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16-MAR-2011 jCross

March 16, 2011

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My friend Tom Beech enquired about the status of the Swift. Well, I started into an annual and decided that I was going to fix all the stuff that has been on the "to do later" list for the last ten years. I got to working on one of the items today - repairing or replacing the seat backs. They are cracked badly and I either have to repair them or find replacements. So far, everybody I have spoken to has no idea what the origin is. Still looking into that one. Might take a while. Repairing the cracks will take some time and some luck.

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jCross18-Mar-2011 03:43
I think I am going to fabricate a new one. It is a pretty simple piece.
Dave Beedon17-Mar-2011 22:10
No need to get out the Bondo, duct tape, or fiberglass---the simplest repair is to cut off the portion containing the cracks. 1-2-3 and done!
exzim17-Mar-2011 16:03
Makes me think I'm glad I don't fly in light aircraft
Tom Beech17-Mar-2011 15:37
Clean, clamp, TIG weld ?
John Cooper17-Mar-2011 13:42
Anything broken can be repaired.
Generally vastly cheaper than replacing.
As long as the repair is done properly, no bodging.
If you repair, post the photo of it.
Tom Beech16-Mar-2011 23:53
If push comes to shove, and you don't have to stay with Swift parts, this one had Cessna 150 seats and they seemed to fit well and looked just fine.

http://www.pbase.com/staggerwing/image/119746812