So what did you Fed friends have to say about the plan? Dan
On Dec 28, 2009, at 1:25 PM, [email protected] wrote: > O.K. Coupers, > After receiving the Kit for Service Bulletin No. 31 from Univair (Wing center > section inspection) > I had all the parts primed & painted to the red color of my coupe. (Not cheap > either) > Now my mechanic started to do measuring according to the drawings supplied by > Univair. > After cutting and completing one 4 inch hole on each side. > And was certain to keep well clear of the rear spar using Univair kit parts. > I should add that we informed Univair that we had 3 rows of beads -not > typical. > The Univair paper work was as clear as mud and wrong enough to cause you to > score / cut the spars which could lead you to the grave yard or to the > nearest salvage farm. > They gave me advice on how to go about accomplishing the job, Also many of > you also gave me excellent advise beforehand. Thank you all too. > We then proceeded to take a break for donuts and coffee when in came the > Feds, > Just to say, "Hello Ed, what's up?" (They happen to be old friends of mine) > At my airport that's not uncommon They were just curious. > I was originally told the drawing are all wrong by many of you. > My mechanic confirmed your comments too. > Since my plane has 3 rows of beads. > There are no approved drawings for this installation with 3 rows of beads > therefore > it was suggested that we look into the matter further before continuing. O.K. > So my mechanic placed one 2 inch inspection hole and plate (Beech Part) on > each side. > So in that way enabling a Borescope view of both front and rear spars. > The installation is just fine as far as I'm concerned. My mechanic did make a > log book entry. > The purpose of the SB is to inspect the spars for corrosion which has been > accomplished > with a total of two holes on each side rather then four holes. > Univair (Rick) has been kind enough to consider giving me a refund on the > returned kit. > Prof. Ed > >
