Broken tube repair sugestions

[Klmt101 5]

Any good ideas on how to fix this tube. Broken behind rear elevator monting tab.

[1avidflyer 1983]

I would say dig though this FAA manual, and see what they say.  I have my own idea, and it may be the same as theirs, but this is a great resource for aircraft repair info.  JImChuk

AC 43.13-1B - Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices Aircraft Inspection and Repair (w/Change 1) (faa.gov)

[marksires 484]

Jim beat me to it, but I'd also want a good look at the inside of that tube - it looks like there is a lot of rust around that crack.

[1avidflyer 1983]

Seems like an odd place for a crack.  Any idea how it came about?  Just a wild guess, but was it being trailered tail first without gust locks on the elevator?  Can't imagine what the elevator controls look like from one end to the other if that is what caused it.... JImChuk

[ChrisBolkan 130]

This is a useful video although old. You may be able to take some ideas from it.

[TJay 1041]

Bout as easy to replace the entire tube there.

[1avidflyer 1983]

If you look at page 4-67, and 4-69, there are some possible solutions.    If the tube is cracked because it is all rusted away though, better to replace it I would think.   JImChuk

[Klmt101 5]

Great video, ordered everything materials Friday. No internal rust just at the crack. Plane has been outside for a year now. Probally better pull fabric on horizontal next.