Cessna 185 Skywagon — Airworthiness Directives

This document provides Instructions for Continued Airworthiness specifically for the Cessna Tail Cone Reinforcement Angle Splice, an FAA-approved modification for Cessna aircraft including the Cessna 185. It outlines the installation and inspection procedures necessary to maintain airworthiness following the installation of the reinforcement splice. The document emphasizes the importance of regular inspections to prevent issues related to cracking in the tail cone area, which is a known problem in these aircraft. The guidelines are intended for aircraft owners, maintenance personnel, and anyone involved in the upkeep of the Cessna 185 and similar models.

• The Cessna Tail Cone Reinforcement Angle Splice is designed to address known cracking issues in the tail cone area.
• Inspections are required every 500 flight hours or 5 years after installation of the splice kit.
• Regular checks of rivets and bolts are crucial to ensure structural integrity.