Caravan Service Bulletin

September 13, 2011 CAB11-7

TITLE ENGINE MOUNT INSPECTION FOR SUFFICIENT PAINT COVERAGE EFFECTIVITY Group A Airplanes Model 208 208B Serial Numbers 20800417 thru 20800423, 20800500 thru 20800522 208B1262 thru 208B1317, 208B2000 thru 208B2089, 208B2091 thru 208B2185

Group B Airplanes Model 208 208B Serial Numbers 20800001 thru 20800415 208B0001 thru 208B1261

PURPOSE It has been reported that some engine mounts may have left the Cessna factory with specic areas that do not have sufcient paint coverage. This service bulletin provides an inspection at specied areas of the engine mount to see if there is sufcient paint coverage. If an area is examined and there is not sufcient paint coverage and no corrosion is found, paint is applied to the area. If corrosion is found, repairs are accomplished in accordance with the Model 208 Structural Repair Manual. COMPLIANCE Recommended: Should be accomplished at the next 200-hour or 12-month (annual-type) inspection, whichever occurs rst. APPROVAL FAA approval has been obtained on technical data in this publication that affects airplane type design. Page 1 of 7
To obtain satisfactory results, procedures specied in this publication must be accomplished in accordance with accepted methods and prevailing government regulations. Cessna Aircraft Company cannot be responsible for the quality of work performed in accomplishing the requirements of this publication.
Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer Service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277, U.S.A. (316) 517-5800, Facsimile (316) 517-7271 www.cessnasupport.com

COPYRIGHT 2011

MAN-HOURS The inspection for sufcient paint coverage is to be done during a scheduled inspection. If necessary, 0.4 man-hour for each area that must be repaired. If necessary, 1.0 man-hour per airplane to get access, set up for the repair, and mix paint and primer. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS Change In Weight And Balance Negligible Material Information The part below may be necessary: New P/N MS20365-720C Quantity 4 (If required) Description Nut Old P/N Same Disposition Discard

The materials below, or equivalent, may be necessary. NAME Paint, Polyurethane Liquid, Hi-Solid NUMBER A00593 (CMFS037) MANUFACTURER Sherwin-Williams 101 Prospect Ave N W Ste 1020 Cleveland, OH 44115 USA AkzoNobel 1 East Water Waukegan, Il 60085 USA Sherwin-Williams 101 Prospect Ave N W Ste 1020 Cleveland, OH 44115 USA Sherwin-Williams 101 Prospect Ave N W Ste 1020 Cleveland, OH 44115 USA AkzoNobel 1 East Water Waukegan, Il 60085 USA USE To paint the area of the modication

Primer Hardener

CA109

To harden the primer

*Paint Activator

CM0830H18 (or use CM0830991 as an equivalent)

To activate the paint

*Paint Hardener

CM0830081

To harden the paint

Primer Base

454-4-1

To prime the area of the modication

*As an equivalent, you can use CM0830C86 Hardener / Activator to activate/harden the paint.

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Prepare the airplane for maintenance. A. B. C. Electrically ground the airplane. Make sure that all switches are in the OFF/NORM position. Disconnect electrical power from the airplane. (1) (2) D. Disconnect external electrical power. Disconnect the airplane battery.

Attach maintenance warning tags to the battery and external power receptacle that have "DO NOT CONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER - MAINTENANCE IN PROGRESS" written on them.

2.

(Refer to Figure 1, Detail A.) Do an inspection of the specied areas of the engine mount that follow to see if there is sufcient paint coverage. (Refer to the Model 208 Structural Repair Manual, Chapter 51, Corrosion - Repair.) NOTE: Cessna has issued this service bulletin because some engine mounts may have come from the factory and/or Customer Service Parts and Programs with one or more areas where there is not sufcient paint coverage. The Cessna recommended Maintenance Manual annual inspection already has an engine mount paint and corrosion inspection that should capture areas where there is not sufcient paint. This service bulletin has been issued to emphasize the already required inspection. A. B. Do an inspection of all bore areas for areas where there is not sufcient paint coverage. Do an inspection of all welded joint areas where there is not sufcient paint coverage. Do an inspection of all clevis areas for areas where there is not sufcient paint coverage. If all of the inspection areas are sufciently painted and there is no corrosion, go to Step 3. If one or more of the areas are not sufciently painted and there is no corrosion, do as follows: (Refer to the Model 208 Maintenance Manual, Chapter 20, Interior and Exterior Finish - Cleaning/Painting.) (1) As necessary to apply paint, remove engine mount attach bolts one at a time. Discard the nuts and keep the bolts. Use an engine hoist to support the engine while each bolt is removed. NOTE: You will remove only one engine mount attach bolt at a time and then install it again before you remove another engine mount attach bolt. (2) (3) Clean the surface area in accordance with Chapter 20 of the maintenance manual. With a brush, apply primer to the area. NOTE: Depending on air temperature and humidity, the primer can take up to six hours to dry. (4) (5) (6) C. Apply paint to the area. Install the kept engine mount attach bolts with the new MS20365-720C Nuts. After all areas are sufciently painted and all engine mount attach bolts installed, remove the engine hoist. Go to Step 3.

If one or more of the areas are not sufciently painted and there is corrosion, do as follows: (1) As necessary to repair damage and apply paint, remove engine mount attach bolts one at a time. Discard the nuts and keep the bolts. Use an engine hoist to support the engine while each bolt is removed. NOTE: You will remove only one engine mount attach bolt at a time and then install it again before you remove another engine mount attach bolt.

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Determine the degree of corrosion damage. (Refer to the Model 208 Structural Repair Manual, Chapter 51, Corrosion - Repair.) (a) If the damage is within repairable limits, do as follows: 1 Repair the damage. (Refer to the Model 208 Structural Repair Manual, Chapter 51, Corrosion - Repair.) NOTE: To remove corrosion in areas where it is not easy to get access, you can use a berglass spot-sanding pen or an emery cloth to remove light surface corrosion. 2 3 Clean the surface area in accordance with Chapter 20 of the maintenance manual. With a brush, apply primer to the area. NOTE: Depending on air temperature and humidity, the primer can take up to six hours to dry. 4 5 (b) Apply paint to the area. Go to Step 3.

If there is severe corrosion and the damage is not within repairable limits, contact Cessna Customer Care at 316-517-5800 for disposition.

(3)

Install the kept engine mount attach bolts with the new MS20365-720C Nuts. After all areas are repaired and sufciently painted and all engine mount attach bolts installed, remove the engine hoist.

3. 4.

Remove maintenance warning tags and connect the airplane battery. Make an entry in the airplane logbook that states compliance and method of compliance with this service bulletin. NOTE: This information must be considered an amendment to the Cessna Manufacturer's Service/Maintenance Manual and should be accomplished within the specied time requirement.

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Figure 1. Engine Mount Inspection for Sufcient Paint Coverage (Sheet 1)

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CREDIT For Group A airplanes: The inspection for sufcient paint coverage is to be done during a scheduled inspection. Applicable parts credit will be provided for accomplishment of this service bulletin. NOTE: A single purchase per Cessna Caravan or Propjet Service Facility of one gallon of paint and associated activator/hardener and one gallon of primer base and associated hardener will be covered when supported with a paid invoice included with your Warranty Claim. If necessary, a labor allowance credit of 0.4 man-hour for each area that must be repaired. If necessary, 1.0 man-hour per airplane to get access, set up for the repair, and mix paint and primer. To receive credit, the work must be completed and a Warranty Claim submitted by a Caravan or Propjet Authorized Service Facility within 30 calendar days of service bulletin compliance before the credit expiration dates shown below. Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 4, 2012 International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 4, 2012 Special Note to Cessna Caravan or Propjet Authorized Service Facilities: When you complete the Warranty Claim, the labor allowance claimed shall be itemized for each above action completed and a paint/primer paid invoice shall accompany the Warranty Claim.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION On September 13, 2011 the following Owner Advisory message will be sent to applicable owners of record in CAB11-7A. Dear Cessna Caravan Owner: This Owner Advisory is to inform you that CAB11-7 has been issued. It has been reported that some engine mounts may have left the Cessna factory with specic areas that do not have sufcient paint coverage. This service bulletin provides an inspection at specied areas of the engine mount to see if there is sufcient paint coverage. If an area is examined and there is not sufcient paint coverage and no corrosion is found, paint is applied to the area. If corrosion is found, repairs are accomplished in accordance with the Model 208 Structural Repair Manual. Compliance is Recommended: Should be accomplished at the next 200-hour or 12-month (annual-type) inspection, whichever occurs rst. The information contained in the referenced Cessna Service Bulletin shall be considered an amendment to the Cessna Manufacturers Service/Maintenance Manual and should be accomplished within the specied time requirement. Credit Information For Group A airplanes: The inspection for sufcient paint coverage is to be done during a scheduled inspection. Applicable parts credit will be provided for accomplishment of this service bulletin. NOTE: A single purchase per Cessna Caravan or Propjet Service Facility of one gallon of paint and associated activator/hardener and one gallon of primer base and associated hardener will be covered when supported with a paid invoice included with your Warranty Claim. If necessary, a labor allowance credit of 0.4 man-hour for each area that must be repaired. If necessary, 1.0 man-hour per airplane to get access, set up for the repair, and mix paint and primer. To receive credit, the work must be completed and a Warranty Claim submitted by a Caravan or Propjet Authorized Service Facility within 30 calendar days of service bulletin compliance before the credit expiration dates shown below. Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 4, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 4, 2012 International Please contact a Cessna Caravan or Propjet Authorized Service Facility for detailed information and arrange to have Cessna Service Bulletin CAB11-7 accomplished on your airplane. As a convenience, service documents are now available online to all our customers through a simple, free-of-charge registration process. If you would like to sign up, please visit the www.cessnasupport.com Customer Access link to register.

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