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NACELLE SPLICE INSPECTION

KING AIR 200 SERIES
1. Nacelle Splice Inspection
A. Inspection Procedure
NOTE: Remove only the access panels shown (Ref. Figure 201). Removal of the riveted skins is not required
for the inspection process.
(1) Remove the access panels shown as shaded areas (Ref. Figure 201).
(2) Visually inspect the edges of the splice plates on top of the upper spar forward flange for cracks or corrosion (Ref. Figure
202). The inboard edges of the splice plates can be viewed within the gear well (Ref. Figure 203 and Figure 204) If cracks
or corrosion is found in the splice plates, proceed to the SPLICE PLATE REPLACEMENT procedure.
(3) Thoroughly examine the edges of the splice plates from on top of the spar forward flange to the forward ends. focus close
attention on the area from the bulkhead to immediately forward of the main spar. If any cracks or corrosion is located in this
area, proceed to the SPLICE PLATE REPLACEMENT procedure.
(4) Anytime a crack is found in a splice plate, the splice plate must be replaced and the SPLICE PLATE STRUCTURAL
DAMAGE INSPECTION procedure in this chapter must be performed.
B. Splice Plate Structural Damage Inspection
(1) If a crack or corrosion is found in any of the four splice plates, the structural components must be inspected for secondary
structural damage (Ref. Figure 202, Figure 203 and Figure 204).
C. Splice Plate Replacement
CAUTION: Use a hoist with steel rollers or one that is firmly mounted to a solid surface to support the engine when
the splice plates are removed. Do not use a hoist with rubber tires.
(1) To prevent unacceptable loading of the nacelle structure when the splice plates are removed, support /shore the engine
with 50-590141-1 or other Textron Corporation approved sling and a hoist.
CAUTION: Do not drill into the spar cap.
(2) Remove the fasteners attaching the aft nacelle skin to the center section and remove the skins shown as shaded areas
(Ref. Figure 205).
(3) Remove the pluming and equipment as necessary to gain access to the splice plate fasteners forward of the main spar.
(4) Remove the rivets attaching the splice plates to the structure (Ref. Figure 206).
(5) Remove the lock bolts or screws that secure the splice plates to the spar (Ref. Chapter 20-50-04).
(6) Remove all burrs from the fastens holes.
(7) Vacuum up all debris that may have been caused by the drilling operation.
CAUTION: When using the old splice plate as a template, ensure that it is the splice plate which was removed from
the location for which the new splice plat is being prepared.
(8) Install the new splice plate and fasteners.
(9) Install the aft nacelle skins utilizing like fasteners removed (Ref. Figure 205).
(10) Install any plumbing or equipment that was removed.
(11) Perform any operational check/leak check for any disturbed system.

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Figure 201 : Sheet 1 : Access Panels

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Figure 202 : Sheet 1 : Splice Plates - Upper Spar Forward Flange

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Figure 203 : Sheet 1 : Splice Plates/Outboard - Gear Well

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Figure 204 : Sheet 1 : Splice Plates - Top Gear Well

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Figure 205 : Sheet 1 : Aft Nacelle Skin

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Figure 206 : Sheet 1 : Splice Plate - Rivets

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