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Post by Flocker on Oct 4, 2016 15:17:35 GMT
As I mentioned in another post, small cracks in the paint were identified during my 100 hour along the line where the fuselage is put together. (For those new to this, the fuselage is molded in 2 pieces - left and right - and fused together on the centerline) It does not appear to be structural - just cosmetic. It sounds like my plane will have to have some minor composite work done as well as be repainted. Has anyone else experienced this???
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Post by Cluemeister on Oct 4, 2016 15:25:09 GMT
Do you have any photos? How easily are they spotted?
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Post by Flocker on Oct 4, 2016 18:20:47 GMT
Per your request:
Top side at windshield 
Topside midway over cabin 
Bottom side midway down fuselage (just to the right of the fin) 
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Post by Cluemeister on Oct 4, 2016 19:58:13 GMT
I am going to get on a mechanic's creeper and check mine tonight.
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Post by buzz on Oct 5, 2016 0:56:09 GMT
Yikes! Sorry to see this. Are you working with Tecnam and if so what is their reaction to this? How many hours total on airframe and what is your serial number?
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Post by Flocker on Oct 5, 2016 11:01:43 GMT
Yikes! Sorry to see this. Are you working with Tecnam and if so what is their reaction to this? How many hours total on airframe and what is your serial number? Yes, Tecnam is working on it. Apparently, they have seen it before and there is a fix. (100 hours; SN 113) |
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Post by Cluemeister on Oct 6, 2016 10:18:20 GMT
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Post by cole505 on Oct 6, 2016 16:48:35 GMT
Wow! Not sure what to say...... new paint job is a big deal....😎🇺🇸😎✈️🐾😢
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Post by Flocker on Oct 13, 2016 11:49:36 GMT
..... new paint job is a big deal.... How so? Tecnam did authorize the new paint job yesterday. I'm going to wait until my next maintenance interval to take her in. |
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Post by Ed Midgley on Oct 14, 2016 0:02:08 GMT
I have a P2008 serial #085. No signs of cracked paint. It looks like the filler they used on the seems shrank. Are you just painting the fuselage?
Ed
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Post by buzz on Oct 14, 2016 0:17:48 GMT
I have 103 and less than 50 hrs. I looked close and although I can see the seam there are no cracks. Flocker did Tecnam say why this happened?
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Post by Flocker on Oct 14, 2016 0:51:30 GMT
I have a P2008 serial #085. No signs of cracked paint. It looks like the filler they used on the seems shrank. Are you just painting the fuselage? Ed Not sure of the scope yet - I'll ask. I assume it will be a spot job. |
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Post by Flocker on Oct 14, 2016 0:52:50 GMT
Flocker did Tecnam say why this happened? No, but I will ask. SouthTec speculated that there could have been flex in the seam area - thus cracking the paint. |
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Post by Flocker on Dec 4, 2016 14:02:44 GMT
Update: Dropped her off on Friday. Sanded the area where the crack was and here is what we found:  There was a void in the area below the crack. We're waiting on a plan of action from Tecnam. My guess is we will fill the void and then repaint the area. |
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Post by buzz on Dec 4, 2016 17:53:30 GMT
Yikes! What the heck. This is very disappointing to see.
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