Did an evaluation of the needed repairs of the front engine mount. It not as bad as I thought
First it is a result of the Phoenix's air time Friday morning at the meet, and the hard landing.
Second as long as the center stringer did not take any damage it should be a relatively simple repair. The front engine mount is supported by a piece of plywood and looks like a 2x4 or 2x6 to raise the mounting point for the front engine mount. This is supported by the haul and center stringer.
So here is my idea for doing the repair.
Remove the jump seats. Build a structure to support the engine by the front engine hook. Once the engine is supported remove the front engine mount. Grind out all the fiberglass holding the engine support wood in place and remove. Check stringer for rot an damage. If OK soak stringer with acetone to remove any moisture. Reinforce with a layer of fiberglass. Build new support for engine better than the old one of course. Bed it into the haul structure with cabosil. Reinstall front engine mount on engine and lower into place.
Am I on the right track? If any one has any other ideas I am open to any suggestions.
Also just curious if any one would happen to have any left over cabosil and heavy woven mat laying around they would like to sell?