Aircraft Fabric Recovering Services — Wadsworth & Ashland, Ohio
FAA-certificated A&P mechanics specializing in aircraft fabric recovering. We work with multiple approved covering systems — Poly-Fiber, Ceconite/Dacron, Stewart Systems, and Randolph — so you get the right system for your aircraft. From tail surfaces and control surfaces to complete airframe recovers, we do it right, with full paperwork and documentation.
About Our Fabric Work
We work with all major FAA-accepted fabric covering systems — so whatever your aircraft needs or your preference, we can accommodate it. Currently active jobs include work under the Randolph butyrate dope system.
All work is performed by FAA-certificated A&P mechanics and documented in accordance with the applicable system’s procedure manual or FAA-accepted data. You get full sign-off paperwork and a logbook entry for every job.
What We Do
Full Aircraft Recover
Complete strip and re-cover of tube-and-fabric aircraft. Wings, fuselage, tail surfaces, and control surfaces.
Wings
Wing recover including all rib stitching, tapes, and inspection plates. Envelopes available for most common types.
Flight Control Surfaces
Individual recover of ailerons, flaps, rudders, elevators, and stabilizers. Great for spot repairs or partial recovers.
Minor Structural Repairs
Tube welding, wood rib repair, and minor structural work performed prior to re-covering as part of the job.
Fabric Inspection
Punch test, visual inspection, and fabric condition report. Annual inspection sign-off included.
Finish & Paint
Topcoat in your choice of color using your preferred system (Poly-Tone, Aero-Thane, EkoPoly, Randolph, or other). Single color or two-tone available.
Pricing Guide
All prices listed below are for labor only and include full strip-down, re-cover, sealing coats, UV base, and single-color topcoat — using whichever approved covering system is appropriate for your aircraft. Prices also include routine inspection and minor structural repairs discovered during the covering process.
| Aircraft / Service | Scope | Starting At |
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| Piper J-3 Cub | Full recover — wings, fuselage, tail, controls | $50,000 |
| Aeronca 7AC Champ | Full recover — wings, fuselage, tail, controls | $50,000 |
| Citabria (7ECA / 7GCBC) | Full recover — wings, fuselage, tail, controls | $50,000 |
| Taylorcraft BC-12 | Full recover — wings, fuselage, tail, controls | $50,000 |
| Cessna 120 / 140 | Wings only (fabric surfaces) | $9,000 |
| Rudder | Strip and recover — single surface | $800 |
| Elevator (per half) | Strip and recover — single surface | $800 |
| Horizontal Stabilizer (each) | Strip and recover — single surface | $800 |
| Aileron (each) | Strip and recover — single surface | $800 Price may vary by aircraft type and surface size |
| Flap (each) | Strip and recover — single surface | $800 Price may vary by aircraft type and surface size |
| Other Aircraft / Custom | Contact us for a quote | Call for Quote |
Our Process
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Inspection & Quote — We inspect your aircraft, assess the condition of existing fabric and structure, and provide a written quote before any work begins.
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Disassembly & Strip — Old fabric is removed and the airframe is fully inspected. Any structural issues are documented and brought to your attention before proceeding.
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Structural Repairs — Minor repairs (tube welding, rib repair, hardware replacement) are completed prior to covering. Major work requires your written approval.
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Fabric Application — Fabric is installed per the applicable covering system’s procedure manual or FAA-accepted data. Pre-sewn envelopes are used where available and appropriate. Adhesion, shrinking, and rib attachment methods follow the requirements of whichever system is used on your aircraft.
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Sealing & Finishing — Sealer, UV base coats, and color topcoat are applied per your chosen system’s specifications for a durable, professional, airworthy finish.
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Inspection & Sign-Off — Final airworthiness inspection performed and logbook entry made by our A&P mechanic. Full documentation provided.
🎨 Choose Your Color
We finish with the topcoat appropriate for your chosen covering system — Poly-Tone or Aero-Thane (Poly-Fiber), EkoPoly (Stewart Systems), Randolph butyrate dope, or other approved finishes. Single color or two-color schemes are available. Custom color matching is also possible on request.
The Poly-Tone chart below gives a great reference for available color options. Other systems offer comparable color ranges — just ask when you request your quote.
Note: On-screen colors are approximate. Physical color samples are available upon request.
Ready to Get a Quote?
Contact us today to schedule an inspection and get a written estimate for your aircraft.
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