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These are the pictures taken after we restarted work in the new
facility. Some of the work was actually accomplished prior to the move.
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Perfect access for cleaning and repair |
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More parts must be removed to gain complete access to the spar |
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Forward fuel tank bulkhead removed for better access |
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Left Firewall removed and ready for overhaul |
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Firewall ready to remove |
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Firewall removed |
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Starting to remove everything else behind the firewall |
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There are lots of small hard to get to parts |
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AND lots of rivets to remove |
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The process of cleaning and stripping the spar begins |
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Rust can be seen on the top of the spar |
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With everything removed the rust becomes apparent |
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All the rust found has been minor surface rust |
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This landing gear cluster had seen a previous repair in teh 60's. |
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The welds were very bad and will be removed and repaired. |
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The gussets are not correct per Beech drawings |
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Beech has full instructions on how to repair this area correctly. |
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A new x brace was installed due to corrosion |
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The tail area was prepared, primed and painted and needs one more top coat |
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Center console was removed to provide better access to under floor tubing |
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This skin will be replaced due to sand blast damage |
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