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talew(at)bellsouth.net
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:28 pm Post subject: Damage to my Yak 55 pics

 

 Hi Smash,

 I think your assessment of the damage to your  airplane is on the mark. If you think about it for a bit you really don't know  the G loads the plane took in this environment. If you have  rivets that  were partially sheared and returned to the originally position how do  know . Can you measure this damage? Same for metal fatigue and  over stress of areas that do not appear to be damaged This  aircraft could  be returned to flying condition, however , would you  want to pull rated G forces on it ? Probably not.

 Terry Lewis

  

  

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		     From:    Sarah    Tobin (aerobaticgirl(at)yahoo.com) 

   To: yak-list(at)matronics.com (yak-list(at)matronics.com) 

   Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 10:33    PM

   Subject: Damage to my Yak 55    pics

   



   Well, I had the fire marshall take 4 pics last night that I posted and    that gave me a warm fuzzy that MAYBE he would fly again, but after I took    these pics today, there is no way it will be cost efficient enough to rebuild    him.  Take a look for yourself and let me know what you think.

   

Smash

   

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cgalley(at)qcbc.org
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:29 pm Post subject: Damage to my Yak 55 pics

If the spar isn't damaged then the skin can be replaced.  It looked like a lot of the damage was holes in the control surface fabric.  After it is stripped, then you can check the underlying  structure.  Holes punched in the skin will not effect the  strength. Any underlying structure can be fixed. Dye Check for cracks if you  worry. Have a good mechanic look it over.  Had a friend that flew a single  place YAK thru a power line. After it was repaired and  the prop  replaced, it was good as new and he demonstrated it frequently. Even wings can  be replaced if necessary. Canopy is not structural. 

  

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aerobaticgirl(at)yahoo.co
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:48 am Post subject: Damage to my Yak 55 pics

Yeah, I have told a couple guys off line, that I agree it all can be fixed and he will fly again, by somebody.  I just don't know if it will be me?  

   

  I think that by the time you add a new prop, new canopy, new tail wheel, new paint, new fabric, re-skinning, mx fees, 10,000 pt inspection, yada yada yada, I think that it will add up to be as much or close to what I have it insured for.

   

  We shall see, they said it could take up to a month to give me an estimate from the insurance company.

   

  Smash



cgalley <cgalley(at)qcbc.org> wrote:

  [quote]        If the spar isn't damaged then the skin can be replaced. It looked like a lot of the damage was holes in the control  surface fabric. After it is stripped, then you can check the underlying structure.  Holes punched in the skin will not effect the strength. Any underlying structure can be fixed. Dye Check for cracks if you worry. Have a good mechanic look it over.  Had a friend that flew a single place YAK thru a power line. After it was repaired and  the prop replaced, it was good as new and he demonstrated it frequently. Even wings can be replaced if necessary. Canopy is not structural. 

   

  Cy Galley - Chair, 

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A Service Project of Chapter 75

EAA Safety Programs Editor - TC

EAA Sport Pilot

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wlannon(at)cablerocket.co
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:59 pm Post subject: Damage to my Yak 55 pics

Hi Sarah;

  

 Really sorry to see the damage to your hangar and  Yak 55. Looked over the photos you sent and see absolutely nothing that is not  repairable. Whether it is financially feasible or not I don't know, that will  depend on your insurance coverage. 

 Take some time to evaluate the situation, your 55  is not scrap by any means. It can be repaired and returned to 100% airworthiness  status.

  

 Best;

 Walt

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