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Karl My 1946 415-C coupe is getting a good going over right now. I removed the wings and the wing tanks and had a good look at the main centre spar. Fortunately there was no corrosion. I cleaned and zinc chromated everything and used a good sealer on the tank. I also checked the rear spar and it was in good shape. My plane has a rear spar inspection plate which is part of the wing fillet. I've not seen any others like it, but it looks factory. Now on real wing spar corrosion. I saw a coupe with the wings off and about six or eight inches in from the end you could break away the main spar like a cold chocolate bar. End of plane. Another beautiful polished coupe I had looked at to buy, but fortunately didn't, had the same problem. The new owner found out after getting the plane home. They took out the rivets and took the plane in half, and found a good used spar and put it in. The whole job cost as much as the plane, or close to it. If these planes have no corrosion, they're very tough little planes. With hidden corrosion they can become a serious game of safety and spending money. To remove the wings and see the spar, only takes an hour or so for both wings. It's worth it. Jon Page 415-C #2675 --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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