Another Wing tip repair

There was a time I believe that the more engine rubber isolators the better but today everyone should have their engine balanced to their propeller. This is usually done by a propeller shop or a local with the proper equipment. When this is done the difference can be life changing, I also feel it makes…

 After removing the tail we found that an earlier replacement of the tail bulkheads with a later model 180 bulkhead, probably because of the plane going over on its back, was not done very well…….

There is an STC for these but it has long since become a floating STC. I installed these as a minor alteration but used the STC as my data for installation. It is a pretty simple sheet metal project but you have to be careful. I do have these louvers coming available soon as a…

Like many things when it gets old the dents start to show and the only option is a face lift. When this is done it is almost like new, your wife may not notice but you will. 

B19 same as B23Sheet metal work is as much an art as a skill. Most of the time there is very little to guide you other than a picture, some references in the maintenance manual or parts manual. And of corse the AC 43.13 to reference to. What also counts I’d how the repair or…