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  1. SL-60 Stinson Use of Radio When Starting Engine

    It is recommended that the radio be turned off during the time that the engine starter is being used.
  2. SL-73A Conversion of Stinson Model 108 to 108-1 or 108-2

    Information on the required considerable re-design of the aircraft structure to accommodate the increased gross weight and higher engine horsepower when converting a Stinson Model 108 to Model 108-1 or -2.
  3. SL-75 Stinson Rework of Plunger Assembly

    Reworking the ring groove on installation of new wiper rings.
  4. SL-78 Stinson Fuel Cap Orientation

    An unsafe condition may be created if the vent tube of the fuel cap assembly is not pointed directly into the oncoming air.
  5. SL-80 Stinson Availability of Improved Fuel Valve Kits

    A new design aluminum valve is now available that provides more positive detents for each position and does not require the repeated lubrication procedures.
  6. SL-74A Stinson Installation of Franklin 165hp Engine and Bungee

    Information on the installation of Franklin 6A4-165-B3 165hp engine and rudder bungee on Stinson 108 and 108-1 airplanes.
  7. SL-76 Stinson Replacement of Control Surface Bearings

    Procedure for replacing CS-2170 bearings with substitutes.
  8. SL-79 Stinson Operating Limitations Placard

    The wording on the Operating Limitations Placard used on Stinson Model 108 does not agree with the placard description in the Type Certificate Data Sheet A-767. A revised placard is now available.
  9. SL-77 Stinson Fuel Selector Valve Indexing

    When replacing Stinson fuel selector valves, if the valves are not indexed properly in relation to the panel mounted selector knob an unsafe condition could be created.
  10. SL-81 Rev. A Stinson Batteries Eligible for Installation

    List of approved batteries for installation on the Stinson 108 Series aircraft.