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Slightly Off-Center Dimple in Elevator Rear Spar Flange

MJarreau

Well Known Member
Extra hole

My hole is just enough off to elongate the 3/32 hole to a 4/32. I think I can flatten this out, clean the hole of cracks, and drill / dimple on either side of the offending rivet. This is similar to an old thread.


I would have posted there, but didn't want to cause drift.

Is the method for picture posting still the same as listed here?


Thoughts?

Best regards,
Mike

Someone else had a similar problem recently. But, this one involves a spar so I would add a .032 doubler inside. Otherwise, I think your solution is fine. The experts at Vans can validate.
 
If you’re going to clean it up by upsizing to a -4 rivet and all edge distances etc are good, seems like you wouldn’t need to add an additional rivet to either side?
 
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