john smith wrote:
Danny Deger wrote:
I am considering buying a Taylorcraft covered in Ceconite in 1993. An
ideas on how to make sure the fabric is in good shape? I don't want
to have to recover in the next couple of years.

A punch test that any mechanic should know how to do will determine if
the fabric is still good.

Any good mechanic would know that a punch test is not a valid test for
ceconite. As long as the finish remains intact, ceconite will last
indefinitely. You need to examine the visible parts of the condition:
finish, tapes, etc...