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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.
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That's a huge price difference even taking into account for our ridiculous inflation. Excuse my ignorance but is Maxwell in Minnesota and is Don the owner? Also, is the main Mooney service center in Kerrville? I've owned the Mooney since 1991 and until now been lucky to not need a repair education. I appreciate the reply.
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Good advice. I'll try to scope the leading edge and go from there. Still waiting to hear from my AI. He's MIA.
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I guess I need to figure out how far aft of the leading edge on a Mooney does the structural section start. Hard to believe this is a 15K repair. So much differing opinion on the matter. I'd do a patch like you mentioned but I need to find an honest expert that would green light such a fix without just seeing dollors in their eyes. If such a fix is possible with a Mooney wing.
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Beegale's gave me a quote of 15K when they came to Falcon Field to quote other aircraft. That quote was considering the repair was done at their facility in Coloado. I thought they did mobile repairs?
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That's crossed my mind.
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The paint on the leading edge is damaged. I'd try to pull the dents but not sure if the wing would be structurally sound. I guess I could get a look by removing some inspenction panels.
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I like the way you think. Probably cheaper than a 15k re-skin.
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I miss the "old school" methods. By the book can be such an inconvenience! lol.
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Yes, I'm at FFZ.
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That's what I was thinking as well. I don't care about aesthetcs. As long as it's safe.
