I have a set of Dynon/Cleaveland style static ports I want to retrofit on my plane which currently has flush ports. The flush ports are riveted in with solid rivets currently (appears to be -3s).
For this application would it be acceptable to use nutplate rivets, for example? Cherry max would require going up to -4 so I’d like to stay with -3s to avoid having to redimple.
I don’t see how the area carries much if any load, but I want to check that I’m not off the reservation here before I proceed. While annoying I can grab a second person to help me buck the ports in if necessary.
For this application would it be acceptable to use nutplate rivets, for example? Cherry max would require going up to -4 so I’d like to stay with -3s to avoid having to redimple.
I don’t see how the area carries much if any load, but I want to check that I’m not off the reservation here before I proceed. While annoying I can grab a second person to help me buck the ports in if necessary.