I can't believe that the only thing holding the wing bolts on is that thin
cf cap. Very poor engineering. The trick now is how to do something to the
ones that haven't popped off yet. I really don't want to cut mine off, but
it is probably better than loosing a wing -- or whole plane.
My suggestion for you, since it's already off, is to glue a thick blocks
across the pod and insert a threaded rod for the screws. You can probably
just cut out the existing ones, or even glue the existing blocks into the
new blocks Then just use the cap to cover everything, but not as support
for the wing.
Other option is to glue 1/4" plywood down flush in the pod. and put the
threaded rods in it.
Tom
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Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 5:50 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Supra #42 problem
Supra Enthusiasts,
Check out the latest failure mode shown on my web site
(www.hilaunch.com) under photos. The beginning of the problem showed at
Phoenix when the rear of the CF cap that holds the wing attachment nuts came
loose. I applied a generous amount of epoxy, but that repair did not solve
the problem. On a landing yesterday, the entire wing with the hold down
bolts popped from the fuse. Fortunately the landing had been completed and
there was no additional damage.
If you have a good idea about how to repair this problem, send me an
email.
Don Richmond
San Diego, CA (Pensacola, FL today)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
www.hilaunch.com
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