Have you checked with the
Boys in Redmond? They re-skin wings at the drop of a hat and could
probably handle your job in a single day.
Robert M.
Simon
ES-P N301ES
In a message dated 10/3/2006 9:31:32 PM Central Standard Time,
bnn@nethere.com writes:
Since you have cored
structure you can have some success with thermal imaging. In the solid regions
you might be able to use ultrasonics. Suffice to say these methods require
extensive expertise well beyond the capabilities of the average builder.
You'll have to bring in an NDT consultant to do the work, and it will be
expensive, and not conclusive.
Once you determine the scope of the
damage you determine the type and scope of the repair. It is certainly
possible to affect a local repair, even one this extensive. You'll gain a
little weight, which you'll have to balance in the other wing, but it can be
structurally and cosmetically sound. I can help with the design, and I'm
guessing Dan Newland would be willing to help as well. There may be other
composites experts on the list I don't know about.
My recommendation,
on the face of what I saw in your pictures, is to seriously consider replacing
the wing.
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