CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
MODEL 100 SERIES (1953 - 1962)
SERVICE MANUAL
SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION NUMBER: 57-11-03
1. TITLE:
Wing Spar Inspection - Models 180 and 185
2. EFFECTIVITY
Model 180 Serial Numbers 604, 614, 624, 30000 thru 32999, 50001 thru 50911, 18050912 thru
18051183
Model 185 Serial Numbers 632, 185-0001 thru 185-0512
INSPECTION COMPLIANCE
ALL USAGE: INITIAL 4,000 Hours (NOTE)
REPEAT 100 Hours (NOTE)
NOTE: Refer to Note 1, Section 2A-14-00. This inspection only applies to agricultural dispersal
system aircraft.
3. PURPOSE
To ensure structural integrity of the wing structure.
4. INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS
A. Open all access panels and remove wing strut upper fairings. Refer to the Model 100 Series Service
Manual.
B. Visually inspect the wing main spar for damaged, corroded or cracked parts. Use a borescope or
magnifying glass where required.
(1) Clean area before inspecting if grime or debris is present.
(2) Visually inspect the corners of skin cutouts through which the lift strut fork passes.
(3) Visually inspect the main spar lower flange, front and rear faces in the region of the lift strut
attachment. Pay particular attention to the areas around the spar to skin rivets.
C. Using at least a 4X magnifying glass and a bright light, inspect the rear spar web for fatigue cracks in
the root area, especially along the radius which is located under the attachment fittings.
(1) Clean area before inspecting if grime or debris is present.
D. Access the flap bay inner inspection panel to inspect the upper flange of the rear spar channel at the
outer end of the attachment fitting.
E. Visually inspect the rear spar for cracks at the trailing edge where the root end fits closely to the spar.
If doubt exists, the trailing edge root end rib can be removed for more detailed inspection.
(1) Clean area before inspecting if grime or debris is present.
F. Install previously removed access panels and wing strut upper fairings. Refer to the Model 100 Series
Service Manual.
5. ACCESS AND DETECTABLE CRACK SIZE
ACCESS/LOCATION DETECTABLE CRACK SIZE
Wings Not Allowed
6. INSPECTION METHOD
Visual, Borescope, Magnifying Glass
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CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
MODEL 100 SERIES (1953 - 1962)
SERVICE MANUAL
7. REPAIR/MODIFICATION
Replace cracked or excessively corroded parts. If corrosion is present, it must be removed before
refinishing. Contact Customer Service for assistance prior to beginning the repair if the disassembly
exceeds the repair facilities experience or capability.
8. COMMENTS
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