Cessna 182 (1962-86), 210 (1962-66) and 172 (1980-86) have a similar bracket. Pre-1980 172s had the wing strut attach directly to the bulkhead inside the fuselage.

May 31, 2005 · The FAA issued its final rule on an AD 2020-18-01 affecting 14,653 Cessna singles in a inspection of the spot where the strut meets the lower door post strut attach fitting …

Mar 6, 2022 · The wing on your 182 won’t fall off, the fuselage will. Seriously though, there is a structural inspection now required by AD for the lower strut mount. Very few failures globally, …

Nov 4, 2015 · A cantilevered spar needs to be way heavier and have much larger hardware because the forces are concentrated in a tiny area compared to the strut-braced wing. Either …

Mar 23, 2025 · Curious how many have seen this before and if it poses any significant risk? The rest of the plane appears in fantastic shape with little to no paint concerns which is why it …

Oct 15, 2015 · My straight tail 182 is in for an annual. I stopped by today for an update & the head mechanic at the shop said he was a bit concerned about my right strut. At the top of the strut …

Dec 30, 2022 · Doors flapping in the breeze may damage the Forward Door Post on Cessna They also abrade the lower end of the wing strut if the internal stops are broken (as is typical). …

Nov 8, 2009 · News from Cessna Pilot's Assn tonight that Cessna is fast-tracking Service Bulletin SEL-57-01 through the FAA emergency AD process. (Meaning no comment period.) Here's …

Mar 13, 2012 · Hello all, My name is Marc Webster and I am a student pilot flying a Cessna 172N. In 2007, I designed a Camera mount for my Gopro to mount to the tubing of my Hanglider and …

Feb 15, 2018 · Cessna has had the SIDs for this out for years, and the wing spar AD already existed on certain aircraft (I think the 401, 402C, and 414A only to start) after a 30,000 hour or …