Greg wrote > > Nope, Univair has not deigned to make replacement wing tanks. "deigned" is the word that I've been looking for for a long time. Thanks, Greg. But the story that I heard was that the riveter that ERCO had used to stitch those tanks together had broken. And Univair deigned not to repair it. Hince, they can't make the tanks per the original specs, and they do not want to certify a new tank. BTW, the FAA never deigns. Demand, but never deign.
> > I wonder if an Alon style (i.e. welded, not riveted) tank could be > made up and STC'd or 337'd for the 415 series? Anything can be made up. Certification is another matter. Only the way it was done is good enough. Many's the dream that has floundered on that very point. We'd all love to see alternatives for the parts that we MUST buy. But without a pedigree, the insurance will not pay if it is on a plane that places a claim. Sorry, Greg. Percy in Portland __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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