Tail problems
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…….
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…….
When repairing a cowl I try to balance the repairs out and it is important to make the repairs look as if it is part of the original cowl or nice enough to make the cowl look better if not stronger and most important last. One thing is these cowl repairs are time consuming and…
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…
Ground loop, not a bad one but still took some time
Removing a camera hatch in my 1953 Cessna 180 and installing a baggage door.Specializing in minor and major sheet metal repairs to Cessna 180 and Cessna 185 aircraft. Repairing control surfaces to major gearbox repairs as well as STC modifications or service bulletins. This shows a little of the removal of a camera hatch in my Cessna…
Everything can be repaired but some things take longer than others. We took on this job with an idea of how much time but that usually changes as you disassemble. We were lucky that the nose gear survived and the firewall was still in good shape, it does have a few creases but still serviceable….
Floor viewing window for swing loadsThis was a fun job, but like most metal working jobs it always takes longer than they say. It also takes a bit of thinking as you do the installation about how it fits, it maybe different than the drawing, or holes may not be able to go where they…