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MODEL 172 MAINTENANCE MANUAL (Rev 21)

5-14-17(Rev 19)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION NUMBER: 57-12-01

1.

TITLE:
Wing Root Rib Corrosion Inspection

2.

EFFECTIVITY
17280001 and On, 172S8001 and On
CORROSION SEVERITY

MILD/MODERATE:

SEVERE:

INSPECTION COMPLIANCE

INITIAL

5 Years (NOTE)

REPEAT

5 Years (NOTE)

INITIAL

3 Years (NOTE)

REPEAT

3 Years (NOTE)

NOTE: Refer to Chapter 51, Corrosion - Description and Operation to determine corrosion severity.

3.

PURPOSE
To ensure structural integrity of the wing root rib structure.

4.

INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS

5.

A.

Remove the wing to fuselage fairing, refer to the applicable sections of this manual.

B.

Visually inspect inboard side of root ribs at WS 23.62 for corrosion.

(1) Clean area before inspecting if grime or debris is present.

C.

Remove the inspection cover, if fitted, outboard of WS 23.62.

D.

Visually inspect outboard side of root ribs at WS 23.62 for corrosion.

(1) Clean area before inspecting if grime or debris is present.

E.

Repair any corroded areas in accordance with the Repair/Modification Section below.

F.

Install the items that were removed to accomplish this inspection, refer to the applicable sections
of this manual.

ACCESS AND DETECTABLE CRACK SIZE

ACCESS/LOCATION

DETECTABLE CRACK SIZE

Root Rib

Not Allowed

6.

INSPECTION METHOD
Visual

7.

REPAIR/MODIFICATION

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MODEL 172 MAINTENANCE MANUAL (Rev 21)

5-14-17(Rev 19)

A.

If corroded, sand corroded area lightly to remove corrosion. If corrosion is found on the outboard
side of the rib, it may be necessary to provide additional access in the leading edge skin. Contact
Cessna Customer Service for instructions for cut and repair.

B.

Clean area thoroughly to assess remaining thickness.

C.

If more than 20% of the thickness has been removed in any area, replace the rib. Up to 20% is
acceptable if confined to an area of 2 inches or less in length and less than one square inch in area.

D.

Brush coat sanded areas with alodine.

COMMENTS

2016 Cessna Aircraft Company

Retain printed data for historical reference only. For future maintenance, use only current data.

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