WINGSPAR INSPECTION/REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - ANYONE IN WPB, FL?
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bnt83
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murphey
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Any good A&P can do this. Best bet is to find a shop that specializes in major structural repair - they know how to do it right. You pay for what you get.
If this is the proposed AD, then hold off a bit.
The backseat of most cherokees is just sitting on the spar. You can remove the seats with only a bit of trouble, making 3 sides of the spar easily accessible. The bottom of the spar, well, that's where the little holes on the bottom of the wing and fuselage come into play. Next question - what type of inspection of the spar? Visual only? Something more comprehensive? In Florida, I'd worry about corrosion, which is why you're probably looking for an inspection.
If this is the proposed AD, then hold off a bit.
The backseat of most cherokees is just sitting on the spar. You can remove the seats with only a bit of trouble, making 3 sides of the spar easily accessible. The bottom of the spar, well, that's where the little holes on the bottom of the wing and fuselage come into play. Next question - what type of inspection of the spar? Visual only? Something more comprehensive? In Florida, I'd worry about corrosion, which is why you're probably looking for an inspection.
kgruber
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Wait for the AD!
There's a couple Piper Service Bulletins that address spar corrosion: SB1006 and SB1304. SB1304 has an open docket on becoming an AD note. It would be better to have the mechanic/shop follow these SBs to correct the corrosion issues in case either one becomes involved in a possible AD. It won't guarantee using these current SBs will offer 100% relief of the proposed AD, but odds are it will or at least provide an established procedure and sign off.
https://www.barteltaviation.com/pdf/Piper/PiperSB1006.pdf
https://s3.amazonaws.com/pipercrm/Solution/18990/SB_1304.pdf
Morgan3820
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You can take the plane out of Florida, but you cannot take Florida out of the plane.
You are wise to get it checked.
You are wise to get it checked.
alfadog
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"quick wingspar inspection". As opposed to what, a proper wingspar inspection?
edit: PS, I have a flashlight and a mirror, I can do a "quick wingspar inspection". It will be worth what you pay for it.
edit: PS, I have a flashlight and a mirror, I can do a "quick wingspar inspection". It will be worth what you pay for it.
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Peace of mind would be worth it in a Florida based plane, to me.
It could possibly satisfy the AD if it comes about.
Also if you decide to sell, it could be attractive to a buyer, if it's documented.... depending on how long it's been.
It could possibly satisfy the AD if it comes about.
Also if you decide to sell, it could be attractive to a buyer, if it's documented.... depending on how long it's been.
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Tom
There is a shop in Fort Pierce that does this and other major work all the time, but usually bigger planes, although I saw them fixing a Mooney. They are constantly getting planes delivered on trailers.
I’ve seen the AP there do smaller planes (including experimentals) as well.
Tom
I’ve seen the AP there do smaller planes (including experimentals) as well.
Tom