Re: [NTLK] Crack in 2x00 Case from SER-001?

From: Tom McDougal (TMcDougal_at_newted.org)
Date: Fri Jan 03 2003 - 09:36:04 EST


On Thu, Jan 2, 2003 Dale Steele wrote:
> Hmmm, I just noticed that I have a hairline crack several inches long

No problems for me with SER-001. But I have a suggestion about that crack. In small aircraft, it is standard practice to "drill-stop" minor cracks to prevent them from growing. This means you drill a small hole right at the end of the crack. It spreads the stress over a larger area.

Good luck.

-Tom

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