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Slick Service Bulletin No. SB 1-84

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Overview

This service bulletin, issued by Slick Aircraft Products, addresses specific magneto issues affecting Cessna T210, P210, and T303 aircraft. It highlights that certain Slick 6220 and 6224 magnetos manufactured between October 1981 and March 1982 may require service before the initial 500-hour maintenance inspection. The bulletin provides detailed instructions for identifying affected magnetos, replacing the M-3122 distributor block assembly, and claiming warranty compensation for labor and parts. The document is intended for aircraft owners and maintenance personnel to ensure compliance and safety regarding the affected components.

  • Affected magnetos are Slick 6220 and 6224 manufactured between October 1981 and March 1982.
  • Only magnetos with specific serial number prefixes (e.g., 101, 110, 111, 112, 210, 202, 203) are eligible for warranty compensation.
  • Replacement of the M-3122 distributor block assembly is required for affected magnetos.
  • Slick will provide replacement parts at no charge and labor allowances up to 1.5 hours per magneto.
  • Proper logbook entries and documentation are necessary for warranty claims.

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Document details

Type
Service Bulletins
Year
1984
Pages
4
File size
88 KB
Publisher
continental.aero
Documentation completeness
3/7

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Affected Models and Magnetos

The bulletin specifically targets Cessna T210, P210, and T303 aircraft equipped with Slick 6220 and 6224 magnetos. Magnetos manufactured between October 1981 and March 1982 are identified as potentially problematic, and only those with specific serial number prefixes are eligible for warranty compensation.

Compliance Instructions

Owners are advised to verify the serial numbers of their magnetos against the specified prefixes. If affected, they should purchase the M-3122 distributor block assembly and follow the detailed steps for removal and installation as outlined in the bulletin.

Warranty and Labor Allowances

Slick offers replacement components at no charge and labor allowances of up to 1.5 hours per magneto for those with less than 500 hours of operation. Proper documentation must be submitted to claim these allowances.

Logbook Entries and Documentation

It is essential for owners to make appropriate logbook entries after the replacement of the magnetos and to retain copies of all warranty forms and receipts for future reference.

Safety notes

  • Ensure compliance with the service bulletin to maintain aircraft safety and reliability.

Full document text

CONTINENTAL AIRCRAFT ENGINE  TELEDYNE INDUSTRIES, INC. 1984 TELEDYNE CONTINENTAL MOTORS Aircraft Products Division PO Box 90 Mobile Alabama 36601 Member of GAMA General Aviation Manufacturer’s Association service bulletin 27 October 1984 TO: Aircraft Manufacturers, Distributors, and SUBSCRIBERS SUBJECT: SLICK SERVICE BULLETIN NO. SB 1-84 MODELS AFFECTED: TSIO-520 COMPLIANCE: See Slick Service Letter Teledyne Continental recommends that the attached Slick Service Bulletin SB1-84 be complied with. M84-13 Technical Portions Are FAA-DER Approved SLICK Service Bulletin ISSUED REVISED PAGE NO. REVISION MO DAY YR MO DAY YR 10 01 84 - - - Slick Aircraft Products A Division of Unison Industries, Inc. 530 Blackhawk Park Avenue Rockford, Illinois, U.S.A. 61104 1 OF 3 NONE SB 1-84 TO: Owners of Cessna T210, P210 and T303 Aircraft INFORMATION: The Service History of Slick Aircraft 6220 and 6224 Magnetos installed on Cessna T210, P210 and T303 aircraft indicates that certain magnetos manufactured between October 1981 and March 1982 may requires service prior to the initial 500 hour maintenance inspection as outlined in Slick Maintenance and Overhaul Manual L-1037. Slick has been working closely with Teledyne Continental Motors to determine the cause and extent of these magneto malfunctions. We have isolated the service problem to a particular component assembly and magneto serial number range. Slick, therefore, recommends that affected magnetos be removed from Cessna T210, P210 and T303 aircraft and the M-3122 distributor block assembly replaces. Slick is prepared to provide replacement component assemblies for all affected magnetos at no charge. Slick will also grant labor allowances up to 1-1/2 hours per magneto with less than 500 log hours, provided the terms and conditions outlined in this bulletin are satisfied by April 30, 1985. COMPLIANCE: As required PROOF OF COMPLIANCE: Appropriate logbook entries. AFFECTED: Slick 6220 and 6224 Magnetos installed on Cessna T210, P210 and T303 aircraft with magneto serial numbers that begin with one of the following 3-digit numbers. Only magnetos with these serial numbers will be considered for warranty compensation. 101 110 111 112 Example: 1120045 210 202 203 SLICK Service Bulletin SB1-84 ISSUED REVISED PAGE NO. REVISION MO DAY YR MO DAY YR 10 01 84 - - - Slick Aircraft Products A Division of Unison Industries, Inc. 530 Blackhawk Park Avenue Rockford, Illinois, U.S.A. 61104 2 OF 3 NONE MAINTENANCE PARTS AFFECTED: None. PARTS REQUIRED PER BULLETIN: M-3122 Distributor Block Assembly PARTS REQUIRED PER BULLETIN: Continued TOOLS REQUIRED PER BULLETIN: Slick T-100 Timing Assembly Tool Kit and Standard Shop Tools WEIGHT CHANGE: None. DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Verify that the first three digits of the magneto serial number begins with one of the following number combinations. Only magnetos with these serial numbers will be considered for warranty compensation. 101 110 111 112 Example: 1120045 210 202 203 2. Purchase replacement Slick M-3122 Distributor Block Assembly from any Slick Distributor. Request a Slick Warranty Form L-1042 from the distributor. 3. Remove affected magnetos from aircraft engine. 4. Install replacement components per Slick Maintenance and Overhaul Manual L-1037. 5. Install magnetos on aircraft engine. 6. Complete Slick Warranty Form L-1042 in full and attach the appropriate receipts and work orders. If the magnetos have been in service less than 500 hours, your mechanic should list any labor charge associated with the replacement of the distributor block assembly in the appropriate space provided. Slick will grant labor allowances for these magnetos up to 1-1/2 hours per magneto at posted shop rates. SLICK Service Bulletin SB1-84 ISSUED REVISED PAGE NO. REVISION MO DAY YR MO DAY YR 10 01 84 - - - Slick Aircraft Products A Division of Unison Industries, Inc. 530 Blackhawk Park Avenue Rockford, Illinois, U.S.A. 61104 3 OF 3 NONE 7. Return the affected distributor block assemblies and warranty form to the distributor that supplied the replacement parts. Retain the yellow copy of the warranty form for your records. If a labor allowance is claimed, copies of the engine logbook showing magneto log hours must accompany the warranty form. 8. Make all appropriate logbook entries. 9. Slick will verify that the magneto parts were replaced per these instructions and will process the claim for warranty compensation. 10. A credit memo for the amount of the replacement parts and the labor allowance (where applicable) will be sent to the appropriate distributor provided all paperwork is completed properly and the parts are replaced per these instructions 11. Upon receipt of the Slick credit memo, the distributor will credit you for the amount of the replacement parts and the labor allowance (where applicable). Slick understands that some Cessna T210, P210 and T303 owners may have already replaced Slick 6220 and 6224 Magnetos having a serial number that is noted in Step 1, or M-3122 Distributor Block Assemblies which malfunctioned during the first 500 hours of operation. These owners should also complete a warranty form, including copies of receipts for the purchase of replacement units. These warranty forms and accompanying documents should be sent directly to Slick for processing at the following address: Slick Aircraft Products Attn: SB 1-84 530 Blackhawk Park Avenue Rockford, Illinois 61108 WARRANTY: Replacement parts and labor allowance up to 1-1/2 hours per magneto as stated in Detailed Instructions, Step 6. CHECK WITH SLICK TO BE SURE YOU HAVE THE MOST CURRENT REVISIONS OF SLICK MANUALS F-1020 AND L- 1037 AND PERTINENT SLICK SERVICE BULLETINS BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR OVERHAUL.