Model 208 Series Maintenance Manual (Rev 39)

8-00-00 (Original Issue)

LEVELING AND WEIGHING - GENERAL

1. Scope
A. This chapter provides information necessary to properly level the airplane for any maintenance, overhaul or major repairs which
might become necessary.
B. For information on airplane weighing procedures, refer to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
2. Tools, Equipment and Material
NAME NUMBER MANUFACTURER USE
Spirit Level Commercially available Bubble level used to level
airplane.
3. Definition
A. Leveling.
(1) The section on leveling provides maintenance practices and instructions for longitudinal and lateral leveling of the airplane.
This leveling is accomplished using a spirit level of at least 18 inches in length.

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LEVELING - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

1. General
A. To obtain longitudinal leveling indication, points are provided on left side of airplane fuselage.
(1) 208 and 208 Cargomaster leveling points are as follows: FS 209.00, WL 97.50 and FS 227.00, WL 97.50.
(2) 208B, 208B Super Cargomaster and 208B Passenger leveling points are as follows: FS 239.05, WL 97.50 and FS
272.13, WL 97.50.
B. Longitudinal leveling of the airplane for weighing will require that the main landing gear be supported by stands, blocks, etc. on
the main gear scales to a position at least four inches higher than the nose gear as it rests on an appropriate scale. This initial
elevated position will compensate for the difference in waterline station between the main and nose gear so that final leveling
can be accomplished solely by deflating the nose gear tire.
NOTE: Since the nose gear strut on this airplane contains an oil snubber for shock absorption rather than an
air/oil shock strut, it cannot be deflated to aid in airplane leveling.
C. The airplane can also be leveled longitudinally by raising or lowering the airplane at the jack points.
D. Lateral leveling indication is obtained inside airplane by placing a spirit level directly on seat rails just aft of crew doors
(removing carpet if necessary), allowing level to be observed from outside of airplane.
2. Longitudinal Leveling Using Fuselage Leveling Points
A. Leveling Procedures (Refer to Figure 201).
(1) Remove screws at longitudinal leveling points located on left side of fuselage.
(2) Obtain two screws of sufficient length to provide resting points for level.
(3) Install screws at longitudinal leveling points on fuselage.
(4) Position a spirit level on screws.
(5) Observe level.
(6) To level airplane longitudinally, deflate nose gear tire to properly center bubble in level.
3. Longitudinal Leveling Using Pilot's Seat Rails.
A. Leveling Procedures (Refer to Figure 201).
(1) Move pilot's seat to the most forward position.
(2) Place level on top of (and parallel to) seat rail, just aft of pilot’s seat.
(3) Observe level.
(4) To level airplane longitudinally, deflate nose gear tire to properly center bubble in level.
4. Lateral Leveling
A. Leveling Procedures (Refer to Figure 201).
(1) Place a spirit level directly on seat rails just aft of crew doors, removing carpet if necessary.
(2) Observe level.
(3) To level airplane laterally, deflate main gear tire to properly center bubble in level.

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Figure 201 : Sheet 1 : Leveling Points

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Figure 201 : Sheet 2 : Leveling Points

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