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Hello, I'm a first time writer and new to ercoupe ownership - hope I'm using the correct group. I am recovering (under the supervision of an IA) the wings of my 1946 415C. There is damage to one of the leading edges due to striking a runway light. It created a 6 inch tear from the very front and continued all the way through the bottom side of the leading edge only. The light hit right between two nose ribs and about 1/2 way down the wing. There is no damage to the top side of the leading edge (or spar). Does anyone know if it's mandatory that I replace the entire leading edge or is there an approved way to repair the tear only? The rest of the leading edge looks very good. Of course, I'll check with my mechanic too. Also wondering if there are any areas that have to receive additional attention while we're in there. Inside has been zinc chromated and looks very good (did they leave the factory zinc chromated?). No corrosion that we could see. Plane had the swiss cheese AD prior to the damage and was in annual. Thanks in advance for any response. Dave - Oshkosh ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers-tech/
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