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| As mentioned elsewhere in the Mite Site, a wheels-up landing in an M-18 does not result in serious damage to the aircraft. In the case of N4159's belly landing, after replacing the wooden propeller and checking the crankshaft runout, the following minor repairs were made to the fuselage: |
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"The following repair made by owner under my supervision. Hoist and check
L.G. for operation after belly landing. Sand and repair holes in belly of
fuselage plywood skin & mfg large overall reinforcing plates. Old
reinforcing plates removed. 5 ply birch plywood 3mm thickness. Apply 3
coats Butrate & cover with Grade A+ 3 coats Butrate dope over fabric. No
silver or color at this time. Replace inspection fairing forward front
spar. Check L.G. working for operation & adjust. Aircraft deemed
airworthy." |
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