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fabric clips for ragwing
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 4:16 pm
by zero.one.victor
I can't find it now, but didn't someone just recently post something about wanting to use rivets in leiu of the original fabric clips when recovering the wings of their 48 model? I don't recall the "why", but if it due to lack of availability I see that Spruce lists "Cessna-type fabric clips, individual spring steel clips used to attach fabric to metal ribs.Eliminates rib stitching. 5% discount on purchase of 100. p/n 09-19900..$0.55 "
I don't know how many would be required,probably a couple hundred & at 55 cents per they'd add up quick. But ya wouldn't have to worry about an STC/field approval for rivets instead of clips, plus no hole drilling.
Eric
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:10 pm
by 3958v
Eric As far as I know the clips have always bin available. The problem I had was that the original holes were elongated. Theis was a problem early on because Cessna had a sevice letter about the problem in the 1940's. I redrilled for clips on the top of the wing and figured if the original holes lasted 52 years this set of holes will last as long as I will fly. There is a guy on the 140 site that has an stc to replace the clips with rivets on 140-120' but I am not sure if it covers 170s but it is probably a better set up if the FAA would approve. Although I doubt they have many inspectors who could tell. Bill K
fabric clips for rag wings
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2005 2:31 am
by thammer
3958v wrote:Eric As far as I know the clips have always bin available. The problem I had was that the original holes were elongated. Theis was a problem early on because Cessna had a sevice letter about the problem in the 1940's. I redrilled for clips on the top of the wing and figured if the original holes lasted 52 years this set of holes will last as long as I will fly. There is a guy on the 140 site that has an stc to replace the clips with rivets on 140-120' but I am not sure if it covers 170s but it is probably a better set up if the FAA would approve. Although I doubt they have many inspectors who could tell. Bill K
This is the info on Dip Davis' STC. Doesn't look like it's good for 170's. Maybe he'd add on to it.
STC Number:
SA01814CH
This certificate issued to:
Davis W D
STC Holder's Address:
411 Pawnee Tr.
Marengo IL 60152
United States
Description of the Type Design Change:
Replace Cessna S-43 fabric attachment clips with AD42ABSLF rivets
STC Holder Comments:
I'm offering a kit containing enough rivets and self adhesive reinforcing tape to do both wings for $150, which is far less than the price of enough clips to do the job and is easier and neater than the original method.
Application Date:
04/18/2003
Status:
Issued
Responsible Office:
ACE-115C Chicago Aircraft Certification Office
Tel: (847) 294-7358
TC Number Make Model
A-768
Cessna Aircraft Company
120-140
5A2
Cessna Aircraft Company
140A