2007 AT-11 April Update

2007 AT-11 April Update

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