Avstar Aircraft of Washington, Inc.

10416 172nd St. E., Unit B
Puyallup, WA  98374
office (253) 770-9964
fax (253) 770-0120
email:  avstarair@att.net

Tail cracking issues on a Debonair

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kin cracks had been watched by the owner of this airplane for a while, when they started to grow at an accelerated rate, we were called for a repair.

Debonair Skin Cracks

Further inspection showed there may be a problem with the aft bulkhead also.

Beech 35-B33 Skin Cracks

So, the bulkhead was pulled out and the problems were confirmed.

Beech Bulkhead Cracks

Beechcraft B33 Bulkhead Cracks

Cracks in a Debonair Bulkhead are measured.

A robust skin doubler was fabricated, new bulkhead fit, drilled, de-burred and installed.

Beechcraft Debonair with new bulkhead.

Debonair after fitting new bulkhead.

That will keep all parts holding hands!

Beechcraft Debonair 35-B33 aft view