WebRuss
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Hello All
This thread will document the repairs to N8244P after suffering a bird strike on 09/15/15.
The particulars:
N8244P: 1964 Comanche 180.
TTAF: ~3200
SMOH ~900
STOH ~60
I was descending out of 4000 about 12 miles south of OCF, setting up for the ILS 36 approach, when a big black turkey vulture dove into my path and I chopped it up with the prop. Blood and guts everywhere. The right wing suffered some minor damage from the chunks hitting the leading edge. The insurance company wants a tear down and inspection.
The craft is now with Don and getting a tear down and inspection.
Pic of my craft at Don's shop.
Left Side Pic
Right Side Pic
Engine removal in process
Engine about to be removed
Engine removed
Better pic of engine on the hook and mud buckets in place.
This thread will document the repairs to N8244P after suffering a bird strike on 09/15/15.
The particulars:
N8244P: 1964 Comanche 180.
TTAF: ~3200
SMOH ~900
STOH ~60
I was descending out of 4000 about 12 miles south of OCF, setting up for the ILS 36 approach, when a big black turkey vulture dove into my path and I chopped it up with the prop. Blood and guts everywhere. The right wing suffered some minor damage from the chunks hitting the leading edge. The insurance company wants a tear down and inspection.
The craft is now with Don and getting a tear down and inspection.
Pic of my craft at Don's shop.
Left Side Pic
Right Side Pic
Engine removal in process
Engine about to be removed
Engine removed
Better pic of engine on the hook and mud buckets in place.
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