Hi guys,

Is anyone familiar with the precedent for replacing parts on a 182, but from one donor model to another?

I happen to know of a horizontal stabilizer from a newer 182 that I could get a really good deal on. It's the newer, wider, stabilizer so I'm very interested.

Thanks

If you are replacing the same p/n from one plane to another that's easy. If they are different parts, then you need to make a minor/major determination as this is an alteration. If major, like your proposed horiz. stab, you will need to find an STC or ask the FSDO how they feel about a field approval. For the latter, if you could find a copy of someone else's 337 that would be helpful.

CParker wrote:Hi guys,

Is anyone familiar with the precedent for replacing parts on a 182, but from one donor model to another?

I happen to know of a horizontal stabilizer from a newer 182 that I could get a really good deal on. It's the newer, wider, stabilizer so I'm very interested.

Thanks

I'm assuming it comes with the elevators as well?

Yes, it's a complete airframe

Talk to Cessna about parts substitution. Not uncommon Fo them to provide a letter of approval. Makes the process a lot easier. A tremendous amount of parts are from the 182T are still a perfect fit for older models. Cessna has also been good about providing cross-reference part numbers from older to new.