Bonanza Carry Through Spar Web Crack Repair

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Bonanza Carry Through Spar Web Crack Repair

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So we have found cracking in the forward carry through spar web in our Bonanza. We are monitoring it as per the SB.

For the repair, I have been advised to preferably do it with an AMO that has done it before. One has to be quite careful not to accidentally drill into the main wing spar and what not. Can anyone perhaps point me to an AMO that has done this specific repair before and can optionally even vouch for the quality of work?
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Re: Bonanza Carry Through Spar Web Crack Repair

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Oribi Flying Services in Pietermaritzburg did my spar kit install last year. Wings still haven’t fallen off.
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Re: Bonanza Carry Through Spar Web Crack Repair

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Ended up doing the repair kit install with our local AMO and they seemed to take a lot of care to follow the precautions and to use the correct tools and methods. I let them take their time on the job.

I then ended up forced landing the plane after an engine failure, with both wing tips breaking off during landing. Carry through spar web still perfect! I guess it was a good repair after all :D
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