RVG8tor
Well Known Member
I was under the plane doing some work and happened to creep by the step and thought that seems to have more movement than I remembered.
Sure enough the back side right at the weld and gusset is a crack, just logged 216 hours. Step stool used when in the hangar so it is only used when getting in and out for flight. I always step back onto the step and have my passangers do the same.
This well be kind of a big job as I cut my flap fairing to just fit the step, the flap fairing will have to come off or at least part of it. then all those rivets to remove, I know a good welder and will ask if this is something that can be done with the stop on the plane.
I wonder if a wad of JB Weld would hold things for a few months, I really don't want the airplane down for the summer flying season.
Cheers
These are photos of the crack and step and fairing.
Sure enough the back side right at the weld and gusset is a crack, just logged 216 hours. Step stool used when in the hangar so it is only used when getting in and out for flight. I always step back onto the step and have my passangers do the same.
This well be kind of a big job as I cut my flap fairing to just fit the step, the flap fairing will have to come off or at least part of it. then all those rivets to remove, I know a good welder and will ask if this is something that can be done with the stop on the plane.
I wonder if a wad of JB Weld would hold things for a few months, I really don't want the airplane down for the summer flying season.
Cheers
These are photos of the crack and step and fairing.