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Inspection - Cabin Sliding window

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Overview

This service bulletin from Stinson Division addresses an inspection and modification for the cabin sliding window on Stinson 108-1 through 108-1989 aircraft. It recommends a precautionary measure to prevent cracking at the window knob.

  • Bulletin number is 253.
  • Models affected are 108-1 through 108-1989.
  • Date of the bulletin is September 2, 1947.
  • Recommends using two 5/8" washers during installation.
  • Modification is not mandatory.
  • No direct labor support will be provided for this modification.
  • Change incorporated in serial number 108-1990 and up.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Service Bulletins
Year
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1947
File size
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43 KB
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univair.com
Language
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en
About this document
What is the Inspection - Cabin Sliding window?

The Inspection - Cabin Sliding window is a service bulletins for the STINSON 108-2, dated 1947.

What year was the Inspection - Cabin Sliding window published?

The Inspection - Cabin Sliding window — the STINSON 108-2 service bulletins on file — is dated 1947.

How rare is it?
1,680STINSON 108-2 registered worldwide · 1,663 active

Common. More common than 98% of the aircraft models we track.

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Inspection Recommendation

The bulletin recommends removing the knob of the sliding window and reinstalling it with two 5/8" washers to prevent cracking.

Models Affected

The bulletin applies to Stinson aircraft models 108-1 through 108-1989.

Modification Details

The modification involves the installation of washers on each side of the window panels.

Mandatory Status

The bulletin states that the modification is not mandatory.

Serial Number Update

The change has been incorporated in all airplanes with serial number 108-1990 and up.

Contact Information

The bulletin is signed by Rolland Boardman, Service Manager of Stinson Division.

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SERVICE BULLETIN Stinson Division TITLE: Inspection - Cabin Sliding window BULLETIN NO. 253 MODELS AFFECTED: 108-1 through 108-1989 PAGE 1 of 1 DATE: September 2, 1947 Gentlemen: As a precaution against possible cracking of the sliding window, at the knob, we recommend the following correction on airplanes in the above category. Remove the knob and re-instPll using two 5/8" washers, one on each side of the window panels. This change has been incorporated on all airplanes serial number 108-1990 and up. This bulletin is not mandatory, and we will not participate in any direct labor involved in making this modification. RB:df Yours very truly, STINSON DIVISION Rolland Boardman Service Man~ger Note: This bulletin originally written and signed by George Martin