ptwffz
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I would never do it myself. Whatever the fix, it would be legal.
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Looks like there's many was to skin a cat as long as the structural integrity is not compromised.
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Hummmmm. Very interesting.
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I just spoke to a repair facility in the Phoenix area and he said just that. A doubler and a patch. He saw the photos and said it's a safe option unless I care about the looks.
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Center spar is good. It's been inspected.
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Was gonna ask about Corrosion. Is that what the white patchy stuff is on the skin?
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I'm certainly not trying to compromise safety but I'm all in if there's a less intrusive and expensive solution. Just wanted the input from you Mooney guys.
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Thanks Hank. I just saw an old youtube video of a mechanic using a molded block that fit inside the wing to press out a dent. I think it was of a Grumman Tiger wing. Interesting.
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Not to keep this thread alive but I was able to get some inside photos of the damaged leading edge. It may not make a difference with the photos but my main concern is the strip of metal closet to the leading edge damage. Wondering how "structural" that part is. Looks like it missed the rib. See photos.
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Thanks for the info John.
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Thanks for the video. Gives me a peek into the wing.
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They must use some high quality bubble gum and rappers.
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My son and I have r/c planes with lots of tape. I'm good at that.
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Were you able to ferry the plane for repairs? I'm hoping the damage isn't so bad that it can't be flown.
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Thanks for the links Skip! I'll give them a shout. I was doing a Google search and got Maxwell Propeller in Minnesota, embarrassed to say. I've been on a factory tour once. Might be revisiting the area. 15k was a shocker.
