CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY

MODEL 100 SERIES (1953 - 1962)

SERVICE MANUAL

SUPPLEMENTAL INSPECTION NUMBER: 71-20-02

1. TITLE:
Engine Mount Bracket Inspection - Models 172 and 175

2. EFFECTIVITY
Model 172 Serial Numbers 610, 612, 615, 622, 625, 630, 28000 thru 29999, 36000 thru 36999, 46001
thru 47746, 17247747 thru 17249544,
Model 175 Serial Numbers 619, 626, 55001 thru 56777, 17556778 thru 17557119

INSPECTION COMPLIANCE
ALL USAGE: INITIAL 2,500 Hours or 5 Years (NOTE)
REPEAT 2,500 Hours or 5 Years (NOTE)

NOTE: Refer to Note 1, Section 2A-14-00.

3. PURPOSE
To ensure structural integrity of the engine mount.

4. INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS
A. For Model 172 units 630, 47747 thru 49544 and Model 175 units 619, 626, 55001 thru 56777, 56778
thru 57119, check airplane records to verify that SEB07-2, Engine Mount Bracket Inspection, has
been incorporated. If SEB07-2 has not been incorporated, complete SEB07-2 with this inspection.
B. Remove upper and lower engine cowling. Refer to the Model 100 Series Service Manual.
C. Remove the pilot and copilot seats.
D. Visually inspect the upper left and upper right engine mount brackets for cracks. Use a borescope to
aid in inspection.
(1) Clean area before inspecting if grime or debris is present.
E. Remove floorboard access panels and rudder pedal access panels. Refer to the Model 100 Series
Service Manual.
F. Visually inspect the lower left and lower right engine mount brackets for cracks.
(1) Clean area before inspecting if grime or debris is present.
G. Install previously removed accessories and the engine cowling. Refer to the Model 100 Series Service
Manual.

5. ACCESS AND DETECTABLE CRACK SIZE

ACCESS/LOCATION DETECTABLE CRACK SIZE

Under Cowl Not Allowed

6. INSPECTION METHOD
Visual and Borescope

7. REPAIR/MODIFICATION
Replace cracked brackets.

8. COMMENTS

D138-1-13 Temporary Revision Number 7 - Dec 1/2011 2A-14-32 Page 1

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