What is this group's opinion on how often a Pawnee should be recoveredI've seen older cover on Pawnee's. It all depends on it's life for the last 28 years. Just been towing and stored in a hangar? It'll probably be OK. Ag airplane most of that time, stored outside? Probably needs a rebuild.
and where to get it done.
We have one with 28 years on the fabric. Fabric is still sound, but we
found corrosion in the tail and are concerned that the airframe should
be more carefully inspected.
What is this group's opinion on how often a Pawnee should be recoveredStuart, I have recovered Pawnee's and it is a big job, but not impossible. The fabric life is dependent on how well the plane has been taken care of, meaning kept out of the elements and chemical exposure. Your bigger concerns should be the corrosion in
and where to get it done.
We have one with 28 years on the fabric. Fabric is still sound, but we
found corrosion in the tail and are concerned that the airframe should
be more carefully inspected.
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