Such a newbie question....

[rturbett]

Is the left hand wing upper surface as strong as the right hand side?

We climb into our planes on the right side-   I am polishing/ waxing the plane, and cant reach the left hand side above the windows without climbing on the wing.  is it safe/ as strong as the right side?

 

Thanks,

Rob

 

[NickG]

5 minutes ago, rturbett said:

Is the left hand wing upper surface as strong as the right hand side?

We climb into our planes on the right side-   I am polishing/ waxing the plane, and cant reach the left hand side above the windows without climbing on the wing.  is it safe/ as strong as the right side?

 

Thanks,

Rob

 

I believe the answer is no. I'm pretty sure the side with the wing walk is reinforced.

[PT20J]

No, there is extra stiffening for the right wing walk. You can see it if you look in the right wheel well and compare it with the left.

[Brandt]

Good question. Depends on the model. 

[rturbett]

I’m glad I asked before doing something stupid…..

thanks

Rob

[N201MKTurbo]

You can slid your butt up there on the left side, but don’t walk over there unless you just stand on the rivet lines. 
 

If you slide your butt up there on the left wing, make sure there are no rivets in your pants.