Flap cover issue

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Flap cover issue

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So went to do my preflight and noticed that my flap cover somehow got on the other side and cracked when flaps up. Anybody else have this happen? Had this be the aileron might it have jammed? Wondering what you guys think. Also just order this from fiamond? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Flap cover issue

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Aaron: Was your airplane recently in for an annual inspection? I could envision someone reinstalling the flap hinge fairing incorrectly, then the first flap extension tearing it...
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Re: Flap cover issue

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agreed, that sure looks like someone installed in incorrectly.
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Re: Flap cover issue

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Hey sorry for the delay. No service lately. Been doing preflights often lately and was fine. Nobody else has seen this before?
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Re: Flap cover issue

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Yes unfortunately I had that happen recently on my left and right inboard flap covers post maintenance. Presumably incorrect installation. My shop has ordered unpainted replacements and is getting a local paint shop to match them to my plane's color. I forget exactly but it was going to be a long wait to get color matched covers from Diamond.
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Re: Flap cover issue

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tjmoody wrote: Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:31 pm Yes unfortunately I had that happen recently on my left and right inboard flap covers post maintenance. Presumably incorrect installation. My shop has ordered unpainted replacements and is getting a local paint shop to match them to my plane's color. I forget exactly but it was going to be a long wait to get color matched covers from Diamond.
Good call. I’ve been waiting for a color-matched inspection cover from Diamond since September.
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