidertracks is an important partner in my flying safety and a welcome assistant in communicating my activity and locations to the people trust If have a problem out in the Alaskan bush somebody will know about it and will dispatch help I m very pleased to have that safety tool at my disposal highly recommend spidertracks to all pilots who venture off the beaten path Murray Paterson from New Zealand has his spider hard wired into his Cessna 180 I am a firm believer that spidertracks is a valuable tool to aid any future recovery if we happen to have issues while flying around New Zealand To give yourself and passengers a better chance of being pinpointed very quickly in an emergency then it s got to be a great investment ii PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE think having spidertracks on board and having the ability to flight follow on the Internet especially when operating into areas where there is no radio coverage and to know your family can see when you have landed safely is worth while The spider ST 003 has been specifically designed for use in light aircraft It is just 995 and is portable so can be moved between aircraft or hard wired into the aircraft With a view of the satel lites it will transmit the aircraft s position every two minutes including altitude as well
25. safety is compromised Treated it can be removed relatively easily Left alone it can continue to eat away at the metal The result can be holes and thinning and an acceleration of metal fatigue resulting in cracking Water and salt together make a powerful corrosive which is why aircraft operating near saltwater can suffer corrosion faster Industrial pollutants in the air also can speed the process WHAT S AN OWNER TO DO Owners should go over materials from Cessna and have their mechanic inspect the airplane accordingly If corrosion is found its depth should be evaluated and then it must be cleaned up If damage is minimal and non structural a primer or other special sealant noted in the service manual should be applied to the affected area If damage is more severe parts may need to be replaced Areas affected by corrosion and fatigue vary by aircraft but common ones are landing gear strut braced wings airframe ribs and cantilever wing attach points Because they are subjected to thermal cycles and weather related water leaks the cabins also are susceptible as upholstery can absorb and retain moisture Aircraft owners and maintainers can take steps to ward off corrosion by rinsing and cleaning their planes especially exposed areas such as the landing gear wheel wells and other joints and gaps where debris collects If paint chips repair it promptly And if hangaring is not possible keep your plane covered and
26. sassemble inspections were incorporated in a task due every 4 years for all kinds of operations e The Corrosion Prevention amp Control Program inspections were incorporated into the chapter five inspection tasks e Supplemental Inspection Documents were also incorporated into the chapter five inspection tasks e Inspection items deemed redundant unnecessary or speculative were deleted THERE S A CLEAN SHINY AIRCRAFT IN EVERY CESSNA CLEANING KIT BAG The switch over of maintenance programs is as easy as performing Inspection Document 5 15 0A at your next annual inspection or the end of your Phase Card or Progressive operations cycle Specially formulated to preserve Inspection Document 5 15 0A is the inspection package to use when complying with 14 CFR 91 409 It is not a leather surfaces and even windows standalone document and must be used as part of the total maintenance program Every 12 calendar months The Cessna Cleaning Kit puts six Inspection Document 5 15 0A must be accomplished as the annual inspection Customers operating for hire cleaners spot removers and waxes under 14 CFR 91 are required to perform the same inspection every 100 hours in one easy bag Or purchase separately for specific needs REVISION 24 OF THE CARAVAN MAINTENANCE MANUAL SATISFIES 14 CFR 43 UOQUTUQQUUQQUOOOQUONQUOUOQUOOOUTEOQUOOOUUEOUTOCAUT CAAT EATEN CARE GUIDE APPENDIX D AS FOLLOWS eee For more information or to order e Inspection Docum
27. sheltered during wet or severe weather The fact is that corrosion and metal fatigue are going to happen Gamble says Airplanes are going to age like people do and you have to do things to maintain the safety of them Adopting the recommendations contained in the supplemental inspections are the actions necessary to maintain an aging airplane Customer Access Page gt CessnaSupport com Website Gets More Personalized THERE ARE NEW ENHANCEMENTS TO THE CUSTOMER ACCESS PAGE ON CESSNASUPPORT COM MAKING THE WEBSITE MORE PERSONALIZED AND USER FRIENDLY gt My Information Welcome Cessna Customer Last Logon 091 812011 My Aircraft into Cuctomune Models EE MY INFORMATION BOX IS YOUR CONTACT INFO ACCURATE You will notice a new My Information box in the upper left corner of the homepage The new addition offers a My Aircraft Info link that directly ties you to your subscription information serialized service document search listing serialized flight documents and current contact information Social Media buttons are also provided for Cessna s Twitter Facebook and YouTube sites For the My Contact Information box you can make sure your personal contact information is accurate for Cessna to contact you for any issues related to your aircraft Operators of legacy and production Citations and Propeller aircraft alike will benefit from the Aircraft Publications page which provides a
28. t a small electromagnet winds a spring that powers the clock every few seconds When an aircraft equipped with an hour meter is shut down the clock can sometimes be heard making its last few ticks ready to be wound next time power is applied Current production 172 182 206 and the majority of Cessna out of production single engine aircraft use an oil pressure switch to power the mechanical hour meter In order for the instru ment to record hours the master switch must be ON and the engine oil pressure must be at a suf ficient level to activate the oil pressure switch THE DIGITAL HOUR METER The Cessna 162 Skycatcher records flight time when the engine is operated above 600 RPM Flight time is displayed as TOTAL HRS on the Engine page of the G300 primary flight display TIME IN SERVICE The mechanical recording tachometers typically installed in single engine Cessna airplanes are calibrated for the cruise RPM of the installation The tachometer calculates time in service by mechanically dividing the accumulated number of engine revolutions by the cruise revolutions per hour for which it is calibrated Therefore it will record one hour of operation if the engine is operated for one hour at the calibrated cruise RPM However if the engine is operated at 75 of the calibrated cruise RPM for one hour the instrument will record 45 minutes of operation i PLEASE SEE NEXT PAGE Electronic recording tachometers
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30. ter information now Need additional information or a quote Let us know what it is and we ll immediately go to work and quickly contact you It s your connection to the quickest and best service in the business 7 Service y Parts amp Programs Click here now lt A Textron Company Serve Support Surpass Winter is here and it s time to get the airplane prepared for the cold days ahead Wise pilots will also prepare themselves for winter operations as well as their planes A review of the Icing section of the Pilot Safety and Warning Supplement or for Caravan pilots Cessna s Winter Ops Seminars or Online Icing training will better prepare everyone for the weather to come www Cessnaelearning com Below are suggestions for keep ing an airplane in tip top shape through the winter months STORING THE AIRPLANE FOR THE WINTER PREPARATION Wash the exterior and apply a high quality wax This will protect the paint and helps prevent accu mulation of snow and ice if stored outside Survey all the items in the cabin Check for articles or equipment that would not survive the frigid temperature of winter Also look for water bottles or containers with liquids that could freeze and burst leaving the airplane a mess when the temperatures warm back up STORAGE Storing an airplane in a hangar is best For airplanes that will be staying outside for the winter it is good to give some
31. thought to the location the airplane will be moored Things to consider are e Prevailing winds the airframe and flight controls will endure less stress from the winter winds if the airplane is parked into the wind san di Fat Su e Snow drifts park the airplane in an area that isn t prone to them and is less likely to be plowed e Snow plows on airport ramps during snow removal plows can move a lot of snow so don t let the airplane get buried m MOORING Ensure that the airplane is parked where there are dedicated anchors in the ground to tie the airplane down It will be necessary to tie down at each wing the tail and the nose gear This serves the obvious purpose of keeping winds from upsetting the airplane But tying the air plane down at the nose gear will assist in preventing the nose from coming off the ground either from wind or snow accumula tion The parking brake should be disengaged and chocks installed in front of and behind the main wheels If the airplane is going to be moored off of the concrete or asphalt ramp put shoring materials like plywood under the tires to prevent them from sinking into soft ground and loosening the tie downs Flight controls should have gust locks installed to prevent contact with the mechanical stops m COVERS AND PLUGS All openings in the airplane should be plugged covered or closed This will prevent the accumulation of snow and ice in critical ar
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