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So, this weekend I started the condition inspection on the Wolf Pitts and probably have a crack in the engine mount.
The one picture shows the crack in the paint, the second does show a mark on the right side of the area I removed the paint, but no other visible issues. I plan on clearing off more paint and using a dye penetration kit to determine for sure if there is a crack in the metal or not.
So, if it's the worst case scenario, I need to determine whether to repair or replace the mount. I do know a fantastic welder that I would use for the repair. But since I want to start flying Advanced, I'm considering buying a new mount.
Any of you have experience in competition acro with repaired mounts?
The one picture shows the crack in the paint, the second does show a mark on the right side of the area I removed the paint, but no other visible issues. I plan on clearing off more paint and using a dye penetration kit to determine for sure if there is a crack in the metal or not.
So, if it's the worst case scenario, I need to determine whether to repair or replace the mount. I do know a fantastic welder that I would use for the repair. But since I want to start flying Advanced, I'm considering buying a new mount.
Any of you have experience in competition acro with repaired mounts?