Color fading on wings

arksat · Post by **arksat** » Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:46 am

I have 2005 DA40. Always hangared.
Last weekend I noticed there are slight color fadings on the inboard leading edge with an interesting shape.
Does anyone know this issue?
I photoshopped the images to increase contrast. The actual color is very subtle but still noticeable.

CFIDave · Post by **CFIDave** » Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:03 pm

This sure looks like remnants of a composite repair.

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:34 pm

CFIDave wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:03 pm This sure looks like remnants of a composite repair.

My thoughts also. My birdstrike repair from 20+ years ago is very slightly visible in just the right light and angle.

arksat · Post by **arksat** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:50 am

Rich wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:34 pm
CFIDave wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:03 pm This sure looks like remnants of a composite repair.
My thoughts also. My birdstrike repair from 20+ years ago is very slightly visible in just the right light and angle.

Thanks. There's no composite repair history in my logbook. I'll need to talk to my mechanic...

smoss · Post by **smoss** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:54 am

my plane has a few subtle small spots that look similar, despite never having any composite repair. I have always wondered about them and figured it was some touchup at the factory before delivery.

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