SkyMaster Wing Mods

[stackj]

It is unusual to see the mains fail and the nose gear hold up.

[hharney]

Dad's first Skymaster, 1967, on landing both mains failed. The down locks did not secure for some reason, don't remember the details.

[edasmus]

No mods here. Plane is as was in 1973 when it left the Cessna factory.

Ed

[CO_Skymaster]

I have an OWL STOL kit.
The kit includes a leading edge and wingtips.

I'm currently investigating replacing it with a Horton STOL kit, but they are unsure if the Horton STOL will cover up the rivit holes created when the OWL STOL kit was installed. I'm still waiting for the answer.

Karl

[CO_Skymaster]

Just an update incase anyone might have a similar situation. A Horton Kit will not fit on the same foot print as an OWL STOL kit. I would have to get a new leading edge or wing skin replaced and that's not worth it in my opinion.

Karl

[sloutitt]

We have 20 gal tanks, (aviation Ent) and had winglets (AE) but after reading some of Coles posts and reviewing the SB we removed the winglets. Just did not want the stacked mods. Owen Bell supplied the stock style replacment tips and they fit perfect. We conducted the SB and found no bending, smoking rivits or distortions.
Sandy Loutitt
PS cole I did send you a Private message though I do not know if you recieved it.

[hharney]

Horton Stol Wing Kit and Aviation Enterprises Lightning Winglets. Is that considered a stacked mod? Guess so. When installing the winglets I first tried to use a sheet metal screw between the original screws but did not like the results. I installed rivnuts on all fasteners and it just is much better mounting process.