SERVICE BULLETIN
STINSON 108-2 · Service Bulletins
Overview
This service bulletin addresses leakage issues in the cabin door windows of Stinson 108-2 aircraft. It provides recommendations for sealing the upper and lower rear corners of the cabin windows to prevent rain from entering the cabin.
- Bulletin No. 247 issued on April 29, 1947.
- Models affected: 108-1990 through 108-2394.
- Leakage reported at upper and lower rear corners of cabin windows.
- Sealing compound recommended for window tracks.
- One direct labor hour allowed for compliance.
- Claims for labor must be filed within ninety days.
- Airplanes serial number 2395 and up will be sealed at the factory.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Service Bulletins
- Year ·
- 1947
- File size ·
- 75 KB
- Copy found at ·
- univair.com
- Language ·
- en
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The SERVICE BULLETIN is a service bulletins for the STINSON 108-2, dated 1947.
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In this document
Leakage Issue
Reported cases of rain filtering into the cabin through window corners.
Recommended Action
Treat the aft ends of the upper and lower sliding window track with sealing compound.
Sealing Compound Types
Recommended compounds include Mastiseal, Alumilastic C-2, and Zinc Chromate Compound.
Labor Allowance
One direct labor hour per airplane allowed at regular warranty rate.
Claims Submission
Claims for labor must be filed within ninety days from the bulletin issuance.
Factory Sealing
Airplanes serial number 2395 and up will be sealed at the factory.
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Full document text
SERVICE BULLETIN STINSON DIVISION CorosoLJDATBD VULTD: AIRcaAFr CoiiPoRATIOII' WAYNE, MICHIGAN TITLE' Leakage - Cabin Door Windows MODELS AFFECTED, 108-1990 thl'OUSh 108-2394 Gentlemen: BULLETIN NO. 247 PAGE 1 OF 1 DATE' April 29, 1947 There has been reported a few cases of where rain has filtered into the cabin interior through the upper and lower rear corners of the cabin windows on airplanes within the above serial numbers. This is not a mandatory correction, but should the problem be en- countered we recommend that the aft ends of the upper and lower sliding window track be treated with a sealing compound. The track in the cabin door should be filled with sealer for a distance of about one inch forward of the rear window frame. Using a putty knife or similar tool the sealing compound should be pressed well into the channel making sure that the aft edge of the channel and window frame are sealed. The sketch below illustrates only the lower corner, but the upper corner should be similarly treated. The following types of sealing compounds are recommended: Mastiseal - Ditzler Color Company Alumilastic C-2 - Parr Paint and Color Company Zinc Chromate Compound - Equivalent of AAF Spec. 3598, Cond. B. For compliance with this bulletin, where necessar), we will allow one direct labor hour per airplane at our regular warranty rate. All claims for labor allowance under this bulletin must be filed within ninety days from date of bulletin issuance. Airplanes serial number 2395 and up will be sealed at tne factory. Cement 1ndow Track George Martin Service Manager