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Page 8 of the attached document contains a good picture of the chine angle which is located in the left and right main landing gear wheel wells. As far as checking it the 1C-130A-3 should cover any limitations as far as cracks and corrosion. http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/1885.pdf
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Looks like at least three 130's were damaged. http://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/154925/2/On-Assignment-Little-Rock-Air-Force-Base-damaged-in-Mondays-storms
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I'm not aware of any mishaps concerning a vent plug. I do know that there was an incident where pieces of plastic have covered one of the vent screens under the wing but it was discovered before any damage was done. There was also another incident last summer where another piece of plastic was left in a fuel vent line causing major structural damage to the right wing. So much damage that the wing was replaced.
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I don't have an exact number but there are a lot of Herks on the deck here. The PDM docks alone have 6 right now. I'm guessing but functional test has anywhere from 8-10. There are a couple more getting center wing boxes done. There are many more just sitting on the line waiting for their turn. So 47 sounds like it could be right and to be honest I don't think it's that uncommon for Robins to have that many aircraft on station.
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Not entirely true. The aircraft gets a lot more than center wing box and rainbow fitting swaps here.
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This is a good point as well. We had one last week where this occurred. The domenuts at the front and back ends of the splice panel have particular length screws that must be used. If you put one in that is too long the seal on the nutplate will be lost and you will certainly get a leak.
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Not sure this question is posted in the right area but I'm sure the mods will place this in the appropriate section. As for your leak the best thing to do is to pressurize the tank using a manometer. Use leak detect solution (soapy water) on the entire wing upper, lower, dry bay, and flap well surfaces. This is the best way to identify a leak. We use this method everyday at the depot. Send me a private message if you have any other questions.
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I feel your pain my friend. I crewed those things at Geilenkirchen for a couple of years. I guess in reality, removing a panel or two here or there wasn't such a bad thing. ;)
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Been there, done that my friend. I also like how hydraulics and electricians can never seem to be able to remove panels on their own. ;)
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Aren't A/R and crew chief's one and the same? :D
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There are indeed some 130's from Youngstown Air Reserve working the spill.