CESSNA A185E — Service Bulletins

This document is a Service Bulletin issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, specifically addressing airworthiness directives for the Cessna 185 series aircraft. It includes models 185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E, and A185F. The directive focuses on the inspection and potential installation of an angle stiffener on the lower spar cap of the wings for aircraft that have undergone specific modifications. The compliance timeline is set for within 50 hours of service after the directive's effective date. The bulletin aims to prevent wing failure during flight, which could lead to loss of control of the aircraft.

• Inspect the wings for an angle stiffener between WS 90 and WS 110.
• Install a stainless steel reinforcement strap at WS 100.50 if the stiffener is missing.
• Compliance is required within 50 hours after 5 November 1998.
• The directive applies to Cessna 185 series aircraft with specific STC or STA.
• The actions are intended to prevent wing failure and loss of control.