Spar cracks

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JohanL

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Feb 15, 2012

Hi Guys,I am rebuilding my Pitts S1S and took the fabric off the lower wings and discovered these little cracks on the rear spar at the I-strut fitting.The cracksseem to be quite old (wings are 20+ years old).In your opinion do they warrant a rear spar replacement?The front spar has NO problems.Many thanks,JohanSorry having pics to follow shortly!

Edited by: JohanL