Caravan
SERVICE BULLETIN
CAB-30-05
TITLE
ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION - SINGLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR TKS AIRCRAFT
EFFECTIVITY
MODEL
208B
SERIAL NUMBERS
208B0001 thru 208B1189, 208B1191 thru
208B1215, 208B1217 thru 208B1313, 208B1315 thru 208B1999, 208B2092 thru 208B2418
REASON
To announce the availability of a retrofit to the single-filter element on some airplanes with the TKS
Ice Protection System.
DESCRIPTION
This service bulletin transmits CAV Aerospace Service Letter SL 13120-20-30-001, Cessna 208B Caravan
TKS Ice Protection System Single Filter Installation, which provides parts and instructions to change the five-filter element in the TKS Ice Protection System to a single-filter element.
COMPLIANCE
OPTIONAL. This service bulletin can be accomplished at the discretion of the owner.
APPROVAL
Cessna received FAA approval for the technical data in this publication that changes the airplane type design.
Cessna received EASA approval for the technical data in this publication that changes the airplane type design.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE INFORMATION
MODEL
208B
WEIGHT CHANGE
ARM
RESULTANT MOMENT
MOMENT/100
-2.09 pounds
199.70 inches
-417.373 inch-pounds
-4.17 inch-pounds
REFERENCES
Cessna Model 208 Aircraft Maintenance Manual
NOTE: Make sure all publications used are complete and current. Refer to www.cessnasupport.com.
NOTE: This information must be considered an amendment to the Cessna Manufacturer's
Service/Maintenance Manual.
PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED
Cessna Model 208 Aircraft Maintenance Manual
October 3, 2014
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Caravan
SERVICE BULLETIN
CAB-30-05
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Prepare the airplane for maintenance as follows:
A.
Electrically ground the airplane.
B.
Make sure that all switches are in the OFF/NORM position.
C.
Disconnect electrical power from the airplane.
(1) Disconnect external electrical power.
(2) Disconnect the airplane battery.
D.
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.
Do the Propeller Flow And Port Pressure Test in accordance with the Model 208 Maintenance Manual,
Chapter 30, TKS Propeller Flow and Test Port Pressure - Adjustment/Test.
3.
Get access to the TKS fluid tank as follows: (Refer to the Model 208 Maintenance Manual, Chapter 30,
TKS Anti-Ice Fluid Tank Components - Maintenance Practices.)
A.
Open the aft-center cargo pod door to get access to the fluid tank and aft bulkhead.
B.
Remove the screw and the nut that attach the bonding jumper to the bulkhead.
C.
Turn the quarter-turn fasteners that attach the aft bulkhead to the drip pan and the cargo pod.
NOTE: On airplanes that have the TAS antenna installed, it is necessary to disconnect the coaxial cable and remove the screws and conduit.
D.
Remove the aft bulkhead from the cargo pod.
4.
Accomplish CAV Aerospace Service Letter SL 13120-20-30-001, Cessna 208B Caravan TKS Ice
Protection System Single Filter Installation.
NOTE: You can disconnect the TKS line at the fuselage belly fitting/test port when you accomplish Steps
3D and 3E of the CAV Aerospace Service Letter SL 13120-20-30-001. Refer to the Model 208
Maintenance Manual, Chapter 30, TKS Propeller Flow and Test Port Pressure - Adjustment/Test for the location of the test port.
5.
Do the Propeller Flow And Port Pressure Test in accordance with the Model 208 Maintenance Manual,
Chapter 30, TKS Propeller Flow and Test Port Pressure - Adjustment/Test.
6.
Install the Items that you removed to get access to the TKS fluid tank as follows: (Refer to the Model 208
Maintenance Manual, Chapter 30, TKS Anti-Ice Fluid Tank Components - Maintenance Practices.)
A.
Put the aft bulkhead in position in the cargo pod.
B.
Turn the quarter-turn fasteners that attach the aft bulkhead to the drip pan and the cargo pod.
C.
Install the screw and nut that attach the bonding jumper to the bulkhead.
D.
Make sure that there is a good electrical bond at the bonding jumper. (Refer to the Model 208
Maintenance Manual, Chapter 20, Electrical Bonding - Maintenance Practices.)
E.
On airplanes that have the TAS antenna installed, install the screws and connect the antenna coaxial cable and conduit.
F.
Close the cargo pod doors.
7.
Remove the maintenance warning tags and connect the airplane battery.
8.
Make an entry in the airplane logbook stating this service bulletin has been installed.
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SERVICE BULLETIN
CAB-30-05
MATERIAL INFORMATION
Refer to CAV Aerospace Service Letter SL 13120-20-30-001, Cessna 208B Caravan TKS Ice Protection
System Single Filter Installation.
October 3, 2014
CAB-30-05
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Caravan
OWNER ADVISORY
CAB-30-05
TITLE
ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION - SINGLE FILTER ELEMENT FOR TKS AIRCRAFT
TO:
Cessna 208B Owners with the TKS Ice Protection System for Cargo Pod Equipped Airplanes
REASON
This owner advisory is to inform you that CAB-30-05 has been issued to announce the availability of a retrofit to the single-filter element on some airplanes with the TKS Ice Protection System.
DESCRIPTION
CAB-30-05 transmits CAV Aerospace Service Letter SL 13120-20-30-001, Cessna 208B Caravan TKS
Ice Protection System Single Filter Installation, which provides parts and instructions to change the five-filter element in the TKS Ice Protection System to a single-filter element.
COMPLIANCE
OPTIONAL. This service bulletin can be accomplished at the discretion of the owner.
LABOR HOURS
As necessary
Please contact a Cessna Caravan Authorized Service Facility for detailed information and arrange to have Cessna service bulletin CAB-30-05 accomplished on your airplane.
Select this link for an instructional video: http://textron.vo.llnwd.net/o25/CES/CustomerService/CAB-30-05/CAB-30-05.html
NOTE: 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 "Customer
Support Login" link at www.Cessna.com to register.
October 3, 2014
CAB-30-05
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Cessna Aircraft Company, Cessna Customer Service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277, U.S.A. 1-316-517-5800
This document contains technical data and is subject to U.S. export regulations. This information has been exported from the United States in accordance with export administration regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. ECCN: 9E991
COPYRIGHT © 2014
