SERVICE LETTER

*IMPORTANT SERVICE LETTER*

NUMBER: SL-001
DATE: 7/10/2008

IMPORTANTSERVICELETTER

SUMMARY
QUEST AIRCRAFT RECOMMENDS THAT EACH OPERATOR EXAMINE THIS SERVICE LETTER
IMMEDIATELY.
CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
None
BACKGROUND
This service letter is to inform the customer
of a potential hazard associated with the
main landing gear tires. Inside of the
Goodyear tires are inspection stickers
that are to be removed when installing a
tube. Recent inspection revealed that
these inspection stickers had not been
removed at assembly as recommended
by the manufacturer. There is a danger
that the sticker interacts with the tube
causing a chemical reaction which could
result in a loss of tire pressure.
ACTION
A one-time inspection of the main
landing gear tires is required. Follow the
steps in this service letter.
EFFECTIVITY
All Kodiak aircraft with 29 Goodyear
main landing gear tires.
The tires indentified below are known to
have the stickers in the tire.

29 Goodyear (P/N 110T01-3)

(4 groove style)

29 Goodyear (P/N 110T01-1)

(3 groove style)

Quest Aircraft Company, LLC

1200 Turbine Drive
Sandpoint, ID 83864

COMPLIANCE
Quest Aircraft recommends that this
inspection be done at the earliest
opportunity, not to exceed 10 days
after receipt of this service letter.
INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION
If the customer finds that the tire matches
the criteria of the service letter, Quest
Aircraft will supply the customer with a
new tube for the tire.
MANPOWER
The total estimated time to complete the
instructions contained in this service letter
is 3 hours.
COMPLETION
Upon completion of this service letter,
enter the maintenance performed into
the appropriate aircraft maintenance
records.
CAUTION!
Use extreme caution when working on
pressurized aircraft tires. Ensure that the
mechanic that is performing this service
letter has a working knowledge of
general aircraft tire hazards prior to
working on or around the tires. Review
section 12-10-06 Tire Servicing of the
Kodiak Maintenance Manual for detailed
information.

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IMPORTANTSERVICELETTER

SUBJECT: MAIN LANDING GEAR Recommended Tir e Inspection

SERVICE LETTER

1. PLANNING INFORMATION and APPLICABILITY

A. Effectivity
i. Aircraft :

The following Kodiak aircraft serial numbers are known to be effected:

100-0001
100-0002
100-0003

ii. Spare Parts:

If any extra tires were ordered as spares, perform the one-time inspection
on the spare tires.

B. CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
None
C. REASON FOR SERVICE LETTER
On 6/17/2008, a Kodak Aircraft experienced a flat tire on the right main.
Upon initial inspection it became evident that a sticker located inside the
tire caused a chemical reaction with the tube resulting in a loss of tire
pressure.
D. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A mandatory onetime Inspection of the main landing gear tires is required.
Follow the steps in this service letter.
E. COMPLIANCE
The Quest Aircraft Company recommends that this inspection and
replacement of the effected tubes be accomplished at the earliest
opportunity, not to exceed 10 days after receipt of this service letter.
F. APPROVAL
The changes specified in this service letter comply with the applicable
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). If an airplane has a non-Quest
modification or repair that affects a component or system also effected by
this service letter, the operator is responsible for obtaining appropriate
regulatory agency approval before incorporating this service letter.

Quest Aircraft Company, LLC

1200 Turbine Drive
Sandpoint, ID 83864

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SERVICE LETTER

G. MANPOWER
The inspection will take an estimated 3 hours. The maintainer will need to
have access to a tire mounting machine, a nitrogen or compressed dry air
supply, and the required tools to remove and reinstall the tire. Please review
section 12-10-06 Tire Servicing of the Kodiak Maintenance Manual for
detailed information.
H. WEIGHT and BALANCE CHANGES
None
I.

ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA

N/A

J. AIRCRAFT PUBLICATIONS CHANGED

None

2. MATERIAL INFORMATION
A. MATERIAL - PRICE and AVAILABILITY
N/A

B. INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION

AC 20-97B Aircraft Tire Maintenance and Operational Practice
o www.faa.gov then go to search AC 20-97B
Goodyear Tire and Maintenance Program
o http://www.goodyearaviation.com/tirecare.html
Kodiak Maintenance Manual (P/N 490770)

C. PARTS NECESSARY FOR EACH AIRCRAFT

If a sticker is found during the one-time inspection, Quest Aircraft will supply
the customer with a new tube for the tire.

D. PARTS NECESSARY TO CHANGE SPARES

N/A

E. EXISTING PARTS ACCOUNTABILITY

One-time stock inspection.

F. SPECIAL TOOLING PARTS and PRICING

N/A

G. SPECIAL TOOLING TO ACCOMPLISH THIS SERVICE LETTER

N/A
Quest Aircraft Company, LLC
1200 Turbine Drive
Sandpoint, ID 83864

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A. CAUTION

Use extreme caution when working on pressurized aircraft tires. Ensure that
the mechanic that is performing this service letter has a working knowledge
of general aircraft tire hazards prior to working on or around the tires.
Review section 12-10-06 Tire Servicing of the Kodiak Maintenance Manual
for detailed information.

B. WORK INSTRUCTIONS
1.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly from the aircraft using the
procedures defined in section 32-40-03 Wheels and Brakes, Main
Gear Tire Removal and Installation of the Kodak Maintenance
Manual.

2.

Once the wheel and tire assembly has been removed from the
aircraft, de-mount the tire from the rim using the procedures
defined in the Tire Mounting and Demounting section of the
Goodyear Tire Maintenance and Care Manual. You can request
this manual from Quest Aircraft at no charge or find it on
Goodyears web site.

3.

Once the tire has been extracted from the rim, carefully remove
the tube from the tire.

4.

With a flashlight, visually inspect the inside of the tire for any stickers,
adhesives, or foreign objects.

5.

If nothing is found inside the tire, proceed directly to step 10. If a

sticker is present in the tire, continue to step 6.
(Note: If a sticker is found in the tire, contact Quest Aircraft
Customer Service (Ph: (208)-263-1111) for a new tube prior to
reassembling the tire.)

6.

Using a wet sponge and hot water, dampen the sticker. This will
loosen the stickers bond to the tire.
Continue to next page

Quest Aircraft Company, LLC

1200 Turbine Drive
Sandpoint, ID 83864

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7.

SERVICE LETTER

Manually peel the sticker off the tire. If the sticker will not peel off
the tire with ease, follow the steps below. (Caution: Do not use any
sharp objects. This could lead to inadvertent tire damage.)
Sticker Removal
a. Use a clean wire brush to scrape the sticker from the surface
of the tire.
b.

Using either soap or denatured alcohol, clean the area of

any remaining adhesives.

8.

Once the sticker has been removed and the area is clean of all
adhesive, rinse the tire with water. Using a dry towel, soak up the
water in the tube and allow 10 minutes to dry.

9.

Insert the tube in the tire using the procedures defined in section 3240-03 Wheels and Brakes, Main Gear Tire Removal and Installation
of the Kodak Maintenance Manual.

10.

Mount the tire on the rim using the procedures defined in the Tire
Mounting and Demounting section of the tire maintenance and
care manual. You can request this manual from Quest Aircraft at
no charge or find it on Goodyears web site.

11.

Mount the wheel and tire assembly on the aircraft using the
procedures defined in section 32-40-03 Wheels and Brakes, Main
Gear Tire Removal and Installation of the Kodak Maintenance
Manual.

12.

Upon completion of this service letter, enter the maintenance

performed into the appropriate aircraft maintenance records.

13.

End of instructions.

---End of Service Letter---

Quest Aircraft Company, LLC

1200 Turbine Drive
Sandpoint, ID 83864

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