Crash Jr.
Registered User
Anchorage, AK
It's a 105 cub so not exactly a great loss of a classic if it's converted. On the other hand it is a massive expense and would be better undertaken at time of rebuild rather than with a covered wing and fuselage. Like others have said, there are brackets that need to be welded into the fuselage as well as false spar replacement, rib modification, and adding hangers to the spar. It's no small job and I doubt 40 hours would cover it.
Really, it would be best to talk to the mechanic who you would have do the conversion to see what it would take or even if they are comfortable doing it. Asking strangers on the internet what your mechanic should charge you is a good way to be on bad terms with a good mechanic.
Really, it would be best to talk to the mechanic who you would have do the conversion to see what it would take or even if they are comfortable doing it. Asking strangers on the internet what your mechanic should charge you is a good way to be on bad terms with a good mechanic.