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  • Broken wing spar

    Can a broken wing spar be repaired?

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    Re: Broken wing spar

    'pends on how and where it's broken and who fixes it.
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      Re: Broken wing spar

      In the old Cam 18 regulation it says: A joint in a wood spar has to have a Taper of 20 to 1 = 1 high 20" long. or longer.
      A lamination length wise is ok. Use T88 glue.
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