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Old 04-20-2009, 04:37 AM
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Default using expanding foam in built up wings

Hi Guys. I recently acquired a 100" edge. The previous owner had the plane and wings stores in a back shed. On closer inspection I've found that one wing was a source of mouse food. It appears that they have gnawed their way through a lot of the formers towards the wing tips - from about 3/4 of the wing down. The structural integerity of the wing seems fine, but I would like to offer some reinforcement to the ends of the wing.
Can I insert some of that expanding foam into the wings to give some added support? I could do this by applying a long nozzel to the end of the wing and draw the foam nozzel back towards the wing opening. I am concerned though that the foam will expand and push or distort the top and bottom of the wing where it's not sheeted. Any idea's would be great.