Airframe Overspeed Vne

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Re: Airframe Overspeed Vne

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johnsunday wrote:Brad,

Only lasted for a few seconds, 10 at most. Gonna do Del's inspection recommendation this week-end.

John
Your airspeed indicator could be off that much. If no turbulence was present, the recovery was smooth,....a visual inspection for wrinkled skins on the aft-lower wing and a check for cracks/wrinkles on the horiz. stab/rear bulkhead would probably be sufficient to reassure you.
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Re: Airframe Overspeed Vne

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Brad,

You got that right.

John
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Re: Airframe Overspeed Vne

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John - just to be certain. What speed are do you consider VNE to be - 140 or 160 IAS?
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Re: Airframe Overspeed Vne

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Robert,

I'll have to go to the hanger and check.....Whatever the redline on the airspeed indicator is at....

John
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