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Task 57-10-01-253
5. Wing Strut Attachment to Front Spar Special Detailed Inspection (Nominal/Standard Bolt Size) (Severe Inspection
Compliance)
A. General
(1) This task includes the Supplemental Inspection Document (SID) requirements necessary to keep the wing strut attachment
to the front spar in a serviceable condition.
B. Special Tools
(1) None
C. Access
(1) Remove the wing strut-to-wing fairings. Refer to Wings - Removal/Installation.
(2) Remove the wing struts. Refer to Wings - Removal/Installation.
D. Do a Special Detailed Inspection of the Wing Strut Attachment to Front Spar.
(1) Do a nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection for cracks in the forward spar wing strut attach fitting. Refer to the Model 208
Nondestructive testing Manual, Part 6, Eddy Current, Wing Strut Attachment to Front Spar.
(2) Do a NDT inspection for cracks in the forward spar wing strut attach fitting lug. Refer to the Model 208 Nondestructive
testing Manual, Part 6, Eddy Current, Wing Strut Attachment to Front Spar.
(3) If no cracks are found, restore access.
(4) If cracks are found, replace the forward spar wing strut attach fitting. Refer to Chapter 57, Wings - Removal/Installation.
E. Restore Access
(1) Install the wing struts. Refer to Wings - Removal/Installation.
(2) Install the wing strut-to-wing fairings. Refer to Wings - Removal/Installation.

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WING STRUT ATTACHMENT TO FRONT SPAR

1. Description
A. Look for fatigue cracks in the fitting of the strut attachment to the front spar.
B. This inspection satisfies requirements of Maintenance Manual, Chapter 5, (Refer to Table 1).
Table 1. Item Codes
AIRPLANE ITEM CODE TASK NUMBER
MODEL 208 A570012 57-10-01-252
MODEL 208 A570015 57-10-01-253
MODEL 208 A570016 57-10-01-254
MODEL 208 A570017 57-10-01-255
2. Preparation
NOTE: This procedure must be done while the wing is removed.
A. Remove the wing. Refer to Maintenance Manual Chapter 57, Wings - Removal/Installation.
B. Remove the strut fairings for access to the fittings.
C. Clean the skin and the spar cap to remove materials that can cause interference with the inspection.
3. Equipment
NOTE: This equipment was used to do this procedure. You can use replacements for the items below if they have
the necessary parameters. You can use metered instruments as replacements. The metered equipment must
have the parameters specified in the general sections of this manual.
NAME NUMBER MANUFACTURER USE
Eddy Current Instrument Nortec 2000 Staveley NDT Technologies To find cracks
421 N. Quay St.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Web: www.staveleyndt.com
Shielded Bolt Hole Probe BPM-56 NDT Engineering Corp. To find cracks
7/8 inch diameter 19620 Russell Rd.
Kent, WA 98032
Web: www.ndteng.com
Shielded Surface Probe MP902-60 NDT Engineering Corp. To find cracks
1/8 inch diameter 19620 Russell Rd.
Kent, WA 98032
Web: www.ndteng.com
Micrometer or caliper Commercially available To position the probe collar
Aluminum Reference HRS-15A NDT Engineering Corp. To calibrate the system
Standard
4. Calibration
A. Calibrate the 200 kHz Surface Probe.
(1) Connect the probe to the instrument.
(2) Set the eddy current instrument frequency to 200 kHz.
(3) Put the probe on the face of the standard away from the notch.
(4) Push the null (balance) button.
(5) Lift the probe away from the standard. Monitor the display.
(a) Adjust the instrument so that the lift-off signal goes horizontal and to the left.
(6) Move the probe over the notch. Monitor the display to make sure the signal moves up and toward the left as the probe
moves across the notch.

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(a) Adjust the instrument to get a minimum of three major screen divisions between the null point and the notch point.
B. Calibrate the 200 kHz Bolt Hole Probe.
(1) Connect the probe to the instrument.
(2) Set the eddy current instrument frequency to 200 kHz.
(3) Put the probe in the 7/8 inch hole in the standard with the probe coil away from the notch.
(4) Push the null (balance) button.
(a) Adjust the instrument so that the lift-off signal goes horizontal and to the left.
(5) Move the probe coil across the notch. Monitor the display to make sure the signal moves up and toward the left as the
probe moves across the notch.
(a) Adjust the instrument to get a minimum of three major screen divisions between the null point and the notch point.
5. Inspection
A. Support Fitting Surface Inspection (Refer to Figure 1).
NOTE: This inspection is not necessary for Airplanes 20800001 thru 20800010 and Airplane 20800012.
NOTE: This inspection is necessary for both wings.
(1) Calibrate the surface probe. Refer to Calibrate the 200 kHz Surface Probe
(2) Holes 1 thru 4.
(a) Remove the nut from each bolt one at a time.
(b) Pull the bolt out of the hole far enough to allow you to do a surface inspection around the bolt shank.
(c) Do a surface scan inspection around the bolt on the fitting.
(d) Do a surface scan inspection around the bolt hole on the opposite fitting.
(e) Install the nut and torque to standard torque.
(f) Do the inspection at each of the holes.
(3) Holes 5 thru 7.
(a) Do a surface scan inspection around each of the fastener heads and collars. Do not remove collars.
B. Attach Lug Inspection (Refer to Figure 1).
NOTE: This inspection is for all airplanes.
(1) Calibrate the 7/8 inch bolt hole probe and instrument. Refer to Calibrate the 200 kHz Bolt Hole Probe.
(2) Set the probe at a depth of 0.05 inch (1.27 mm). Measure from the collar to the center of the coil.
(3) Put the probe in the hole.
(4) Turn the probe a minimum of 360 degrees while you monitor the display.
(5) Do the inspection at each of the depths in Table 1 for each of the lug holes.
Table 2. Attach Lugs
Index Number Depth (inches) Depth (mm)
1 0.05 2.03
2 0.17 4.32
3 0.29 7.37
4 0.41 10.14
5 0.53 13.46
6 0.65 16.51
6. Part Disposition
A. If a crack is found, contact Cessna Propeller Aircraft Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277 USA. Telephone
316-517-5800. FAX 316-942-9006. Give the information that follows:
(1) Crack location.
(2) Crack length.

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(3) Crack orientation.

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