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Old 04-19-2011, 07:56 PM
TSwezey TSwezey is offline
 
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It should be an easy repair for a skilled metal work.
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Old 04-20-2011, 12:20 AM
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You may find the repair that you need in pubilcation AC 43.13-1A/2A section 3.
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Old 04-20-2011, 10:17 AM
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There are 2 types of repairs, one you see and one you don't. If you don't mind seeing a patch than go for it. If that bothers you then you can replace the skin or the tank. Both types of repairs are acceptable per FAA regs. Per your description and no damage to the ribs or spar this is classified as a minor repair.
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Old 04-20-2011, 12:31 PM
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Hi folks,

a friend of mine (not on that forum) had an accident during taxiing: he hit a sign post, which ripped the bottom side of the left tank open. There is now a gap, approx. 1' long. None of the ribs are damaged.
Any idea how to fix that? Do we need to replace the complete skin? Or can we close the crack with a patch (using cherry max blind rivets)?

Any help is highly appreciated.

Thanks

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