Punch test !

[Dan Germanovich]

What is the punch test requirements on a Taylorcraft BC12D ? Mine was recovered in 1997 and always hangered to my knowledge but id like to be sure its still good .

[Ragwing nut]

no requirement for dacron fabric

[N96337]

What's it covered with? Like Mike said, there's no "punch test" requirement for polyester fabric. Get ahold of a manual for whatever system it's covered in, and there'll be a section in the manual about inspection of the covering. That will show you how to determine that it's still meeting spec.
John

[Dan Germanovich]

Ok thanks fellows Its a Stits system from what the logs are saying .

[Robert Lees]

Hey Dan...welcome to the Taylorcraft Forum!

Good question & good answers; keep asking away!

[astjp2]

There is info on calibrating the maule fabric tester in the tech section if you are curious. Tim