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Cessna 208 Series Aeroplanes

AD/CESSNA 208/19 Amdt 3	Flight and Ground Icing Operations	15/2010

Applicability:	Cessna Models 208 and 208B aeroplanes certified for flight into known icing conditions.
Requirement:	1. If the aeroplane will be operated in ground icing conditions (defined under Visual/Tactile Check in the LIMITATIONS section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)), install the pilot assist handle SK208-146-2 subkit (part number (P/N) SK208-146-2 or approved equivalent part number) in accordance with step 4 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Caravan Service Kit No.SK208-146 dated 4 October 2004.2. Insert the text in Appendix 1 of this AD after the “OTHER LIMITATIONS” in the LIMITATIONS section of the Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA-approved AFM.3. For Cessna Model 208B with Pratt & Whitney of Canada Ltd., PT6A-114 Turbo Prop engine installed (600 SHP) or equivalent, and equipped with a cargo pod and pneumatic de-icing boots, do one of the following:(i) Install Cessna Accessory Kit AK208-6C per Cessna Service Bulletin CAB95-19; or(ii) Install a placard in view of the pilot which states “This airplane is prohibited from flight in known or forecast icing”.4. For all Cessna Model 208 and 208B aeroplanes equipped with a cargo pod and pneumatic de-icing boots and not included in Requirement 3 of this AD, do one of the following:(i) Install Cessna Accessory Kit AK208-6C per Cessna Service Bulletin CAB93-20 Revision 1; or(ii) Install a placard in view of the pilot with the following words: “This airplane is prohibited from flight in known or forecast icing”.5. Insert the text in Appendix 2 of this AD to the equipment listed under “FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING” in the “KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS” in the LIMITATIONS section of the Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA-approved AFM.
	6. Delete the text in Appendix 3 of this AD from the “REQUIRED EQUIPMENT” in the LIMITATIONS section of the Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA-approved AFM Supplement S1 “Known Icing Equipment”.Appendix 1COLD WEATHER OPERATIONSThe airplane must be equipped with the following equipment when operating at an airport in the ground icing conditions defined under `Visual/Tactile Check' in the LIMITATIONS section:1. Pilot assist handle, Cessna P/N SK208-146-2 (or FAA-approved equivalent part number)Appendix 2Lower main landing gear leading edge deice bootsCargo pod nosecap deice bootAppendix 3The following additional equipment is not required for flight into icing conditions as defined by FAR 25, but may be installed on early serial airplanes by using optional accessory Kit AK208-6. On later serial airplanes, this equipment may be included with the flight into known icing package. If installed, this equipment must be fully operational.Note: FAA AD 2006-01-11R1 Amdt 39-14515 refers.

Applicability:

Cessna Models 208 and 208B aeroplanes certified for flight into known icing conditions.

Requirement:

1. If the aeroplane will be operated in ground icing conditions (defined under Visual/Tactile Check in the LIMITATIONS section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)), install the pilot assist handle SK208-146-2 subkit (part number (P/N) SK208-146-2 or approved equivalent part number) in accordance with step 4 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Cessna Caravan Service Kit No.SK208-146 dated 4 October 2004.2. Insert the text in Appendix 1 of this AD after the “OTHER LIMITATIONS” in the LIMITATIONS section of the Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA-approved AFM.3. For Cessna Model 208B with Pratt & Whitney of Canada Ltd., PT6A-114 Turbo Prop engine installed (600 SHP) or equivalent, and equipped with a cargo pod and pneumatic de-icing boots, do one of the following:(i) Install Cessna Accessory Kit AK208-6C per Cessna Service Bulletin CAB95-19; or(ii) Install a placard in view of the pilot which states “This airplane is prohibited from flight in known or forecast icing”.4. For all Cessna Model 208 and 208B aeroplanes equipped with a cargo pod and pneumatic de-icing boots and not included in Requirement 3 of this AD, do one of the following:(i) Install Cessna Accessory Kit AK208-6C per Cessna Service Bulletin CAB93-20 Revision 1; or(ii) Install a placard in view of the pilot with the following words: “This airplane is prohibited from flight in known or forecast icing”.5. Insert the text in Appendix 2 of this AD to the equipment listed under “FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING” in the “KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS” in the LIMITATIONS section of the Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA-approved AFM.

6. Delete the text in Appendix 3 of this AD from the “REQUIRED EQUIPMENT” in the LIMITATIONS section of the Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA-approved AFM Supplement S1 “Known Icing Equipment”.Appendix 1COLD WEATHER OPERATIONSThe airplane must be equipped with the following equipment when operating at an airport in the ground icing conditions defined under `Visual/Tactile Check' in the LIMITATIONS section:1. Pilot assist handle, Cessna P/N SK208-146-2 (or FAA-approved equivalent part number)Appendix 2Lower main landing gear leading edge deice bootsCargo pod nosecap deice bootAppendix 3The following additional equipment is not required for flight into icing conditions as defined by FAR 25, but may be installed on early serial airplanes by using optional accessory Kit AK208-6. On later serial airplanes, this equipment may be included with the flight into known icing package. If installed, this equipment must be fully operational.Note: FAA AD 2006-01-11R1 Amdt 39-14515 refers.

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