Leading edge re-skin

BruceMe · #1 10-24-2016, 08:45 AM

I'm pretty certain I know this answer, but was wondering if anyone knows a trick I don't and can save me time.

The back of the wing leading edge rivets to an aft-facing flang under the aft skin. Can I replace the leading edge using solid rivets without pealing back a corner of the bottom aft skin?

Thanks!

Carl Froehlich · #2 10-24-2016, 08:59 AM

Which RV?

Carl

BruceMe · #3 10-24-2016, 09:17 AM

I'm talking about an RV-6

BruceMe · #4 10-24-2016, 09:22 AM

I'm looking at pictures and thinking... Maybe I can get to that flang through the tip, spar lightning holes and most crucially the inspection panel.

Does that work?

Carl Froehlich · #5 10-24-2016, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceMe

I'm looking at pictures and thinking... Maybe I can get to that flang through the tip, spar lightning holes and most crucially the inspection panel.

Does that work?

I suspect it will. A long arm helper who has done a wing or two would be a big help.

Carl