"John Sp" wrote in message
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Our gliding club towplane (Piper Super Cub) has developed play in the
Fuselage / Main strut connection - Portside. The bolt and clevis (Fork)
seem to be OK bolt is a reasonably snug fit in the fork. - I presume the
play is in the hole in the Bracket welded to the fuselage. Play seems to
be about 10 thou (+-.25mm) which translates to about .75 inch of "Waggle
" At the wing tip. Can anyone help with the following -



What is the permitted wear at this point ? (If any)

What approved repair methods can be used here?

Being a pilot myself, I think you have more of a concern that merely fixing
the play in the strut end. If it has been wiggling the the hole, there's a
high likelihood of fretting corrosion and fatigue in the element around the
hole.

I hate to say this, but you might need to check if there are any
Airworthiness Directives out on that model, about that part.

LLoyd