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Old 11-01-2009 | 10:59 AM
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dalolyn
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Default When to retire a plane

I was curious to see how many people had to finally retire a kit built airplane.
I have a falcon 56 that has wore out its OS .40fp 5 years ago { although I think it will run forever } Has been fully recovered and modified somewhat. added a magnum .40 BB. Now I have noticed the airframe is started to show its age The only thing holding on to the vertical stab is the monocoat the wood beam mount needs to be cut off and a conventional mount added. Control surfaces are getting sloppy.

Decision time do I retire. or recover and modify again Hmmm.

Dave