0755060-3 - Textron Aviation OEM Support Assembly for Cessna Skylane Aircraft

0755060-3 – Textron Aviation OEM Support Assembly

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Overview Section

The 0755060-3 is a genuine Textron Aviation OEM structural support assembly specifically engineered for the Cessna 182 Skylane series. This precision-manufactured component serves as a critical load-bearing interface within the airframe, typically found in the internal wing structure or the cabin-to-fuselage attachment points.

Fabricated from aerospace-grade aluminum and finished with a corrosion-resistant chromate conversion coating, the 0755060-3 is designed to distribute structural stresses across the airframe during high-G maneuvers and turbulent flight conditions. As an OEM assembly, it features factory-installed rivets and bushings, ensuring that the part meets the exact dimensional tolerances required for a perfect fit during structural repairs or restoration.

Key Features Section

• Structural Integrity: Engineered to maintain airframe rigidity and prevent skin wrinkling or structural deformation under aerodynamic loads.

• Pre-Assembled OEM Component: Includes factory-installed hardware and sub-components, reducing labor time and ensuring "plug-and-play" compatibility with the original Cessna airframe.

• Aerospace-Grade Materials: Constructed from high-strength aluminum alloy, providing a superior strength-to-weight ratio essential for the Skylane’s performance envelope.

• Corrosion Resistance: Treated with a specialized primer and chemical film to protect against intergranular corrosion and environmental degradation.

• Vibration Dampening: Designed with specific thickness and geometry to absorb and mitigate engine and aerodynamic harmonics, extending the fatigue life of surrounding structures.

• Direct Airframe Interface: Features precision-drilled pilot holes or mounting points that align perfectly with the Cessna 182’s bulkheads or ribs.

Technical Specifications Section

Aircraft Compatibility Section

The 0755060-3 is a foundational structural part for several generations of the Cessna Skylane:

• Cessna 182P & 182Q: Standard structural support for legacy high-performance Skylanes.

• Cessna 182R & 182S: Utilized in the updated airframes with improved structural reinforcements.

• Cessna T182 / TR182: Compatible with turbocharged and retractable gear variants (verify against specific Serial Number in the IPC).

Technical Applications & Safety

Structural supports like the 0755060-3 are "on-condition" items but are critical to the overall safety of the wing or fuselage "box."

Safety Warning: Stress Corrosion and Fatigue.

During Annual or 100-hour inspections, the 0755060-3 should be inspected for "smoking rivets" (dark streaks coming from rivet heads) or hairline cracks near the mounting holes. These are signs of structural movement or fatigue. Because this is a primary support assembly, any signs of deformation or corrosion beyond the limits specified in the Cessna 182 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) require immediate replacement to prevent a potential structural failure in flight.

Installation & Maintenance Addendum

1. Fastener Selection: When installing the 0755060-3, use only the specific AN or MS rivets and bolts called out in the Cessna Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC). Substituting standard hardware can lead to galvanic corrosion or structural weakness.

2. Proper Shimming: Ensure there are no gaps between the support assembly and the adjoining bulkhead. If gaps exist, use approved aluminum shims to prevent "drawing" the metal together, which introduces unwanted internal stress into the assembly.

3. Primer Maintenance: If the part is trimmed or drilled during installation, the bare aluminum edges must be treated with Alodine and re-primed to prevent the onset of corrosion.