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Originally Posted by OldTownPilot 
Well it looks like there in one Circumferential rivet line that is damaged, might mean there is a rib there that is busted. Ehhh, who freaking knows? I bet it would still fly fine with a new aileron and a hammer though  |
I am glad you would be fine with a new aileron and a hammer job
I wouldn't be, especially if I knew the airplane had a busted rib or two that had not been repaired. Nobody will know for sure until the covers are removed and the damage is thoroughly inspected.
Just throwing this out there as food for thought:
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CFR 14 Part 43
43.13 (b) Each person maintaining or altering, or performing preventive maintenance, shall do that work in such a manner and use materials of such a quality, that the condition of the aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance worked on will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition (with regard to aerodynamic function, structural strength, resistance to vibration and deterioration, and other qualities affecting airworthiness).
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79-8 Wings
If leading edge is not damaged:
No more than a 3 (three) foot section span wise may be damaged.
Such damage must not protrude more than 1/8 (.125) inches into the airflow r recessed into the wing.
No more than 1 (one) rib may have damage, and the rib/spar junction must be undamaged
Trailing edge devices must not have damage that is more than 1/8 (.125) inches either into the airflow or recessed into the device. There is no span wise restriction.
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Looks like close to three feet of the trailing edge (where aileron attaches) is damaged in some form or another.
And considering the fact that the rear spar is right in front of the aileron, there might be damage at the rib/spar junction.
This is just all food for thought. I would love to hear what someone with experience in structural repair thinks.