Hi Steve,
I bought my 150H(Darcy) in 1998, and was confronted with the following after a log book search:
Major repairs 09-10-75: STBD wing- Leadind edge and ribs replaced, Inboard lower panel replaced, Inboard spar replaced,new end rib, lower skin panel and wing tip installed
Port Wing- Upper centre,front & rear panels fitted, Doubler fitted to rear spar centre section
Control Surfaces- Port elevator changed, STBD Flap upper surface fluting straightened & doubler fitted
Fuselage- From rear window to AFT bulkhead replaced with a serviceable section, rear window trim moulding replaced.
Tailplane- Replaced with serviceable item.
Engine- Bulk stripped, 03-05-75, presumably as a result of the same accident.
After consulting with some independant A&P's overwhelming advice was "Most of the aircraft is 10 years younger than what it should be. Fly it, if it flys straight, go for it"
I went ahead with the purchase, and do not regret it
Total time at purchase date was 4298.9.
Don't pass it up just because of damage history(32 years ago)
Trevor
