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Task 57-10-00-250
3. Wing to Carry - Thru Front Spar Attachment Fittings Special Detailed Inspection
A. General
(1) This task includes the Supplemental Inspection Document (SID) requirements necessary to keep the wing to carry - thru
front spar attachment fittings in a serviceable condition.
B. Special Tools
(1) None
C. Access
(1) Remove the wing from the airplane. Refer to Wings - Removal/Installation.
D. Do a Special Detailed Inspection of the Wing to Carry - Thru Front Spar Attachment Fittings.
(1) Do a nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection for cracks in the front wing-to-carry-thru spar attach fitting lug. Refer to the
Model 208 Nondestructive testing Manual, Part 6, Eddy Current, Wing to Carry - Thru Spar Attachment Fittings.
(2) Do a NDT inspection for cracks in the front wing-to-carry-thru spar attach fitting holes. Refer to the Model 208
Nondestructive testing Manual, Part 6, Eddy Current, Wing to Carry - Thru Spar Attachment Fittings.
(3) If no cracks are found, restore access.
(4) If cracks are found, replace the wing-to-carry-thru spar attach fitting. Refer to Wings - Removal/Installation.
E. Restore Access
(1) Install the wing. Refer to Wings - Removal/Installation.

END OF TASK

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WING TO CARRY-THRU SPAR ATTACHMENT FITTING

1. Description
A. Examine for fatigue cracks in specific holes of the spar attach fittings.
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 A570013 57-10-00-250
MODEL 208 A570014 57-10-00-251
2. Personnel Requirements
A. Personnel certification requirements are in Part 1of this manual.
3. Preparation
A. Remove the wing. Refer to the Maintenance Manual Chapter 57, Wings - Removal/Installation.
B. Remove the four bolts in each fitting, indicated in Figure 1.
C. Clean the area to remove substances that may interfere with the inspection.
4. 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 Unit with X-Y storage oscilloscope Nortec Staveley Instruments, To find cracks
1000s Inc.
421 N. Quay
Kennewick, WA
99336
Web:
www.staveleyndt.com
Bolt Hole Probe, 7/8 inch diameter BPM-56 NDT Engineering To find cracks
Corp.
19620 Russell Rd.
Kent, WA 98032
Web:
www.ndteng.com
Bolthole Probe, 15/16 inch diameter BPM-60 NDT Engineering To find cracks
Corp.
Bolt Hole Probe, 5/16 inch diameter BPM-20 NDT Engineering To find cracks
Corp.
Bolthole Probe, 1/4 inch diameter BPM-16 NDT Engineering To find cracks
Corp.
Micrometer or caliper Commercially To position
avilable probe collar
Bolt Hole Reference Standard HRS-15A NDT Engineering To calbrate
Corp. system
5. Calibration
A. Calibrate the 200 kHz Bolt Hole Probe.
(1) Connect the probe to the instrument.
(2) Set the eddy current instrument frequency to 200 kHz.

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(3) Put the probe in the applicable 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.
6. Forward Spar Fitting Inspection
A. Wing to Carry-Thru Forward Spar Attach Fitting Bolt Holes (Refer to Figure 1).
(1) Calibrate the 5/16 inch bolt hole probe and instrument. Refer to Calibrate the 200 kHz Bolt Hole Probe.
(2) Inspect attach fitting holes number 1, 2, 3, and 4.
NOTE: Figure 2 shows a typical hole cross section.
(3) Set the probe at a depth of 0.05 inch. Measure from the collar to the center of the coil.
(4) Put the probe in the hole.
(5) Turn the probe a minimum of 360 degrees while you monitor the display.
(6) Do the inspection at each of the probe depths of the applicable table for each hole.
Table 2. Hole 1
Index Structure Depth (inches) Depth (mm)
1 Fitting 0.05 1.27
2 Fitting 0.09 2.29
3 Fitting 0.13 3.30
4 Fitting 0.17 4.32
5 Angle 0.25 6.35
6 Spacer 0.32 8.13
7 Web 0.38 9.65
8 Spacer 0.44 11.18
9 Angle 0.51 12.95
10 Fitting 0.6 15.24
11 Fitting 0.64 16.26
12 Fitting 0.68 17.27
13 Fitting 0.72 18.29
Table 3. Hole 2
Index Structure Depth (inches) Depth (mm)
1 Fitting 0.05 1.27
2 Fitting 0.15 3.81
3 Fitting 0.29 7.37
4 Fitting 0.39 9.91
5 Angle 0.47 11.94
6 Spacer 0.54 13.72
7 Web 0.60 15.24
8 Spacer 0.66 16.76
9 Angle 0.73 18.54
10 Fitting 0.82 20.83

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11 Fitting 0.92 23.37

12 Fitting 1.06 26.92
13 Fitting 1.16 29.46
Table 4. Hole 3
Index Structure Depth (inches) Depth (mm)
1 Fitting 0.05 1.27
2 Fitting 0.09 2.29
3 Fitting 0.13 3.30
4 Fitting 0.17 4.32
5 Spacer 0.24 6.10
6 Cap 0.31 7.87
7 Web 0.38 9.65
8 Cap 0.45 11.43
9 Spacer 0.52 13.21
10 Fitting 0.6 15.24
11 Fitting 0.64 16.26
12 Fitting 0.68 17.27
13 Fitting 0.72 18.29
Table 5. Hole 4
Index Structure Depth (inches) Depth (mm)
1 Fitting 0.05 1.27
2 Fitting 0.15 3.81
3 Fitting 0.29 7.37
4 Fitting 0.39 9.91
5 Spacer 0.46 11.68
6 Cap 0.53 13.46
7 Web 0.60 15.24
8 Cap 0.67 17.02
9 Spacer 0.74 18.80
10 Fitting 0.81 20.57
11 Fitting 0.91 23.11
12 Fitting 1.05 26.67
13 Fitting 1.15 29.21
7. Aft Spar Fitting Inspection
A. Wing to Carry-Thru Aft Spar Attach Fitting Bolt Holes (Refer to Figure 1).
(1) Calibrate the 1/4 inch bolt hole probe and instrument. Refer to Calibrate the 200 kHz Bolt Hole Probe.
(2) Inspect attach fitting holes number 5, 6, 7, and 8.
NOTE: Figure 3 shows a typical hole cross section.
(3) Set the probe at a depth of 0.05 inch. Measure from the collar to the center of the coil.
(4) Put the probe in the hole.
(5) Turn the probe a minimum of 360 degrees while you monitor the display.

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(6) Do the inspection at each of the probe depths of the applicable table for each hole.
Table 6. Hole 5
Index Structure Depth (inches) Depth (mm)
1 Fitting 0.05 1.27
2 Fitting 0.10 2.54
3 Fitting 0.15 3.81
4 Angle 0.23 5.84
5 Spacer 0.28 7.11
6 Spacer 0.38 9.65
7 Angle 0.43 10.92
8 Fitting 0.51 12.95
9 Fitting 0.56 14.22
10 Fitting 0.61 15.49
Table 7. Hole 6
Index Structure Depth (inches) Depth (mm)
1 Fitting 0.05 1.27
2 Fitting 0.18 4.57
3 Fitting 0.31 7.87
4 Angle 0.39 9.91
5 Spacer 0.44 11.18
6 Spacer 0.54 13.72
7 Angle 0.59 14.99
8 Fitting 0.67 17.02
9 Fitting 0.80 20.32
10 Fitting 0.92 23.37
Table 8. Hole 7
Index Structure Depth (inches) Depth (mm)
1 Fitting 0.05 1.27
2 Fitting 0.10 2.54
3 Fitting 0.15 3.81
4 Spacer 0.22 5.59
5 Cap 0.28 7.11
6 Cap 0.39 9.91
7 Spacer 0.45 11.43
8 Fitting 0.52 13.21
9 Fitting 0.57 14.48
10 Fitting 0.62 15.75
Table 9. Hole 8
Index Structure Depth (inches) Depth (mm)
1 Fitting 0.05 1.27

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2 Fitting 0.18 4.57

3 Fitting 0.31 7.87
4 Spacer 0.38 9.65
5 Cap 0.44 11.18
6 Cap 0.55 13.97
7 Spacer 0.61 15.49
8 Fitting 0.68 17.27
9 Fitting 0.81 20.57
10 Fitting 0.94 23.88
8. Attach Lug Holes
A. Wing Attach Lug Holes (Forward Spar) (Refer to Figure 1).
(1) Calibrate the 7/8 inch bolt hole probe and instrument. Refer to Calibrate the 200 kHz Bolt Hole Probe.
(2) Inspect each attach fitting lug hole.
NOTE: Both lugs at each location must be inspected.
(3) Set the probe at a depth of 0.05 inch. Measure from the collar to the center of the coil.
(4) Put the probe in the hole.
(5) Turn the probe a minimum of 360 degrees while you monitor the display.
(6) Do the inspection at each of the probe depths of Table 9 for each hole.
Table 10. Forward Lug Holes
Index Depth (inches) Depth (mm)
1 0.05 1.27
2 0.15 3.81
3 0.25 6.35
4 0.35 8.89
5 0.45 11.43
B. Wing Attach Lug Holes (Aft Spar) (Refer to Figure 1).
(1) Calibrate the 15/16 inch bolt hole probe and instrument. Refer to Calibrate the 200 kHz Bolt Hole Probe.
(2) Inspect each attach fitting lug hole.
NOTE: Both lugs at each location must be inspected.
(3) Set the probe at a depth of 0.05 inch. Measure from the collar to the center of the coil.
(4) Put the probe in the hole.
(5) Turn the probe a minimum of 360 degrees while you monitor the display.
(6) Do the inspection at each of the probe depths of Table 10 for each hole.
Table 11. Aft Lug Holes
Index Depth (inches) Depth (mm)
1 0.05 1.27
2 0.15 3.81
3 0.22 5.59
4 0.29 7.37
5 0.39 9.91
9. Part Disposition
A. If a crack is found, contact Cessna Propeller Aircraft Product Support, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, KS 67277 USA. Telephone

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316-517-5800. FAX 316-942-9006. Provide the following information:

(1) Crack location.
(2) Crack length.
(3) Crack orientation.

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Figure 1 : Sheet 1 : Wing to Carry-Thru Spar Attach Fitting Inspection

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Figure 2 : Sheet 1 : Typical Hole Cross Section at Forward Spar Fitting Hole Locations

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Figure 3 : Sheet 1 : Typical Hole Cross Section at Aft Spar Fitting Hole Locations

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