stevenhmiller
Pre-takeoff checklist
I pulled the door off my 77 Archer to replace the door seals. After cleaning it up and painting it, I tried a dry fit without the seals first. I noticed the door was not closing and was binding at the bottom hinge area. When I proceeded to close it, it would kind of feel springy as if the inner door frame were pressing against the door opening and not allowing it to close. Upon closer inspection of the door, I found this stress crack. So, apparently it's been like this for a while.
What are your thoughts on the door? Any way to fix the crack, or do I need to replace the door all together? Also, I need to find out what is causing the binding, otherwise it will happen again, I'm sure.
What are your thoughts on the door? Any way to fix the crack, or do I need to replace the door all together? Also, I need to find out what is causing the binding, otherwise it will happen again, I'm sure.
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