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Old 16th July 2013 | 00:24
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AtomKraft
 
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From: Planet Claire
The topic of how to repair large plastic structures has been raised on here already by me, and replied to by some knowledgeable folk.

This damage would likely be a huge repair on a metal aircraft.

On this CFRP aircraft it will also be a big (or bigger?) job.

I remain worried about the use of CF reinforced plastic in aircraft structures, but hey- I'm not exactly an expert.

Thank goodness it happened while parked.

It's not exactly 'immature' technology in aviation, but could still be quite tricky as a substitute for aluminium main structure.
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