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Re: cracking razorback
You can glue 3” strip of trim fabric and paint or glue rubber rock guard strip to leading edge. I would do the latter.
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fantastic idea with the rock guard. Is that a legal product? Where can I find it?
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Re: cracking razorback
My airplane had 4" leading edge tape on the horizontal stabilizer when I bought it:
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/produ ... joEALw_wcB
Maule Flight removed it when they rebuilt the airplane in 2010. There's a larger, thicker version for Cessnas:
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... part93.php
Don't know about the legality but it looks like a minor modification that an A&P can accomplish with a logbook entry.
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/produ ... joEALw_wcB
Maule Flight removed it when they rebuilt the airplane in 2010. There's a larger, thicker version for Cessnas:
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... part93.php
Don't know about the legality but it looks like a minor modification that an A&P can accomplish with a logbook entry.
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Re: cracking razorback
3M 4” black tape model no 5-20339 will work if glued good and stretched tight.
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Thanks guys
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I've been using a 3M tape that works great for repairing rips. Once it's on it's very permanent and strong.
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What model 3M tape do you use?
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I ordered from the pegasus guys. Is the adhesive on the tape sufficient, or does glue need to be used too?
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Don’t know! Normally need additional glue and clamp good on both ends to stretch good. Let us know please. Les
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Is there actually something in 43.13 that describes using tape as a repair patch? That tape in the photo is indeed intended for aircraft, but it’s listed for duct and interior panel sealing. I’m not saying it wouldn’t work great, nor am I saying that I haven’t seen far more pedestrian tapes used for “temporary” repairs. I’m just asking a question based on the statement above about following 43.13.
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I’ve never seen a tape only repair addressed in 43.13. More of a get it home repair.
Also have seen a fed look right at a tape repair and say nothing, though it was small and on the lower fuselage.
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Also have seen a fed look right at a tape repair and say nothing, though it was small and on the lower fuselage.
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