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A contoured lip as added to mimic the shape of the original.

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Once the piece was welded in place, it was cleaned with a wire wheel and 3M rowlock abrasive discs, and then sprayed it with primer.



A new filler panel was obtained from Classic Industries, and welded in place over the lower structure to complete the repair.







The tail pan section was rusty and damaged, so the crew removed the original panel by drilling out all the spot welds holding it in place.