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9th Sep 2013, 12:03

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I'm told that locally to me a Tigermoth engine cowling was done in 2024 with wire wrapped edges. it cracked and was withdrawn from service within a week.
replaced in soft aluminium the replacement has shown no deterioration in ages.

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