Jeff, you may just want to get a whole new spar.   gene

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> I've recently discovered the dreaded exfoliation corrosion in my left
wing
> upper spar cap.  Univair is sending an engineering drawing on the spar
> assembly, but stated there is no formal repair method developed for spar
cap
> replacement.  In reviewing the spar assembly, my biggest concern is the
large
> rivets required for the wing attach fittings.  Univair's engineering
> department warned that on new spar assemblies these rivets must be
pressed on
> in one continuous swage (hammering causes the rivet to split).  Univair
uses
> their large hydraulic brake for this.  Does anyone have experience in
this
> area?
>
> Does anyone have a spare left upper spar cap, left spar, or left metal
wing
> they are willing to part with?
>
> Jeff DeGange
> Grounded in Aiken, SC


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