REFLECTOR: Re-Attaching Bottom winglets

[John Abraham]

Actually to test them prior to installs on some planes we stick them on with aluminum tape. 

On Aug 11, 2013, at 12:33 AM, Jeff Barnes <jcbarnes411 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> 
> you're kidding, right? Maybe duct tape.
> 
> From: Kevin Baker <flykb at verizon.net>; 
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> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Re-Attaching Bottom winglets 
> Sent: Sun, Aug 11, 2013 12:21:08 AM 
> 
> Ahhhhh I see
> Good question - I just know the manual says attach with epoxy / Fiberglas 
> Would silicon work   Mmm have no idea :-)
> 
> Kevin Baker 
> 
> .
> 
> On Aug 10, 2013, at 6:08 PM, Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com> wrote:
> 
>> I was wondering if it would be appropriate to just make some that mate up to the existing surface, then use silicone adhesive to attach them.  That's how my vortilons are attached.
>> 
>> On 08/10/2013 06:05 PM, Kevin Baker wrote:
>>> Hi Brian
>>> I think they are talking about the fiberglass wraps that go from the bottom of the wing around to the outside of the winglet.
>>> Those leave as is.
>>> The winglet bottom can be attached by a few layers of bid.
>>> But be sure to check the manual or factory for details on what kind and how many layers.
>>> 
>>> Thks
>>> Kevin Baker 
>>> 
>>> .
>>> 
>>> On Aug 10, 2013, at 3:51 PM, Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> How much force are we talking about on the bottom winglet?
>>>> 
>>>> On 08/10/2013 02:21 PM, Kerry Woods wrote:
>>>>> JEFF,
>>>>> By all means do not remove the reinforcement on the bottom of the wing. That is the glass to hold the winglet on. You can and should remove the filler so you have glass to glass contact to hold the bottom winglet on.
>>>>> Kerry
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: jeff findarle
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>>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 12:49 PM
>>>>> Subject: REFLECTOR: Re-Attaching Bottom winglets
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thank you all for your response. I have some new bottom winglets in the box and need to install on the bottom of my wingtips. At present the wings had reinforcement fiberglass layed that wrapped around the bottom and up the outside and then lt wt superfill on top. Any suggestions on what to do to install these winglets? Do I need to take out all filler and maybe the fiberglass reinforcement? What power tools would be suggested to remove the fiberglass layers? Then any suggestions for attaching the winglets?
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