Metalized back to fabric
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Metalized back to fabric
Returning my 1948 120 metalized wing back to fabric. Is there an approved method to retain the metal cover over the fuel tanks? Field approval, STC, etc. etc.
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Re: Metalized back to fabric
No...........not that I'm aware of...........unfortunately.
If you're in process and can work out some Field Approval with your IA, do it.
If you're in process and can work out some Field Approval with your IA, do it.
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Re: Metalized back to fabric
To do it right you would have to reinforce the rib just outboard of the tank as it is not designed to take the strain of shrinking fabric as the inboard one is.
John Cooper
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Re: Metalized back to fabric
My question is, why bother? Seems like a lot of work to save 20 pounds. You could save that much weight by installing an Odyssey battery, and a lightweight starter.
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Re: Metalized back to fabric
I have converted several back to fabric and the weight saving I got was more like 80 lbs.
Randy Thompson A&P IA Pilot
Hold STC SA547EA for installation of O-200 engine in Cessna 120/140 and 140A"s
Overhaul small Continentals
Hold STC SA547EA for installation of O-200 engine in Cessna 120/140 and 140A"s
Overhaul small Continentals