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WOW
That is definitely disturbing. Buyers beware. Those are some very critical areas to be sloppy. I just performed the SB on my -10 aileron bracket. No excuse for work like that.
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Aww, come on Vic....those are just experiments. ;)
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The loose jam nut is equally disturbing. I think some people fail to appreciate that with the jam nut loose, ALL loads are going through the 2 rivets on the platenut ears.
Here is an example of a "repair" on my Rocket found after I got the thing home: ![]() |
WOW, to say the least. I am trying to figure out how someone could think this is even close to OK. Why would they keep going? The dumped rivets wrecked the aft spar.:eek: Even without instruction there is plenty of pictures on the net to let everyone know if you are close to what the rivets should look like. I guess there could be people building with no internet access.
Looks like getting back to a mandatory pre cover inspection might be quite helpful. It would be a lot less work to fix at that stage.......but still a ton of work. I think it is really important to post these kind of things. There is many builders really trying their best on the build. When it is not perfect they beat their selves up. Every one should strive for excellence but know what it is safe if they cant quite get it perfect. When you don't know, always ask before proceeding. I would be scared to put tools in the riveted tool box kit if it was riveted like this.:DLOL |
Kidding aside, most builders worry about quality, and do a fine job because of it. I doubt there is much anyone can do about the sort of personality who accepts the pictured work as OK. And let's not forget, it's not just a builder or A&P inspection issue. A DAR or FSDO person looked at those airplanes at some point.
Here in Montgomery, a TC has it good. Most of my RV builders have been USAF officers rotating through Maxwell as staff or student. As a group, they're intelligent, well motivated types, for whom details really matter. Attitude counts. |
This makes me feel much better about the quality of my work.
Of course now if someone offers me a ride I'm going to feel the urge to see their rivet quality first. ;) Hopefully Vic can inspect my finished product.....just a few more years. |
Is the plane in the second set of pix of a RV7 or RV12? Considering how many pop rivets it has, this could be a RV12 :rolleyes:
sad it is but glad it is getting noticed and brought to the attention. |
The second pic really boggles my mind (I guess they all do). Not to mention your HS is attached to those bars, but those bars are attached before installing the bulkhead into the tailcone - can be squeezed or shot with ease.
Is it the pic or is there something going on with the attaching face of that stringer? Looks almost like a backing piece of aluminum...? |
How did the builder get the fuel tanks to seal??
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