Installing Kitfox 3 leaf spring

[GDN]

that's what i was thinking.
But has my aircraft was build in 1992 it perhaps a good idea to put a new one one for the leaf airframe's attachment. Will cut the fabric in circle, and make a visiting window.

[carlisle]

Actually, I was kind of glad I opened it up. Lots of junk in there. Like for example, several of the castelated nuts that hold the elevator push tube to the horn on the elevator that I'd dropped over the years after removal for inspections. A dime, a penny, rivet heads, a paper clip, washers, etc, etc. Kinda funny actually. Will probably have to go back and re-calculate the weight and balance now.

[GDN]

i never cut the fabric. Is it strong ? I'll use a cutter ?

[carlisle]

My Kitfox is old too (1991) and I used the light Stits fabric (1.6 oz). It is painted with Polytone which is the low gloss, dope based option but much easier to repair/patch than the urethane-based alternative. Took me all of 10 minutes to repair the hole I'd made. Just cut it with a razor knife or single edged razor blade.

Chris

[cap01]

dont attempt to cut the fabric untill after you installed the ring and fabric cover . its surprising how easy the fabric will cut if you drop and carpet knive or screwdriver on it .

[GDN]

i've cut the fabric and reinforced it with a thin round piece of lexan that i had glued on the inside part of the hole.

I succeed to remove the original bolt after some heavy hammer's chock

Now i'm waiting for the leaf spring to arrive in my letter box from Denney.
I have to find a longer AN7 in France, that's another thing i have to manage...