Originally Posted by
1southernman
As I recall the Viking had an AD (40 yrs ago) on the built up wood, fabric covered wing for possible rot...Had tube and fabric fuse/tail feathers (horizontal had an airfoil and struts under)...Also came in a turbo version...Plush interior...Very slick and fun airplane...
Yeah, there was some problems with the Vikings.
I worked for an FBO in Florida who specialized in service and repairs of the Vikings. I was one of the guys who took them up for test flights before delivery to the customers.
Nice flying airplane, but not sure about the wooden wing spars..