Return-Path: Sender: (Marvin Kaye) To: lml Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 12:16:41 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from imo-m02.mx.aol.com ([64.12.136.5] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.1.1) with ESMTP id 2534894 for lml@lancaironline.net; Wed, 20 Aug 2003 10:56:21 -0400 Received: from KayLueck@aol.com by imo-m02.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v36_r1.1.) id q.3b.3c6213fb (4262) for ; Wed, 20 Aug 2003 10:55:50 -0400 (EDT) From: KayLueck@aol.com X-Original-Message-ID: <3b.3c6213fb.2c74e5f6@aol.com> X-Original-Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 10:55:50 EDT Subject: IV P spar repair X-Original-To: lml@lancaironline.net MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: 7.0 for Windows sub 10689 Bill, We extended our repair into the wing through root rib to the next outboard rib . The spar was snapped just outboard of the aluminum plates . The carbon spar cap was splintered and so we felt the need to scarf a new cap at least 12 inches overlap and then laid-up 8 plies BID on a bias on forward side of the shear web . We made a mold of the shape of the spar c-section to hold everything in place . Then removed the mold and then added several plies to wrap the outside > I'll find the pictures and our notes on the repair and forward them . We consulted with the factory on this and were told they would not " bless " this repair without doing it themselves but were told we were "heading in the right direction " . They must read the LML as they have now asked for copies of the pics and notes . We're a little busy at the moment so it may be a couple of days before I'll be able to find the info , but I will. Best Regards , Rob Lueck Top Flight Services www.topflightservice.com