Originally posted by Matthew Murray
Hey,

I have no idea how long it would take to fix, but from above it’s said it’ll be in the shop for Two Months. I have a question for once, about the Wingspar, which is a main structural element of the wing. As it is a solid piece I believe, well a one piece unit I mean, if that has been damaged, will that result ina complete replacement of the spar, or will the rotten piece be cut-out and a new piece bolted in place by some means? What structural implications would this have?

Well, looking at it logically, cutting a piece off of the spar wouldn’t be a good idea, it WILL loose some of its structural integrity, regardless how well the new bit is patched on.
In the case of a damaged spar, I think (now I mean think this is not certain) a replacement of the entire assembly is required.

If however, just the wing surface areas have been damaged, then its a matter of taking of the damaged bits and putting on new ones. Much like replacing damaged panels on a car, only a little more complex lol!

Perhaps Wrenchbender can provide some technical views?