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Author Topic: I repaired a broken tab on a side cover...  (Read 2934 times)
Printer Mike
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« on: August 16, 2009, 04:13:12 AM »

While cleaning my new to me Valk, I pulled the wrong way removing a side cover and snapped off the lock tab.


Nothing to lose by trying....Thin cyanoacrylate "glue" and a "kicker" to make it harden instantly. I get this stuff at my local hobby shop.


A trial fit to make sure alignment is correct.



I sprayed a piece of thick paper with the kicker so I can apply exactly where it's needed. I applied to one surface only.


I like to use a long thin applicator extention tube on the CA adhesive bottle to have more precise control of where the CA runs. (It is very thin and will easily run where you don't want it to go and ruin a surface...be careful!) When the CA wicks into the broken joint, it sets instantly, so make sure everything's aligned exactly the way you want it!!! Also, be careful, it will glue skin! I recommend practicing on something you dont care about to get the "feel".


The finished repair. I thought about grinding a grove and reinforcing the tab with metal rods, but it held strong as is!
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Tundra
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2009, 04:22:05 AM »

Nice job cooldude Nice pics cooldude Nice post cooldude
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Printer Mike
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2009, 04:38:56 AM »

Nice job cooldude Nice pics cooldude Nice post cooldude

Thank you, Sir! I love to tinker and repair stuff that "can't be repaired"...lol. I really thought the repaired tab would break off easily, but it held even after removing the cover several times. I think what made it strong is using the kicker....it's causes instant curing of the CA.

I hope this will work for others... cooldude
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roboto65
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2009, 06:01:31 AM »

Using the kicker gets it HOT too LOL but not hot enough to melt the plastic. Still Flying I hope ?
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Printer Mike
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2009, 07:06:59 AM »

Using the kicker gets it HOT too LOL but not hot enough to melt the plastic. Still Flying I hope ?

Yep! But lately I'm having a lot more fun with my Valk!!!! cooldude
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roboto65
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2009, 07:16:24 AM »

I hear ya I am in the planning stage to enjoy the best of both worlds working on trailer and hitch and take my planes with me  Cool Cool
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2009, 05:19:47 PM »

And if that don't work,velcro will.
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Ferris Leets
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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2009, 06:49:10 PM »

The problem will come after awhile.  Those glues are water sensitive.  After a while they break down from moisture.  One of our engineers got the bright idea of attaching impellers with super glue.  Worked great.  Couple months later they all had catastrophic failures in the field, very expensive bungle.
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Printer Mike
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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2009, 10:18:00 AM »

The problem will come after awhile.  Those glues are water sensitive.  After a while they break down from moisture.  One of our engineers got the bright idea of attaching impellers with super glue.  Worked great.  Couple months later they all had catastrophic failures in the field, very expensive bungle.

Maybe a little dab of polyurethane, or similar clear coating, around the joint would solve any water penetration  issues...
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