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[L16abe]

what is the cost to recover j3 plus paint from a reputable company, cub is flying now, need price for redo, plus i would think they would have to pull plane apart for complete job

[Longwinglover]

In the lack of further information, I'll assume you are talking about a J3 that has not been apart for 20+ years.

Paying someone else (your "reputable company") you best figure 800 - 1000 manhours at shop rate - maybe you can cut a flat rate deal? Materials for recover are approx $5k. It's all the other stuff that adds up to the additional $25k.

John Scott

[L16abe]

the plane was done back in 2004 it got caught out with bad hail damage so is it 25k added to the 800-1000 hrs at what rate?or is that 25k for total job take apart redo and but back together best quess?

[DesperadoPilot]

I just had my wings recovered using the Poly-Fiber process. Price was $5K per wing. That price included materials and labor. While the wings were uncovered, we replaced the aileron cables and wingtip bows, which cost a little extra, approximately $400.

[Longwinglover]

the plane was done back in 2004 it got caught out with bad hail damage so is it 25k added to the 800-1000 hrs at what rate?or is that 25k for total job take apart redo and but back together best quess?

Assumption was entire aircraft needed rebuild. Reduce the pricing in my original post significantly for the manhours required assuming just recover. Materials for recover entire plane still approx $5k + labor to strip and recover/paint.

John Scott

[cruiser]

Run an ad in the Atlantic Flyer soliciting bids, you may be pleasantly surprised. Jim

[behindpropellers]

Depends if they did the rebuild correctly.

I personally would not go with the lowest bidder on something like a recover job.

Tim

[T.J.]

1000 hrs for a recover job? Damn at $60 @ Hr that's $60,000 for a cover job? You have to be kidding? I'd haul it to the dump and buy a Cessna before I'd pay $60,000 for a cover job.
Most mechs here, charge $50-$60 Hr. If the mech is set up properly, time for recover will be "around" 200 Hrs. $12,000
This would be for "cover" only. You pay for supplies. Any repairs would be charged at shop rates.
Take it to Brian down there in oregun. His shop rates are reasonable and he is a good mech.
Shop around. There are lots of small one man shops who will do it for 1/2 the price of a large shop. They will also do a good a job. Ship it to Kenai, I'll do it for $15,000 and grin all the way to the bank.

[courierguy]

A neighbor who has, among other aircraft, a Pitts (S-2 I think, 300 hp. anyway), is getting it recovered at the the factory in Afton. The first time since he bought it new 20+ yrs ago. He mentioned it was going to cost 34K...., the same guy who did it the first time was doing the work again, price aside, I thought that was pretty cool.

[PIPER J5.5]

Any recommendations for wing covering in western Oregon? Hours to recover two wings without flaps? Thanks

[bob turner]

I would check with Rowena at Santa Paula. She only does dope, but she has an excellent reputation. Still in the 15K range if no airframe work needed. I could not do it for that.

[cubdriver55]

The shop we use charges $13,000 for a complete cover job on a cub size airplane. That covers all labor and materials in the Stitts process all the way to silver. any repairs and top- coat paint is extra.

[Dan Gervae]

I'm doing my J3 now....just finished the wings and tail feathers. I used envelopes ( I know...why oh why) They worked good. I paid $6K for materials thru Lockhaven Yellow PolyTone....Add if using a shiny Thane....I don't remember how much. If you have the time try it yourself....i've had fun doing mine.