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    Default Re: How to repair leading edge

    Dave,
    The leading edge is installed by using a template. The pattern is included as a page of the manual and then glued to a piece of thin plywood. I have attached a scan of mine as prepared with the wood attached. If you could print the scan so the measurement is exactly 8-1/2 inches along the top (bottom) it should work. You can check it against the leading edge on the other wing.
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    I would guess that you could carefully cut the fabric the same width as the leading edge so it remains attached to the spar on the top and bottom, removed the old edge and pop in the new one, and then put a large span wise patch piece on your fabric to cover the new leading edge.

    Unless anyone says that's a bad idea, that is what I would do.

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    With my limited knowledge of fabric covering systems, I would say that this could be an acceptable solution with the stewart system, but it might not be with the polyfiber system. I believe that stewart allows you to have glue joints in areas not touching structural members whereas polyfiber does not allow of this process.

    Just my though. I'll let someone more knowledgeable chime in.
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    Default Re: How to repair leading edge

    Do you can send a pic of the damage...more easy to help after..and i love pic

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    And to change All the leading edge...i think it better to remove all the fabric to make a good job..but... If you have polytone paint you can remove the paint and un-glue the 6 inch tape and the joint on leading edge..with urethane paint..you can't remove the paint with chemical product...you need to sand carefully to the gray poly-spay,afer you can go with MEK...méthyl ethyl ketone..

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    I will send Pics if I can get to a computer when I am with the plane at the end of the week. She is 450 miles away. I appreciate all the Help! I also need to know what type of glue/bonding agents are used in the IV. I want to keep things as original as possible. Any pics from from your builds would be helpful too. I was a Huey and Blackhawk Mechanic! The Army spelled real slow for me .

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    Just saw the link on Rocket man reply! Great thanks!

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