Cessna 182: How can I fix cracks in tailcone bulkhead?

[Robert Bullock]

Is there a doubler kit for the repair? This is the bulkead that holds the
rudder on and also that the tailcone screws on to. 1962 Cessna 182E.

The cracks are around the area where the rudder stops hit the screws mounted
in the bulkhead.

I hope that I don't have to buy a new one and a doubler can be put in since
this is a non-sctructural portion of the bulkhead.

rcbullock "AT' cox.net for email replies

[Craig]

"Robert Bullock" > wrote in message >...
> Is there a doubler kit for the repair? This is the bulkead that holds the
> rudder on and also that the tailcone screws on to. 1962 Cessna 182E.
>
> The cracks are around the area where the rudder stops hit the screws mounted
> in the bulkhead.
>
> I hope that I don't have to buy a new one and a doubler can be put in since
> this is a non-sctructural portion of the bulkhead.

Check the SRM for what repairs can be made....It may be listed as a
replace only item.

Craig C.

[Scott Skylane]

Robert Bullock wrote:
> Is there a doubler kit for the repair? This is the bulkead that holds the
> rudder on and also that the tailcone screws on to. 1962 Cessna 182E.
>
> The cracks are around the area where the rudder stops hit the screws mounted
> in the bulkhead.
/snip/

Robert,

These are exactly the cracks addressed by AD 72-07-09, and Cessna SE
72-3. You must replace the bulkhead with a new, unimproved unit that is
still subject to the same weaknesses (and the same AD). A rudder lock
would prevent these cracks from developing again, though.

Happy Flying!
Scott Skylane
N92054