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Tom_Barb
Sep 08, 2015Explorer
CWSWine wrote:Tom/Barb wrote:
Grumman American Aircraft were bonded with epoxy, they are still flying after 40 years. When done properly the glue is better than bolts, nuts, and spot welds.
Not True.. I have worked on and around aircraft since 1967 and hold an A&P.. This is a current quote and what is being taught to new students..
You best do your home work on the Grumman American Yankee.
I'm also a A&P-IA and a DER
Read the features :Features
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All models of the AA-1 accommodate two people in side-by-side seating under a sliding canopy and are noted for their exceptionally light handling. The Yankee and its four-seater siblings, the AA-5 series, feature a unique bonded aluminum honeycomb fuselage and bonded wings that eliminate the need for rivets without sacrificing strength.
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