PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING INSULATION MATS IN THE OPERATOR CAB ON CERTAIN 305.5 EXCAVATORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING INSULATION MATS IN THE OPERATOR CAB ON CERTAIN 305.5 EXCAVATORS

Usage:

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April 10, 2006
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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING INSULATION MATS IN THE OPERATOR CAB ON CERTAIN 305.5 EXCAVATORS
7301		PI30960

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30960" as the Part number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI30960" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE: The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
October 31, 2006	April 30, 2007

PROBLEM

The operator cab insulation may be inadequate on certain 305.5 Excavators. This can affect the cooling of the air conditioning. Additional insulation mats are needed to improve the cooling effect of the air conditioner.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
305.5	DCK178, 180, 182-386

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	1508897	FILM-INST
1	1910322	FILM-INSTRUCTION
1	2789930	LINER
1	2830269	LINER
1	2830270	LINER
1	2830271	LINER
1	2830272	LINER

ACTION REQUIRED

See the attached Rework Procedure.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.
100%	1.5	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 1.5-hour job. NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report

PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Attach. (1-Owner Notification)
(2-Rework Procedure)

COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING INSULATION MATS IN THE OPERATOR CAB

MODELS INVOLVED - 305.5 EXCAVATORS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The operator cab insulation may be inadequate on the products listed below. Insulation for the operator cab needs to be installed in order to improve air conditioning efficiency. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated April 10, 2006 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to April 10, 2006 Service Letter

Rework Procedure