cowman
Final Approach
I was looking through the maintenance logs for a potential buy on a 68 Cherokee 180. One log had a couple of entries that I noticed and wondered if they were warning signs of more serious issues and I should walk/run away before going any further..
..."Drilled out and replaced several inspection plate screws. Treated surface corrosion on belly aft of battery vent and painted areas. Removed corrosion around and in battery box and lid. Painted with acid proof paint. Removed paint and surface corrosion from fuselage step and checked for cracks. Painted step. Removed surface corrosion from stabilator trim control attachment straps, inspected and repainted. "....
Ok the battery related stuff I can understand- I've had many an old car/tractor with battery related rust. But the step and the stabilator attachment? Is this normal stuff for a 50 year old airplane and nothing to worry about or a big warning sign?
I won't buy an airplane without getting an inspection done first, just wondering.
..."Drilled out and replaced several inspection plate screws. Treated surface corrosion on belly aft of battery vent and painted areas. Removed corrosion around and in battery box and lid. Painted with acid proof paint. Removed paint and surface corrosion from fuselage step and checked for cracks. Painted step. Removed surface corrosion from stabilator trim control attachment straps, inspected and repainted. "....
Ok the battery related stuff I can understand- I've had many an old car/tractor with battery related rust. But the step and the stabilator attachment? Is this normal stuff for a 50 year old airplane and nothing to worry about or a big warning sign?
I won't buy an airplane without getting an inspection done first, just wondering.