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    Senior Member aviator79's Avatar
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    Default Re: pls. comment: strange wrinkles

    It may seem like an obvious and silly thing to say, but something caused that fabric to wrinkle. It did not spontaneously wrinkle on its own. Unless and until you know what caused it, the price should reflect the amount of risk you're willing to assume in what repairs might be required.

    It sounds like you plan on a complete recover, which the plane is definitely begging for. I would not try to get the wrinkles out and call it good unless you know what caused them in the first place .
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    Default Re: pls. comment: strange wrinkles

    I took another look, you have to recover the plane. strip it all and redue
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    Default Re: pls. comment: strange wrinkles

    reread your post. looked at pics again. I think for sure the right wing was hit on the front outer section aka, ground loop. that put strain on the inside back of the wing. the vertical stab looks like it might have gotten hit from a possible flip over. Now my big advice is to strip all the fabric off the plane, everything, inspect all ribs and tubes. Might even be a good idea to check the gear box if it's a rotax for prop strike. good luck.
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