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Price Question

rowsley

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I need to replace a flap on my 8 and a friend at the airport has a spare. We don't know the value. Any ideas about how much it's worth? I really have no idea. Thanks
 
Not a flap, rather an aileron, but I had to replace one on a -7. Parts costs are straightforward to get from Van's, then add in labor and paint. For labor, I included all of the following (how much time on each, and the labor rate, is an exercise for the person doing the work):

Removal
Parts fab
Fitment, match drill, debur
Dimple, prep, prime
Rivet stiffeners
Assembly and riveting
Installation
Test flight
Removal for paint
Installation post-paint, test flight

As noted, plus parts costs, plus paint cost.

YMMV
 
You can look up the prices for the individual parts on Van's website and add something for shipping. Double the total as a very rough labor estimate and you might have a starting point for a brand new flap.

Or you can buy the parts and obtain somewhere enough tools and build it yourself. I bet it would be a fun project.

Dave
 
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