NOTICE

CESSNA SECTION 7
MODEL 208B G1000 AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
STATIC DISCHARGERS
As an aid in IFR flights, wick-type static dischargers are installed to
improve radio communications during flight through dust or various
forms of precipitation (rain, snow or ice crystals). Under P-Static
conditions, the build-up and discharge of static electricity from the
trailing edges of the wings, rudder, elevator, propeller tips, and radio
antennas can result in loss of usable radio signals on all
communications and navigation radio equipment. Usually the ADF is
first to be affected and VHF communication equipment is the last to be
affected.
Installation of static dischargers reduces interference from precipitation
static, but it is possible to encounter severe precipitation static
conditions which might cause the loss of radio signals, even with static
dischargers installed. Whenever possible, avoid known severe
precipitation areas to prevent loss of dependable radio signals. If
avoidance is impractical, minimize airspeed and anticipate temporary
loss of radio signals while in these areas.
Static dischargers lose their effectiveness with age, and therefore,
should be checked periodically (at least at every annual inspection) by
qualified avionics technicians, etc. If testing equipment is not available,
it is recommended that the wicks be replaced every two years,
especially if the airplane is operated frequently in IFR conditions. The
discharger wicks are designed to unscrew from their mounting bases to
facilitate replacement.
12VDC POWER OUTLET
A power converter, located below the copilot seat, reduces the
airplane's 28VDC power to 12VDC. This converter provides up to 10
amps of power to operate portable devices such as notebook computer
and audio players. The power output connector (POWER OUTLET
12V) is located on the center pedestal (Refer to Typical Instrument
Panel figure).
208BPHBUS-00
U.S.
7-97