Hello,
I have recently purchased a J230C that has issues with the front doors not flush with the fuselage and not sealing properly. There is a gap up to 6mm along the lower door edge from the fuselage. Its widest towards the rear and almost flush at the front. You can press on the door edge and push it in to line up with the fuse but the top of the door attempts to open. So it appears they have taken on a new form over time.
Previous owners have tried various layers of P-section seals applied to the door edge and the door jambs at the same time but I think over time they have distorted the door. (I don't believe the aircraft would have left the factory in 2006 with doors that weren't flush)
My question is, is there a way to form the doors back into their original positions, perhaps with careful application of heat and applied pressure to reshape them?
I the issues will be the paint giving up before the epoxy softens enough and the internal door skins holding the shape.
Regards
Tony
Is it possible you could post some pictures so we can see the issue?
Hi
I would post pics but I don't see where I can add an image from the toolbar in the reply? I can email to you?
Cheer
Tony
