Single Engine 

Service Bulletin 

I September 22, 2011 

TITLE 

FUEL RETURN LINE INSPECTION 

EFFECTIVITY 

Model Serial Numbers 

iii 

Cessna 

A Textron Com an 

SB07-28-01 

Revision 1 

I 172R 17281188 thru 17281572 

172S 172S9491 thru 172S 11073 

REASON 

A report has been received that a part number 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly was found rubbing 

against the right steering tube assembly during full rudder pedal actuation. 

DESCRIPTION 

This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect the fuel return line for damage, and if necessary, repair or 

replace the line assembly. Non-compliance with this service bulletin could potentially result in a fuel leak. 

COMPLIANCE 

Mandatory: Shall be accomplished at the next scheduled maintenance or inspection not to exceed 100 hours 

of operation or 12 months, whichever occurs first. 

I NOTE: Compliance with SB07-28-01 Revision 1 is not required for airplanes in compliance with the Original 

Issue. 

APPROVAL 

FAA approval has been obtained on technical data in this publication that affects airplane type design. 

MANPOWER 

0.8 man-hour for inspection 

If necessary, add 0.4 man-hour to repair the fuel return line assembly 

If necessary, add 0.3 man-hour to replace the fuel return line assembly 

I Original Issue: June 18, 2007 Page 1 of 8 

To obtain satisfactory results, procedures specified in this publication must be accomplished in accordance with accepted methods and 

prevailing government regulations. Cessna Aircraft Company cannot be responsible for the quality of work perfonned in accomplishing the 

requirements of this publication. 

Cessna Aircraft Company, Customer Service, P.O. Box 7706, Wichita, Kansas 67277, U.S.A. (316) 517-5800, Facsimile (316) 517-7271 

www.cessnasupport.com 

COPYRIGHT © 2007 
REFERENCES 

Model 172 Series 1996 and On Maintenance Manual 

NOTE: Make sure all publications used are complete and current. 

NOTE: This information shall be considered an amendment to the Cessna Manufacturer's Service/Maintenance 

Manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness and must be accomplished for ongoing 

airworthiness compliance as required per 14 CFR Part 43.1 3. 

OTHER PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED 

Model 172R & Model 172S Illustrated Parts Catalog 

NOTE: Make sure all publications used are complete and current. 

MATERIAL PRICE AND AVAILABILITY 

I The part below is available from Cessna Service Parts and Programs through an appropriate Cessna Single 

Engine Authorized Service Facility. 

Part Number 

0500118-49 

CREDIT INFORMATION 

Description 

Fuel Line Assembly 

Qty/Airplane 

1 (if required) 

I For airplane serial numbers 17281391 thru 17281572 and 172S1 0490 thru 172S11 073: 

A labor allowance credit of 0.8 man-hour per airplane will be provided to inspect the fuel return line assembly 

as described in this service bulletin. 

If necessary, an additional 0.4 man-hour per airplane will be provided to repair the fuel return line assembly or 

an additional 0.3 man-hour per airplane will be provided to replace the fuel return line assembly as described 

in this service bulletin. 

Freight will be credited at the most economical method unless pre-approved by Cessna. For pre-approval 

contact Cessna Service Parts and Programs Warranty Administration at Telephone: 316-831-4296, Fax: 

316-206-2746 or E-mail: cpd2claims@cessna.textron.com. 

To receive credit, the work must be completed and the Warranty Claim submitted by a Cessna Single Engine 

Authorized Service Facility within 30 calendar days of service bulletin compliance before the credit expiration 

dates shown below. 

NOTE: Part number 0500118-49 fuel lines removed based on the inspection results of this service bulletin 

shall be held for field scrap per standard procedures. 

I Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 13, 2012 

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 13, 2012 

Special Note to Single-Engine Authorized Service Facilities: 

When you complete the Warranty Claim, the labor allowance claimed shall be itemized for each above action 

completed. 

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SB07 -28-01 Revision 1 

September 22, 2011 
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS 

WEIGHT AND BALANCE INFORMATION 

Negligible 

Material Information 

The part below may be necessary: 

NEW P/N DESCRIPTION OLD P/N 

0500118-49 

QUANTITY 

1 Fuel Line Assembly Same 

Instructions 

1. Prepare the airplane for maintenance. 

A. Make sure that all switches are in the OFF/NORM position. 

B. Disconnect electrical power from the airplane. 

(1) Disconnect the airplane battery. 

(2) Disconnect external electrical power. 

DISPOSITION 

Refer to Credit 

Information 

Section. 

C. Attach maintenance warning tags to the battery and external power receptacle that have "DO NOT 

CONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER - MAINTENANCE IN PROGRESS" written on them. 

WARNING: IF THE AIRPLANE HAS AMSAFE INFLATABLE RESTRAINTS, DO 

NOT REMOVE SEATS WITH THE SEAT BELTS BUCKLED OR THE 

ELECTRONICS MODULE ASSEMBLY (EMA) CONNECTED. DAMAGE TO 

THE SYSTEM CAN OCCUR AND AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF 

THE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE INJURY. 

2. Disarm the AMSAFE Inflatable Restraints. (Refer to the Model 172 Series 1996 and On Maintenance 

Manual, Chapter 25, Inflatable Restraint System- Maintenance Practices.) 

3. Get access to the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly as follows: 

A. Remove the copilot's seat from the seat track and move it aft and away from the work area. (Refer 

to the Model 172 Series 1996 and On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 25, Flight Compartment 

-Maintenance Practices.) 

NOTE: You do not have to disconnect the seat belt from the copilot's seat. 

B. Remove the access panel (230BT) and the rudder pedal close-out panel below the copilot's 

rudder pedals. (Refer to the Model 172 Series 1996 and On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 6, 

Access/Inspection Plates - Description and Operation.) 

4. (Refer to Figure 1, View A-A.) Do an inspection of the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly as follows: 

A. With a flashlight and a mirror, do an inspection of the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly for 

damage in the area of the MC0543022-2C Steering Tube Assembly. 

(1) If there is no damage to the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly, go to Step 9. 

(2) If there is damage to the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly: 

(a) Pull the fuel shutoff valve handle aft to shut off the fuel supply from the engine. 

(b) Remove the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly and install protective caps on the 

S2218-4 Check Valve, AN832-4 Union at the firewall, and each end of the 0500118-49 

Fuel Return Line Assembly. 

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(c) Make sure that there is only residual fuel leakage from the S2218-4 Check Valve after 

you disconnect the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly. If there is more than residual 

fuel leakage, you must replace the S2218-4 Check Valve. (Refer to the Model 172 

Series 1996 and On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 28, Fuel Storage and Distribution -

Maintenance Practices.) 

(d) Do an inspection of the damage on the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly. 

1 If there is damage in the area of a bend radius of the line, you must replace the 

0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly. Go to Step 5. 

2 If there is damage on the line of a depth of more than 0.0035 inch, or you cannot 

measure the depth of the damage, you must replace the 0500118-49 Fuel Return 

Line Assembly. Go to Step 5. 

3 If there is damage on the line of a depth of 0.0035 inch or less and it is not in the 

area of a bend radius of the line, repair the damage to the 0500118-49 Fuel Return 

Line Assembly with blending procedures in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 

43.13-1 B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices Aircraft Inspection and 

Repair. Then go to Step 5. 

5. (Refer to Figure 1, View A-A.) Install the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly as follows: 

A. Remove the protective caps from the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly, S2218-4 Check 

Valve, and AN832-4 Union at the firewall. 

B. Hand tighten the 8-nuts at the two ends of the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly. 

C. Put the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly in the position that gives correct clearance between 

the airplane structure and the MC0543022-2C Steering Tube Assembly when the rudder pedals and 

nosewheel move through the full left and right positions. 

D. Turn the nosewheel with a tow bar and move the copilot's rudder pedals at the same time while you 

look at the MC0543022-2C Steering Tube Assembly as it moves through its full range of motion. 

Make sure that the MC0543022-2C Steering Tube Assembly does not touch the 0500118-49 Fuel 

Return Line Assembly or the airplane structure. 

E. Hold the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly in the correct position while you torque the 8-nuts 

to 120 inch-pounds, +20 or -20 inch-pounds. 

6. Do a check to make sure that the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly does not touch the right 

MC0543022-2C Steering Tube Assembly as follows: 

A. Turn the nosewheel with a tow bar and move the copilot's rudder pedals at the same time while you 

look at the MC0543022-2C Steering Tube Assembly as it moves through its full range of motion. 

(1) If the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly touches the right MC0543022-2C Steering 

Tube Assembly or the airplane structure, you must loosen the two 8-nuts that attach the 

0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly and do Step 58 thru 5E again until the 0500118-49 

Fuel Return Line Assembly does not touch the right MC0543022-2C Steering Tube Assembly 

or the airplane structure. Go to Step 7. 

(2) If the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly does not touch the right MC0543022-2C Steering 

Tube Assembly or the airplane structure, go to Step 7. 

7. Push the fuel shutoff valve handle forward to the ON position. 

8. Do a check for leaks at the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly. 

9. Install the access plate (230BT) and the rudder panel close-out panel. (Refer to the Model 172 Series 

1996 and On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 6, Access/Inspection Plates- Description and Operation.) 

10. Install the copilot's seat. (Refer to the Model 172 Series 1996 and On Maintenance Manual, Chapter 25, 

Flight Compartment- Maintenance Practices.) 

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SB07 -28-01 Revision 1 

September 22, 2011 
WARNING: FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN YOU WORK ON OR 

NEAR THE INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM. THE INFLATOR 

ASSEMBLY IS A STORED, GAS/ENERGETIC MATERIAL DEVICE 

AND CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM AND/OR INJURY TO 

PERSONNEL IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED 

11. Arm the AMSAFE inflatable restraint systems, if installed. (Refer to the Model172 Series 1996 and On 

Maintenance Manual, Chapter 25, Inflatable Restraint System- Maintenance Practices.) 

12. For airplanes with the AMSAFE inflatable restraint system, do an operational check of the seat belt 

system. (Refer to the AMSAFE Supplemental Maintenance Manual, part number E508804.) 

13. Remove maintenance warning tags from battery and external power receptacle and connect the battery. 

14. Make an entry in the airplane logbook that states compliance and method of compliance with this 

service bulletin. 

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A 

Firewall 

(Reference) 

AE3663163E0240 

Hose Assembly 

(Reference) 

AN832-4 

Union 

(Reference) 

AN924-4 

Nut 

AN960- 916L 

Washer 

(Reference) 

Electrical 

Fuel 

Pump 

(Reference) 

Fuel 

Shutoff 

Valve 

(Reference) 

(NOTE) 

L----

MC0543022-2C 

Steering Tube 

Assembly 

(Reference) 

0500118-49 

Fuel Return Line 

Assembly 

(1 If Required) 

FWD 

VIEW A- A 

0516009- 24 

Fuel 

Reservoir 

Assembly 

(Reference) 

B-Nut 

(Reference) Line 

S2218- 4 Assembly 

Check Valve (Reference) 

(Reference) 

Looking Down at Correct Installation 

NOTE: Turn the nosewheel with a tow bar and move the copilot's rudder pedals 

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at the same time while you look at the MC0543022-2C Steering Tube Assembly 

as it moves through its full range of motion to make sure it does not touch 

the 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly or the airplane structure. 

Figure 1. Fuel Return Line Inspection (Sheet 1) 

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SB07 -28-01 Revision 1 

September 22, 2011 
OWNER NOTIFICATION 

I A. On June 18, 2007 the following message was sent to applicable owners of record in SB07-28-01A. 

Dear Cessna Owner: 

This Owner Advisory is to inform you that Service Bulletin SB07 -28-01: Fuel Return Line Inspection 

has been released. 

A report has been received that a part number 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly was found 

rubbing against the right steering tube assembly during full rudder pedal actuation. 

Service Bulletin SB07-28-01 provides instructions to inspect the fuel return line for damage, and 

if necessary, repair or replace the line assembly. Non-compliance with this Service Bulletin could 

potentially result in a fuel leak. 

Compliance is mandatory: shall be accomplished at the next scheduled maintenance or inspection not 

to exceed 100 hours of operation or 12 months, whichever occurs first. 

The information contained in the referenced Cessna Service Bulletin shall be considered an amendment 

to the Cessna Manufacturer's Service/Maintenance Manual or Instructions for continued airworthiness, 

and must be accomplished for ongoing airworthiness compliance as required per 14 CFR Part 43.13. 

A labor allowance credit of 0.8 man-hour per airplane will be provided to inspect the fuel return line 

assembly as described in Service Bulletin SB07-28-01. 

If necessary, an additional 0.4 man-hour per airplane will be provided to repair the fuel return line 

assembly or an additional 0.3 man-hour per airplane will be provided to replace the fuel return line 

assembly as described in Service Bulletin SB07-28-01. 

To receive credit, the work must be completed and the Warranty Claim submitted by a Cessna 

Single Engine Service Station within 30 calendar days of Service Bulletin compliance before the 

credit expiration dates shown below. 

Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 18, 2008 

International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 18, 2008 

Please contact a Cessna Single Engine Service Station for detailed information and arrange to have 

Cessna Service Bulletin S807-28-01 accomplished on your airplane. 

B. On September 22, 2011, the following message will be sent to applicable owners of record in 

SB07-28-01AR1: 17281391 thru 17281572 and 172S10490 thru 172S11073: 

Dear Cessna Skyhawk Owner: 

This Owner Advisory is to inform you that Service Bulletin SB07-28-01 Revision 1, Fuel Return Line 

Inspection, has been issued. 

Revision 1 has been issued to add modei172R serial numbers 17281391 thru 17281572 and model 

172S serial numbers 172S10490 thru 172S11073 to the list of airplanes affected by this service bulletin. 

A report has been received that a part number 0500118-49 Fuel Return Line Assembly was found 

rubbing against the right steering tube assembly during full rudder pedal actuation. 

This service bulletin provides instructions to inspect the fuel return line for damage, and if necessary, 

repair or replace the line assembly. Non-compliance with this service bulletin could potentially result in 

a fuel leak. 

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September 22, 2011 Page 7 
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Compliance is Mandatory: Shall be accomplished at the next scheduled maintenance or inspection not 

to exceed 100 hours of operation or 12 months, whichever occurs first. 

NOTE: Compliance with SB0?-28-01 Revision 1 is not required for airplanes in compliance with the 

Original Issue. 

The information contained in the referenced Cessna Service Bulletin shall be considered an amendment 

to the Cessna Manufacturer's Service/Maintenance Manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, 

and must be accomplished for ongoing airworthiness compliance as required per 14 CFR Part 43.13. 

For airplane serial numbers 17281391 thru 17281572 and 172S10490 thru 172S11073: 

A labor allowance credit of 0.8 man-hour per airplane will be provided to inspect the fuel return line 

assembly as described in this service bulletin. 

If necessary, an additional 0.4 man-hour per airplane will be provided to repair the fuel return line 

assembly or an additional 0.3 man-hour per airplane will be provided to replace the fuel return line 

assembly as described in this service bulletin. 

Freight will be credited at the most economical method unless pre-approved by Cessna. For 

pre-approval contact Cessna Service Parts and Programs Warranty Administration at Telephone: 

316-831-4296, Fax: 316-206-2746 or E-mail: cpd2claims@cessna.textron.com. 

To receive credit, the work must be completed and the Warranty Claim submitted by a Cessna Single 

Engine Authorized Service Facility within 30 calendar days of service bulletin compliance before the 

credit expiration dates shown below. 

NOTE: Part number 0500118-49 fuel lines removed based on the inspection results of this service 

bulletin shall be held for field scrap per standard procedures. 

Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 13, 2012 

International . ................ October 13, 2012 

Please contact a Cessna Single Engine Authorized Service Facility for detailed information and arrange 

to have Cessna Service Bulletin SB0?-28-01 Revision 1 accomplished on your airplane. 

As a convenience, service documents are now available online to all our customers through 

a simple, free-of-charge registration process. If you would like to sign up, please visit the 

www.cessnasupport.com Customer Access link to register. 

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