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nharlow
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Fuselage skin

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Hi all,
I am planning to replace the aft/upper fuselage skin on my 140 to repair some holes left from an old antenna install.

Does anyone have any experience with skins from Univair? Do they fit well or would I be better off to cut one from a sheet?

Thank you
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Re: Fuselage skin

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You should contact Lorraine and Ken Morris at www.taildraggeraviation.com. They have replaced many of the skins on these aircraft, and would be able to speak truthfully about any supplier's replacement skins.
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Re: Fuselage skin

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Thank you. I will do that. They do beautiful work!
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Re: Fuselage skin

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I made mine by using the old one as the pattern/drill blanket. Laid the new piece of aluminum on a sheet of MDF with the vinyl protection (if it has one) against the MDF. Placed the original skin on top with the outer surface against the new sheet. Start drilling near the center and work out while clecoing the stack to the MDF as you go. Additional clamps may be required along the outer edges to hold the old skin tight to the new skin. Using the old part to match drill the new skin will result in a perfect fit.
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