Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L00241:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L00241
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 3230–6517

1.a. through 1.d.; accomplish one of the following:

           (i) Replace the bellcrank with a new bellcrank; or,

           (ii) Prohibit the use of flaps through the actions of Requirement 3 of this Directive.

        For the replacement, action in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of SB No. CAB02-12 Revision 1, dated 27 January 2003, and the Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Caravan Service Kit No. SK208-148A, dated 27 January 2003, or refer to the Maintenance Manual, Chapter 27, Flap System - Maintenance Practices, for bellcrank removal and installation procedures.

        For the flap prohibition, use the information in the Temporary Revision 208PHTR02, dated 23 September 2003.

      2. For Group 2 aircraft:

        a. Repetitive Inspections: Inspect, using eddy current method, any inboard forward flap bellcrank part number 2622281-2, 2622281-12, 2692001-2, or FAA-approved equivalent part number for cracks, in accordance with the Inspection Instructions of Cessna Caravan Service Bulletin (SB) No. CAB02-1, dated 11 February 2002, and the applicable maintenance manual.

        b. Initial replacement: Replace any inboard forward flap bellcrank, part number 2622281-2, 2622281-12, 2692001-2, or FAA-approved equivalent part number, in accordance with the Instructions of SB No. CAB02-1, and the applicable maintenance manual.  For new flap bellcrank part number 2622311-7 or FAA-approved equivalent part number, follow the Accomplishment Instructions of SB No. CAB02-12 Revision 1, and the Accomplishment Instructions of Service Kit No. SK208-148A.  Replace with either (i) or (ii) below, or prohibit the use of the flaps through the actions of Requirement 3 of this Directive:

           (i) a new flap bellcrank with the same part number 2622281-2, 2622281-12, 2692001-2, or FAA-approved equivalent part number; or,

           (ii) a new flap bellcrank part number 2622311-7 or FAA-approved equivalent part number.

        c. Life Limits (Repetitive Replacements):

           (i) The life limit for the inboard forward flap bellcranks part number 2622281-2, 2622281-12, 2692001-2, or FAA-approved equivalent part number is 7,000 landings.  Repetitive inspections every 500 landings begin at 4,000 landings (refer Requirement 2.a.).

           (ii) The life limit for the inboard forward flap bellcranks part number 2622311-7 or FAA-approved equivalent part number is 40,000 landings.  No repetitive inspections are required on these bellcranks.

      Accomplish replacements in accordance with Requirement 2.b. service information.

   Note 1:  Inboard forward flap bellcranks part number 2622281-2, 2622281-12, or 2692001-2 with 7,000 landings or more do not have to be replaced until 75 landings after 20 February 2003 (the effective date of AD/CESSNA 208/13).

      3. Insert Temporary Revision, 208PHTR02, into the applicable pilot's operating handbook and approved aircraft flight manual.  Make an entry into the aircraft records showing compliance with this requirement.

        a. This procedure applies to Models 208 and 208B land aircraft.  For other aircraft configurations (for example, amphibians and floatplanes), the aircraft must be operated with the flaps up per the appropriate aircraft flight