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    Default Re: Is this going to require replacing the spar?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dusty View Post
    Is it just a perspective of the camera or do the ribs not have a cap strip ?
    BTW I wouldn't fl it with those dents.
    Those are the short leading edge ribs between the main ribs. I can see one of the main ribs in the pictures and it does have a cap strip.
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    Default Re: Is this going to require replacing the spar?

    To me it looks like the person folding or un-folding the wing lost their grip and it hit a fence post.
    (and how do I know that?)
    With fuel in the tank it would be heavy. Also, are the ribs without caps false ribs? It has been over
    3 years since I sold my six and I thought there were false ribs between the main ribs, however, I have
    been incorrect ONCE many years ago.

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    Default Re: Is this going to require replacing the spar?

    Thanks to everyone who responded!

    I really appreciate your feedback!


    Thanks Again
    Dan

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