Geico266
Well Known Member
Do I need to reskin the whole trailing edge outster skin, or can I skin the small damaged area 3" x 30" and make a patch from a new outer skin?
Basically, would it be better to "patch" the skin or replace the whole section? The only damaged area is the 3" x 30" trailing edge from the rear spar back where the aileron sits. The "seam" would (hopefully) look like the over lapped area joining the inner & outer skin.
I'm concerned about getting a good rivet job not being able to get at the top skin rivets from the back side. I would have to lay the skin down and start inboard and work my way out. Not sure if that is a good idea.
Anyone have any experience reskining?
Any suggestions / pictures / advice / greatly appreciated from the VAF Squadron.
Basically, would it be better to "patch" the skin or replace the whole section? The only damaged area is the 3" x 30" trailing edge from the rear spar back where the aileron sits. The "seam" would (hopefully) look like the over lapped area joining the inner & outer skin.
I'm concerned about getting a good rivet job not being able to get at the top skin rivets from the back side. I would have to lay the skin down and start inboard and work my way out. Not sure if that is a good idea.
Anyone have any experience reskining?
Any suggestions / pictures / advice / greatly appreciated from the VAF Squadron.
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