Aluminium LE concerns

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Guido Lepore

Well-Known Member

May 9, 2014

Posting some pictures for a local pilot concerned about the leading edge of his recently acquired S1. 3 part aluminium leading edge, always some working around the joints, so the splitting there is not uncommon. Aircraft was covered with dope (what he told me, I don't know what process that is) 35 years ago when it was built. Has only 150 hrs tt.

Some loose fabric at the rear LE on the left side. What do you think?