Buying a Citabria

[Flymiller]

Hello everyone happy I found this thread. Want to buy a Citabria and wondering what to look for in older models ..
Especially how do you inspect the wooden spars and should you stay away from them? Best models , flaps,
I found a 1972 7GCBC TT3000 767 TSMOH O320-A2B. With Millman metal spar for 80,000. Good fabric.
Is this typical?

Thanks Dan
ATP/A&P

 

[Klaus M]

I wouldn't be chased off by wood spars. Each IA has their own inspection criteria and sometimes one of the spars fail. That's why Metal spars are more popular.

Wood is just too inconsistent in it's properties. I've seen spars that I thought where alright but, the IA signing the annual felt different.

 

[Flymiller]

Thanks interesting.. is it hard to find IA/A&P who has the experience to inspect them on a pre buy?