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Fabric covering on a light sport plane (Ultralight)
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 11:19 am
by goinggolfn
Does anyone know how long the fabric should last on an ultra light? I am thinking of buying a 2006 plane, the fabric is original, thanks for any help.
Re: Fabric covering on a light sport plane (Ultralight)
Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:03 pm
by 3Dreaming
Are you talking painted aircraft fabric, or sail cloth? Painted aircraft fabric should be OK, if it has UV protection and it has been kept inside most of its life. There are plenty of fabric covered light airplanes floating around with cover jobs that were done in the 70's. I think sail cloth from 2006 would be OK too, as long as it has been kept out of the sun light.