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FUSELAGE - INSPECTION/CHECK
1. General
A. This section gives inspection procedures for a visual examination of the fuselage structure and equipment installed in the
fuselage. The inspection of the airplane fuselage is done by zone.
B. A Zonal Inspection is a general visual inspection of all systems and structural components that are contained within a defined
zone. The inspection is usually conducted at no more than an arm's length in distance. Ladders, stands, and lifts are used.
Mirrors and lights are to be used as necessary to complete the inspection. No special tools or equipment is needed to do a
zone inspection.
TASK 53-00-00-210
2. Nose Section Zonal Inspection
NOTE: An internal zonal inspection is a general visual examination that includes all systems and structural
components of an interior area, installation or assembly. This includes checking for evidence of degradation
such as corrosion, cracks, chafing of tubing, loose duct support, wiring damage, cable and pulley wear, fluid
leaks, inadequate drainage and for other conditions which could lead to corrosion/damage. This level of
inspection is made under normal lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar light, drop-light, or flashlight
by approximately "arm's length" inspection distance to the object. It may be necessary to remove and/or
open access panels or doors to conduct a internal zonal inspection. A mirror may be necessary to enhance
visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to
gain proximity to the area being checked.
A. Complete a Zonal General Visual Inspection of the Nose Section Zones.
(1) Remove the radome. Refer to Chapter 53, Nose Radome - Maintenance Practices.
(2) Open the nose baggage compartment doors.
(3) Remove all nose baggage compartment access panels. Refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates And Panels Identification -
Description And Operation.
(a) Airplanes -0001 thru -0359; panels (211AZ, 211BZ, 211CZ, 211DZ, 211EZ, 211FZ, 211GZ, 211HZ, 212AZ, 212BZ,
212CZ, 212DZ, 212EZ, 212FZ, and 212BZR).
(b) Airplanes -0360 thru -0599; panels (211BZ, 211BC,211CC, 211CZ, 211DZ, 211EZ, 211FZ, 211GZ, 211HZ, 211JZ,
211AZL, 211KZ, 212BC, 212CC, 212CZ, 212DZ, 212EZ, 212FZ, 212GZ, 212BZR, 212HZ, and 212JZ).
(c) Airplanes -0600 and On; panels (211BZ, 211CC, 211CZ, 211DZ, 211EZ, 211FZ, 211GZ, 211HZ, 211JZ, 211AZL,
211KZ, 211LZ, 211MC, 212BC, 212CZ, 212DZ, 212EZ, 212FZ, 212GZ, 212BZR, 212HZ, and 212JZ).
(4) Examine all structural components in the radome and the nose section zones internally and externally for damage,
corrosion, cracks, loose fasteners, correct installation, general condition, or unserviceable structural components. Refer to
Chapter 51, Structures - Description and Operation.
(5) Examine all systems components in the radome and the nose section zones internally and externally for damage,
corrosion, cracks, loose fasteners, correct installation, general condition, or unserviceable components.
(a) Examine all wire bundle assemblies and electrical components in the radome and nose section zones for correct
installation, frayed or rubbed insulation, condition of electrical bonding straps if installed, damage, and corrosion.
Refer to the Citation Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20, HIRF, EMI and EMC - Maintenance Practices and to
the Citation Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20, Electrical Component Cleaning and Inspection - Maintenance
Practices.
NOTE: Damage includes damage to HIRF protected components. Failure or irregularities include, but
are not limited to: frayed or chafed wire insulation, electrical connectors that are loose or not
safety wired, broken bonds or bonding shields, and slack or nicked cables. Also, any
indication of fluid leaks, or linkages that are loose or not aligned, composite fairings with
conductive mesh, and the inherent conductivity of the structure.
(b) Examine all placards and markings for correct installation and legibility. Refer to the 525 Illustrated Parts Catalog,
Chapter 11.
(6) Examine all nose section zones for contamination, paying particular attention for combustible material.
NOTE: Combustible material may be in the form of fuel vapor, engine oil and/or accumulated dust or lint.
(7) Install the Radome. Refer to Chapter 53, Nose Radome - Maintenance Practices.

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(8) Install all nose baggage compartment access panels. Refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates And Panels Identification -
Description And Operation.
(9) Close the nose baggage compartment doors.
END OF TASK
TASK 53-00-00-211
3. Cockpit and Cabin Above and Below Floorboard Zonal Inspection
NOTE: An internal zonal inspection is a general visual examination that includes all systems and structural
components of an interior area, installation or assembly. This includes checking for evidence of degradation
such as corrosion, cracks, chafing of tubing, loose duct support, wiring damage, cable and pulley wear, fluid
leaks, inadequate drainage and for other conditions which could lead to corrosion/damage. This level of
inspection is made under normal lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar light, drop-light, or flashlight
by approximately "arm's length" inspection distance to the object. It may be necessary to remove and/or
open access panels or doors to conduct a internal zonal inspection. A mirror may be necessary to enhance
visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to
gain proximity to the area being checked.
A. Complete a Zonal General Visual Inspection of the Cockpit and Cabin Above and Below Floorboard Zones.
(1) Remove the flight crew seats. Refer to Chapter 25, Flight Crew Seats - Maintenance Practices.
(2) Remove the passenger compartment seats. Refer to Chapter 25, Passenger Seats - Maintenance Practices.
(3) Remove all of the cockpit and cabin equipment and furnishings including cabin overhead, cabin side walls, bar, toilet, toilet
overhead, cockpit overhead, and all royalite in cockpit. Refer to Chapter 25, Equipment Furnishings - General.
(4) Remove all of the cockpit floorboard panels, refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates And Panels Identification - Description And
Operation.
(a) Airplanes -0001 thru -0599; panels, (231AT, 231ATC, 231BTC, 232AT, 232ATC, 232BTC, 241BT, 241CT, 241BTC,
241CTC, 242AT, and 242CT).
(b) Airplanes -0600 and On; panels (231AT, 231ATC, 231BTC, 232AT, 232ATC, 232BTC, 241BT, 241CT, 241BTC,
241CTC, 242AT, 242CT, and 242CTC).
(5) Remove all of the cabin floorboard panels, refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates And Panels Identification - Description And
Operation (251AT, 251BT, 251CT, 251DT, 251ET, 251FL, 251FT, 252AT, 252ATC, 252BT, 252BTC, 252CT, 252CTC,
252DT, 252DTC, 252ET, 252FT, 252GC, and 252GR).
(6) Remove all of the wing to fuselage fairings, refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates and Panels Identification - Description and
Operation 191AL, 191BL, 191CL, 192AR, 192BR, and 192CR.
(7) Examine all of the cockpit and cabin structural components, internally and externally for damage, corrosion, cracks, loose
fasteners, correct installation, or unserviceable components. Refer to Chapter 51, Structures - General.
(8) Examine the area near and under the toilet for signs of leaks and corrosion.
(9) Examine systems components in the cockpit and cabin zones for obvious damage, corrosion, cracks, loose fasteners,
correct installation, general condition, or unserviceable components.
(10) Examine all wire bundle assemblies and electrical components in the cockpit and cabin for correct installation, frayed or
rubbed insulation, condition of electrical bonding straps if installed, damage, and corrosion. Refer to the Citation Standard
Practices Manual, Chapter 20, HIRF, EMI and EMC - Maintenance Practices and to the Citation Standard Practices
Manual, Chapter 20, Electrical Component Cleaning and Inspection - Maintenance Practices.
NOTE: Damage includes damage to HIRF protected components. Failure or irregularities include, but are
not limited to: frayed or chafed wire insulation, electrical connectors that are loose or not safety
wired, broken bonds or bonding shields, or slack or nicked cables. Also, any indication of fluid
leaks, or linkages that are loose or not aligned, composite fairings with conductive mesh, and the
inherent conductivity of the structure.
(11) Examine tubing, hose, pneumatic, and fluid fittings in the cockpit and cabin for indication of leaks, damage, rubs, and
correct clamping. Refer to the Citation Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20, Tubing, Hose and Fittings - Maintenance
Practices.
CAUTION: Make sure that the cabin side wall duct to the cabin entry door bleed air duct is properly routed and
secured (with ZIP tie and approximately 1 inch (25.4 mm) from valve) to warm air to prevent the door

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seal control valve components from freezing.

(12) Do an inspection of all control cables, pulleys, and brackets. Refer to the Citation Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20,
Control Cables, Pressure Seals and Pulleys - Maintenance Practices.
(a) Make sure the control cables, pulleys, and brackets are examined for, broken wires, correct installation, correct
installation of safety wire or safety clips on the cable turnbuckles, corrosion, damage, evidence of wear, cable pulleys
are free to turn, and cable fittings for evidence of cable movement.
(13) Do an inspection of the airplane windshield, cockpit, and cabin windows.
(a) Make sure the airplane windshield, cockpit, and cabin windows are examined for, scratches, cracks, delamination,
discoloration, deformation, and the windshield and windows are clean.
(14) Examine all placards and markings for correct installation and legibility and correct location. Refer to the 525 Illustrated
Parts Catalog, Chapter 11.
(15) Examine all cockpit and cabin zones for contamination, paying particular attention for combustible material.
NOTE: Combustible material may be in the form of fuel vapor, engine oil and/or accumulated dust or lint.
(16) Install all of the cockpit floorboard panels, refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates And Panels Identification - Description And
Operation.
(a) Airplanes -0001 thru -0599; panels(231AT, 231ATC, 231BTC, 232AT, 232ATC, 232BTC, 241BT, 241CT, 241BTC,
241CTC, 242AT, and 242CT).
(b) Airplanes -0600 and On; panels (231AT, 231ATC, 231BTC, 232AT, 232ATC, 232BTC, 241BT, 241CT, 241BTC,
241CTC, 242AT, 242CT, and 242CTC).
(17) Install all of the cabin floorboard panels, refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates and Panels Identification - Description and
Operation (251AT, 251BT, 251CT, 251DT, 251ET, 251FL, 251FT, 252AT, 252ATC, 252BT, 252BTC, 252CT, 252CTC,
252DT, 252DTC, 252ET, 252FT, 252GC, and 252GR).
(18) Install all of the wing to fuselage fairings, refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates and Panels Identification - Description and
Operation 191AL, 191BL, 191CL, 192AR, 192BR, and 192CR.
(19) Install the cockpit and cabin equipment and furnishings. Refer to Chapter 25, Equipment Furnishings - General.
(20) Install the passenger compartment seats. Refer to Chapter 25, Passenger Seats - Maintenance Practices.
(21) Install the flight crew seats. Refer to Chapter 25, Flight Crew Seats - Maintenance Practices.
END OF TASK
TASK 53-00-00-212
4. Internal Empennage Zonal Inspection
NOTE: An internal zonal inspection is a general visual examination that includes all systems and structural
components of an interior area, installation or assembly. This includes checking for evidence of degradation
such as corrosion, cracks, chafing of tubing, loose duct support, wiring damage, cable and pulley wear, fluid
leaks, inadequate drainage and for other conditions which could lead to corrosion/damage. This level of
inspection is made under normal lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar light, drop-light, or flashlight
by approximately "arm's length" inspection distance to the object. It may be necessary to remove and/or
open access panels or doors to conduct a internal zonal inspection. A mirror may be necessary to enhance
visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to
gain proximity to the area being checked.
A. Complete a Zonal General Visual Inspection of the Internal Empennage Zones.
(1) Remove all aft baggage compartment panels (321A, 321AL, 321AZ, 321BB, 321BC, 321CB, 321DC, 321EC, 321FC,
321BT, 321GC, 321BTC, 321CTC, 322A, 322AL, 322AZ, 322BB, 322BC, and 322BT) and tailcone access panels 192A
and 192B. Refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates and Panels Identification - Description and Operation.
NOTE: Do not remove access panels on the horizontal or vertical stabilizer. Only the external zones of the
stabilizers are included in this inspection.
(2) Remove tailcone stinger. Refer to Chapter 53, Tailcone Stinger - Removal/Installation.
(3) Examine all tailcone structural components, including stinger internally and externally from the aft side of aft pressure
bulkhead to the tailcone stinger zones for damage, corrosion, cracks, loose fasteners, correct installation, general
condition, or unserviceable components. Refer to Chapter 51, Structures - General.

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(4) Examine all systems components in the tailcone/stinger zones for obvious damage, corrosion, cracks, loose fasteners,
correct installation, general condition, or unserviceable components.
(5) Examine all wire bundle assemblies and electrical components in the aft pressure bulkhead to tailcone bulkhead zones for
correct installation, general condition, frayed or rubbed insulation, condition of electrical bonding straps if installed,
damage, and corrosion. Refer to the Citation Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20, HIRF, EMI and EMC - Maintenance
Practices and to the Citation Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20, Electrical Component Cleaning and Inspection -
Maintenance Practices.
NOTE: Damage includes damage to HIRF protected components. Failure or irregularities include, but are
not limited to: frayed or chafed wire insulation, electrical connectors that are loose or not safety
wired, broken bonds or bonding shields, or slack or nicked cables. Also, any indication of fluid
leaks, or linkages that are loose or not aligned, composite fairings with conductive mesh, and the
inherent conductivity of the structure.
(6) Do an inspection of all control cables, pulleys, and brackets. Refer to the Citation Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20,
Control Cables, Pressure Seals and Pulleys - Maintenance Practices.
(a) Make sure the control cables, pulleys, and brackets are examined for: broken wires, correct installation, correct
installation of safety wire or safety clips on the cable turnbuckles, corrosion, damage, evidence of wear, cable pulleys
are free to turn, cable fittings for evidence of cable movement.
(7) Examine all tubing, hose, pneumatic, and fluid fittings in the aft pressure bulkhead to the tail cone bulkhead zones for
indication of leaks, damage, rubs, and correct clamping. Refer to the Citation Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20,
Tubing, Hose and Fittings - Maintenance Practices.
(8) Examine all placards and markings for correct installation and legibility. Refer to the 525 Illustrated Parts Catalog, Chapter
11.
(a) Make sure the airplane ID plate is installed correctly and is in good condition.
(9) Examine all internal empennage zones for contamination, paying particular attention for combustible material.
NOTE: Combustible material may be in the form of fuel vapor, engine oil and/or accumulated dust or lint.
(10) Install tailcone stinger. Refer to Chapter 53, Tailcone Stinger - Removal/Installation.
(11) Install all aft baggage compartment panels. Refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates and Panels Identification - Description and
Operation.
END OF TASK
TASK 53-00-00-213
5. Cockpit and Cabin Below Floorboard Zonal Inspection
NOTE: An internal zonal inspection is a general visual examination that includes all systems and structural
components of an interior area, installation or assembly. This includes checking for evidence of degradation
such as corrosion, cracks, chafing of tubing, loose duct support, wiring damage, cable and pulley wear, fluid
leaks, inadequate drainage and for other conditions which could lead to corrosion/damage. This level of
inspection is made under normal lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar light, drop-light, or flashlight
by approximately "arm's length" inspection distance to the object. It may be necessary to remove and/or
open access panels or doors to conduct a internal zonal inspection. A mirror may be necessary to enhance
visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to
gain proximity to the area being checked.
A. Complete a Zonal General Visual Inspection of the Cockpit and Cabin Below Floorboard Zones.
(1) Remove the flight crew seats. Refer to Chapter 25, Flight Crew Seats - Maintenance Practices.
(2) Remove the passenger compartment seats. Refer to Chapter 25, Passenger Seats - Maintenance Practices.
NOTE: This inspection does not require the removal of furnishings, do to the various configurations,
panels to be removed may vary.
(3) Remove cockpit floorboard panels, refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates And Panels Identification - Description And
Operation.
(a) Airplanes -0001 thru -0599; panels, (231AT, 231ATC, 231BTC, 232AT, 232ATC, 232BTC, 241BT, 241CT, 241BTC,
241CTC, 242AT, and 242CT).
(b) Airplanes -0600 and On; panels (231AT, 231ATC, 231BTC, 232AT, 232ATC, 232BTC, 241BT, 241CT, 241BTC,

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241CTC, 242AT, 242CT, and 242CTC).

(4) Remove cabin floorboard panels, refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates and Panels Identification - Description and Operation
(251AT, 251BT, 251CT, 251DT, 251ET, 251FL, 252AT, 252ATC, 252BT, 252BTC, 252CT, 252CTC, 252DT, 252DTC,
252ET, 252FT, 252GC, and 252GR).
(5) Remove all of the wing to fuselage fairings, refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates and Panels Identification - Description and
Operation (191AL, 191BL, 191CL, 192AR, 192BR, and 192CR).
(6) Examine all of the cockpit and cabin below floorboard structural components, internally and externally for damage,
corrosion, cracks, loose fasteners, correct installation, or unserviceable components. Refer to Chapter 51, Structures -
General.
(7) Examine the area near and under the toilet for signs of leaks and corrosion.
(8) Examine below floorboard systems components in the cockpit and cabin zones for obvious damage, corrosion, cracks,
loose fasteners, correct installation, general condition, or unserviceable components.
(9) Examine below floorboard wire bundle assemblies and electrical components in the cockpit and cabin for correct
installation, frayed or rubbed insulation, condition of electrical bonding straps if installed, damage, and corrosion. Refer to
the Citation Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20, HIRF, EMI and EMC - Maintenance Practices and to the Citation
Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20, Electrical Component Cleaning and Inspection - Maintenance Practices.
NOTE: Damage includes damage to HIRF protected components. Failure or irregularities include, but are
not limited to: frayed or chafed wire insulation, electrical connectors that are loose or not safety
wired, broken bonds or bonding shields, or slack or nicked cables. Also, any indication of fluid
leaks, or linkages that are loose or not aligned, composite fairings with conductive mesh, and the
inherent conductivity of the structure.
(10) Examine below floorboard tubing, hose, pneumatic, and fluid fittings in the cockpit and cabin for indication of leaks,
damage, rubs, and correct clamping. Refer to the Citation Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20, Tubing, Hose and
Fittings - Maintenance Practices.
CAUTION: Make sure that the cabin side wall duct to the cabin entry door bleed air duct is properly routed and
secured (with ZIP tie and approximately 1 inch (25.4 mm) from valve) to warm air to prevent the door
seal control valve components from freezing.
(11) Do an inspection of all control cables, pulleys, and brackets. Refer to the Citation Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20,
Control Cables, Pressure Seals and Pulleys - Maintenance Practices.
(a) Make sure the control cables, pulleys, and brackets are examined for, broken wires, correct installation, correct
installation of safety wire or safety clips on the cable turnbuckles, corrosion, damage, evidence of wear, cable pulleys
are free to turn, and cable fittings for evidence of cable movement.
(12) Examine all cockpit and cabin below floorboard zones for contamination, paying particular attention for combustible
material.
NOTE: Combustible material may be in the form of fuel vapor, engine oil and/or accumulated dust or lint.
(13) Install all of the cockpit floorboard panels, refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates And Panels Identification - Description And
Operation.
(a) Airplanes -0001 thru -0599; panels (231AT, 231ATC, 231BTC, 232AT, 232ATC, 232BTC, 241BT, 241CT, 241BTC,
241CTC, 242AT, and 242CT).
(b) Airplanes -0600 and On; panels (231AT, 231ATC, 231BTC, 232AT, 232ATC, 232BTC, 241BT, 241CT, 241BTC,
241CTC, 242AT, 242CT, and 242CTC).
(14) Install all of the cabin floorboard panels, (251AT, 251BT, 251CT, 251DT, 251ET, 251FL, 252AT, 252ATC, 252BT,
252BTC, 252CT, 252CTC, 252DT, 252DTC, 252ET, 252FT, 252GC, and 252GR) refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates and
Panels Identification - Description and Operation (191AL, 191BL, 191CL, 192AR, 192BR, and 192CR).
(15) Install all of the wing to fuselage fairings. Refer to Chapter 6, Access Plates and Panels Identification - Description and
Operation(191AL, 191BL, 191CL, 192AR, 192BR, and 192CR).
(16) Install the passenger compartment seats. Refer to Chapter 25, Refer to Chapter 25, Passenger Seats - Maintenance
Practices. Seats - Maintenance Practices.
(17) Install the flight crew seats. Refer to Chapter 25, Flight Crew Seats - Maintenance Practices.
END OF TASK

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TASK 53-00-00-214
6. External Fuselage Zonal Inspection
NOTE: An external zonal inspection is a general visual examination of an exterior area, and/or, an exposed
installation or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure or irregularity. This level of inspection is made
under normal lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar light or flashlight by approximately "arm's length"
inspection distance to the object. Unless otherwise specified, an external zonal inspection should not
require removal or opening of access panels or doors. A mirror may be necessary to enhance visual access
to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.
A. Complete a Zonal General Visual Inspection of the External Fuselage Zones. This inspection is inclusive of the fuselage from
the tip of the nose radome to the tip of the tailcone stinger.
B. Access.
(1) This is an external zonal inspection. Access panels do not need to be removed to complete this inspection.
C. Complete a Zonal General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the external fuselage.
(1) Examine all fuselage external zones for damage, failure, irregularity, or evidence of overheating. Refer to the Citation
Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20, HIRF, EMI and EMC - Maintenance Practices and Electrical Component
Cleaning and Inspection - Maintenance Practices.
(2) Examine all fuselage external zones systems and structural components for damage, corrosion, cracks, loose fasteners,
loose/misalignment of linkage, and correct installation. Refer to Chapter 51, Structures - General.
(3) Examine all fuselage external zones tubing, hose or fluid fitting for evidence of leaks, damage and chafing and correct
installation.
(4) Examine all fuselage external zones placards and markings for security of installation and legibility and correct location.
Refer to the 525 Illustrated Parts Catalog, Chapter 11.
(5) Examine all external fuselage zones for contamination, paying particular attention for combustible material.
NOTE: Combustible material may be in the form of fuel vapor, engine oil and/or accumulated dust or lint.
END OF TASK
TASK 53-00-00-215
7. Nose Landing Gear Wheel Well General Visual Inspection (Corrosion Inspection)
A. Tools and Equipment
(1) Flashlight
(2) Inspection Mirror
(3) 3M 250 Flatback Masking Tape (X158503) (No Approved Substitutes)
B. Complete a General Visual Inspection of the Nose Landing Gear Wheel Well Area. Refer to Figure 601.
(1) Open the nose landing gear doors. Refer to Chapter 52, Landing Gear Doors - Maintenance Practices.
(2) Complete a preliminary examination of the nose landing gear wheel well and all hardware, tubing, cables and other
components in the wheel well area for cleanliness, foreign objects, deformed or missing fasteners, security of installation,
corrosion, damage, paint swelling, bubbles, blisters, pits, discoloration, buckling, powdery deposits, bulging, dents, or
chafed components.
(3) Clean and dry the nose landing gear wheel well area and other components in the wheel well area to remove all dirt,
contaminants and grease from the inspection area.
(4) Use a flashlight held at an angle approximately parallel to the inspection surface to examine the nose landing gear wheel
well area for any indications of corrosion.
(5) If you suspect corrosion exists in a specific area that has paint or primer on it, do the following:
(a) Use MPK to clean the area that is to be examined.
(b) Firmly apply 3M 250 tape to the affected area.
(c) Remove the tape quickly.
1 If the paint is removed but the primer is not, apply the tape directly to the primer and quickly remove it.
2 Corrosion is indicated if the primer is removed from the surface of the structure.

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3If the paint is removed but the primer is not, apply the correct paint to the affected area. Refer to the Citation
Standard Practices Manual, Chapter 20, Exterior Finish - Cleaning/Painting.
(6) If corrosion is found, refer to the Model 525 Structural Repair Manual, 51-10-01, Crack, Scratch, Gouge and Corrosion or
the applicable Component Maintenance Manual for information on allowable damage and repair procedures.
(7) If the corrosion damage exceeds the limits specified in the applicable manual or if damage limits are not specified,
complete a written report on the location and severity of the corrosion. Include photographs and any other necessary
information. Contact Cessna Customer Service Structures. Refer to the Introduction, How to Get Customer Assistance.
(8) Close the nose landing gear doors. Refer to Chapter 52, Landing Gear Doors - Maintenance Practices.
END OF TASK
TASK 53-00-00-220
8. Crew Seat Tracks Detailed Inspection
A. Seat Track and Seat Attachment Inspection.
(1) Visually examine the seat tracks for cracks. Replace any seat track that shows signs of crack(s).
(2) Visually inspect each seat rail hole for dirt or any debris which may stop engagement of a seat pin. Clean out all holes.
(3) Refer to Figure 602, Measure each hole in the seat tracks for excessive wear. Measurement is to be made 0.020 inch
(0.51 mm) below the top surface of the seat rail.
(a) If wear dimension across any hole is more than 0.38 inch (9.65 mm), but is not more than 0.42 inch (10.67 mm),
inspect each hole again at 100-hour intervals for excessive wear.
(b) If the wear dimension across any hole is more than 0.42 inch (10.67 mm), replace the seat track.
(4) Lift up on the aft edge of each seat to stop all vertical play. In the lifted position, measure depth of engagement of each
seat pin. If engagement of any pin is less than 0.15 inch (3.8 mm) repair or replace components as necessary to get seat
pin engagement of 0.15 inch (3.8 mm), or greater. If the seat track is worn, engagement dimension is measured from the
existing surface, not the manufactured surface.
END OF TASK
TASK 53-00-00-250
9. Fuselage Skin Joint Eddy Current Inspection
A. Complete an Eddy Current inspection of the Fuselage Skin Joints.
(1) Do an Eddy Current inspection of the fuselage skin joints for fatigue cracks or damage resulting from the removal of sealer
or paint from the joints. Refer to the Model 525 Nondestructive Testing Manual, Part 6, 53-30-03, Eddy Current Skin Joint
Inspection or 53-30-04, Magneto-Optics Skin Joint Inspection.
END OF TASK

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Figure 601 : Sheet 1 : Nose Landing Gear Wheel Well Area

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Figure 602 : Sheet 1 : Crew Seat Track and Seat Base Inspection

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Figure 2 : Sheet 1 : Nose Baggage Compartment Panels

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Figure 2 : Sheet 2 : Nose Baggage Compartment Panels

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Figure 3 : Sheet 1 : Cockpit Floorboard Panels

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Figure 11 : Sheet 1 : Fairing Access Panels

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Figure 7 : Sheet 1 : Aft Baggage Compartment Panels

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Figure 9 : Sheet 1 : Airplane Access Panels

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Figure 9 : Sheet 2 : Airplane Access Panels

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Figure 9 : Sheet 3 : Airplane Access Panels

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