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Old 09-30-2012 | 07:03 AM
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Default Collapsed wing rib.

Hello,
I have an electric 34" Sopwith Camel that is on the older side.
Recently I was reinstalling an aileron servo after robbing it for the use in another plane. As I was feeding the servo wire extension through the wing, I heard a crack. The center most wing rib collapsed. I was wondering what the dangers, if any, are if I attempt to fly this bird with one wing rib out of commission. The covering is pretty tight and it doesn't seem noticeable, but I would rather not tear the covering apart to access the damaged area for repair if there may still be a chance it will fly without issue. Personally I think it would be a ok to fly, but I would like some other opinions.

~Noah