LAK17A Canopy Support Tube

[Jimmyz]

I was inspecting/adjusting my canopy this week and discovered that the canopy support tube (main shaft that connects canopy to fuselage in the nose) has a severe crack at the base. I was wondering if anyone is aware of another LAK17A (salvaged) that I might be able to find a replacement tube. I've searched AIG and no luck so far. I'm also considering taking the tube to a welding shop to see if repairable? Any thoughts from other LAK owners?

Thanks!

Jim

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Wow, serious crack approaching faulure.
I would take it to a welding facility that is proficient in aircraft tubing repairs and documentation.
It will most likely require some splicing and section of tube replacement.

[Dan Marotta]

....Or you could contact the LAK factory...

On 9/13/2019 5:18 AM, wrote:
> Wow, serious crack approaching faulure.
> I would take it to a welding facility that is proficient in aircraft tubing repairs and documentation.
> It will most likely require some splicing and section of tube replacement.

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Dan, 5J

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Yeah, LAK is pretty good with parts...........bet that was caused by a gust of wind hitting an open canopy?
JJ

[Eric Greenwell[_4_]]

Dan Marotta wrote on 9/13/2019 9:29 AM:
> ....Or you could contact the LAK factory...
>
> On 9/13/2019 5:18 AM, wrote:
>> Wow, serious crack approaching faulure.
>> I would take it to a welding facility that is proficient in aircraft tubing
>> repairs and documentation.
>> It will most likely require some splicing and section of tube replacement.
>
....Or the LAK dealer, who might have one sitting on a shelf.