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AD/CESSNA 210/5 Amdt 2 - Rear Spar - Inspection

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Requires operators of Cessna 210 models prior to 210G (excluding cantilever‑wing types) to visually inspect the rear spar web and upper flange at the wing root attachment for fatigue cracks, using at least 4× magnification or an equivalent device and removing the trailing edge root end if doubt exists. Inspections must be repeated at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time‑in‑service. Owners/operators pay for and decide when to remove parts for closer inspection; this is a recurring maintenance requirement (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance).

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AD/CESSNA 210/5 Amdt 2 - Rear Spar - Inspection

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Cessna 210 Series Aeroplanes

AD/CESSNA 210/5

Amdt 2

Rear Spar - Inspection 5/68

Applicability: All except cantilever wing models. (All models prior to model 210G).

Requirement: 1. Visually inspect the main plane rear spar web at the root attach area and the upper flange of the rear spar channel, at the outer end of the attachment fitting, for fatigue cracks.

2. These cracks originate in the radius which is located beneath the attachment fittings.

3. This inspection shall be carried out using a magnifying glass of at least 4X magnification or alternatively, a device such as the “Syte Ade” may be employed.

4. Since the trailing edge root end rib fits closely to the spar, it may be difficult to detect possible cracks, therefore, where doubt exists, the trailing edge root end shall be removed for more detailed inspection.

Note: The affected area is illustrated in Rex Aviation Technical Memorandum No. 12 dated 10 May 1960.

Compliance: At intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service after 1 September 1971.

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