L33 "tender tail"

Caeser Creek Soaring Club had a L-33 which was totaled due to a
crinkled boom. It happened when the pilot struck the tail boom during
landing after a PIO. This was the second incident in this plane. The
first time the boom was repaired, but the second time, it was beyond
repair.
Our board of directors determined that although the L-33 is a good
ship, it was not a good club ship.


"BTIZ" wrote in message news:u4%lb.72565$La.64488@fed1read02...
I have not seen.. but have been told that the fuselage boom is a "tapered
roll".. giving it strength.. not very many internal formers to maintain it's
shape and rigidity. A crinkle in the skin weakens the boom and it will need
to be straightened and possibly "formers" added for strength.. which all
adds weight.. and if not done correctly it will not fly straight..

BT

"Dave Rolland" wrote in message
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I understand that there was a long thread on this subject some time
ago. Unfortunately I haven't been able to locate it. If someone could
send me a link that would be greatly appreciated.

In any case, I'm looking for information on real incidents/accidents
that have cause damage to the tail boom on L33s. I've heard lots of
suggestions of what "may" cause damage but few "real" examples.

Two theoretical scenarios that have been mentioned are ground loops
and hard, tail first landing. If you've had experience with either of
these I'm very interested in any information you can provide,
regardless of whether or not damage was sustain. If damage was
sustained, was the boom section repaired - I don't know if this is
even possible - or replaced? If so, how expensive was the repair?

Finally, I've heard it suggested that the L33 is susceptible to ground
loops. I'm not sure if this stems from the fear of possibly damaging
the tail or something inherent in the design?

Thanks in advance,
Dave Rolland