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Smilin' Jack 01-16-2013 04:44 AM

I had the same problem. And reordered all new brackets. Like you stated it is a common problem.
Before webshots screwed up their site and lumped all the picture I had ever taken
I did post an alternative method of drilling. I'll review my pictures and get back to you. I do have it posted in my construction log manual that is more complete than the pictures I've taken so I just might email you with the pages from my construction book.

Smilin' Jack

mvidalr 11-03-2013 07:42 PM

How did it go?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stalldog (Post 732962)
...It's been a full month and I'm still waiting on an answer from Van's engineering, but one note they sent 2 weeks ago didn't sound good. So, if you use the Checkoway method on your new brackets, DO NOT DRILL THE INBOARD ROOT RIB TO BRACKET HOLES WHILE THE RIB IS IN PLACE AND OVER THE SPAR CAPS. Wait and drill those four holes later with the tank off the wing. This stupid little thing may in fact put an end to my build, so don't let it happen to you. AND YES, VAN'S NEEDS TO CHANGE THEIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING TANK BRACKETS.

Jim,

Did you get any news from Van's?
Do you have any pics of the mishap?

Hopefully it was nothing but a close call, and you can carry on.

Cheers!


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