I know this has been discussed, re-discussed, hashed and re-hashed over the years.
But I am looking for a "consensus" on the best rivet to use for a single leaking fuel tank rivet, in a visible area of the top skin.
From reading the archives, I have seen three popular options:
AD-41H Closed-End universal head
MK-319BS Monel flush head
AK42H Closed End flush head
Curious as to after time, if there is a preference.
I like the MK319 because of the size: shank & head are only slightly larger than the standard -3 solids in use now. But the lack of a closed-end bothers me. In my mind, I have only one-shot to get this right as I do not want to have to drill out a blind rivet with a steel/monel stem.
I am leaning to the albeit larger, AK42H closed-end flush. If done correctly and dressed up with a good touch-up paint, it would be hard to notice.
Just curious as to how those MK319BS replacements are holding out after time.
Thanks!
(And no, I am not leaning towards tank removal to address this the most "correct" way via the rear bulkhead, at least not yet )
But I am looking for a "consensus" on the best rivet to use for a single leaking fuel tank rivet, in a visible area of the top skin.
From reading the archives, I have seen three popular options:
AD-41H Closed-End universal head
MK-319BS Monel flush head
AK42H Closed End flush head
Curious as to after time, if there is a preference.
I like the MK319 because of the size: shank & head are only slightly larger than the standard -3 solids in use now. But the lack of a closed-end bothers me. In my mind, I have only one-shot to get this right as I do not want to have to drill out a blind rivet with a steel/monel stem.
I am leaning to the albeit larger, AK42H closed-end flush. If done correctly and dressed up with a good touch-up paint, it would be hard to notice.
Just curious as to how those MK319BS replacements are holding out after time.
Thanks!
(And no, I am not leaning towards tank removal to address this the most "correct" way via the rear bulkhead, at least not yet )
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