kopanskin
Well-Known Member
Good day,
I have acquired an EAA Biplane that I'm trying to get back in the air (no rush) and I removed the leg rests to find a bent tube from the accident. The accident happened on the taxi ramp from a drunk driver running his truck into a wing by "accident" (previous owner). NTSB report explains in further detail. I literally have no experience building/maintaining an aircraft and I planned on becoming more knowledgeable through this project. I have glanced at the publication from the FAA for structural building, but it really isnt quite clear and thats where I have some questions on the process.
Do I need to cut this tube/ re-bend what I can/ then weld a larger diameter tube over the existing (after cuts are made) to reinforce it? Just looking for some opinions on what everybody else would do in this situation.
Thanks!
I have acquired an EAA Biplane that I'm trying to get back in the air (no rush) and I removed the leg rests to find a bent tube from the accident. The accident happened on the taxi ramp from a drunk driver running his truck into a wing by "accident" (previous owner). NTSB report explains in further detail. I literally have no experience building/maintaining an aircraft and I planned on becoming more knowledgeable through this project. I have glanced at the publication from the FAA for structural building, but it really isnt quite clear and thats where I have some questions on the process.
Do I need to cut this tube/ re-bend what I can/ then weld a larger diameter tube over the existing (after cuts are made) to reinforce it? Just looking for some opinions on what everybody else would do in this situation.
Thanks!
