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Old 08-04-2013, 08:53 PM
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Default Bucking bar access

Ok, on the forward fuselage skins top row of rivets, what kind of bucking bar do you use to get to the rivets inside of the landing gear boxes? I don't have anything small enough to get in there...

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Old 08-05-2013, 03:19 PM
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I used a small tungsten bar, something like 5/8 x 1 x 3", it is a challenge but can be done.

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Old 08-05-2013, 07:58 PM
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I recognize it's heresy, but I used a number of pull rivets in spots that were just crazy silly to buck... I figured it was better to do that than to have a bunch of drill outs...
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Old 08-06-2013, 11:28 AM
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Default Bucking Bar Access

CR 3214-4-4 Genuine Aircraft Hardware has them or buck away.
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Old 08-06-2013, 05:30 PM
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If you can find a pointed/or tapered bucking bar to fit in there, you can turn the pressure up a bit on the gun because the thick material in this area is so robust - it doesn't easily deform.
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Old 08-06-2013, 07:20 PM
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Emailed Van's and got the OK to use Cherry Max there. I thought, why kill yourself and increase your chances of pounding a bad rivet. Did the same for a couple more that are right behind the roll bar bracket bolts.
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