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Old June 10th 20, 08:29 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Munk
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Default Corroded main pins?

If it is the pins at the pointy end of the wing spars, the answer is that
they cannot be replaced without serious work. The pins are welded onto a
steel fixture that is glassed into the spar stub. Roughly said (and by
heart), it is wedged in between the upper and lower longerons, with some
filler blocks. The stub is then wrapped with several layers of glassfibre
cloth. Good news is that replacement is not only feasible by a competent
repair shop, but a repair procedure is available through SZD, as this is a
standard replacement with the similar Jantar Standard 2's at 3,000 hours
life. Like most other companies in Poland SZD's company hours and
capability are much reduced through Covid-19 restrictions at the moment.