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Old 04-20-2011, 10:58 AM
TerryWighs TerryWighs is offline
 
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Default RV-8 static system port

Goodmorning all,
Well here it goes....another "ooops" I screwed up again. I drilled and installed the pull rivets for the static ports in the wrong place from not reading the instructions correctly. They were installed next to Bulkhead 808 instead of 809. I was referring to the picture illustration (RV-6) that came with the kit, and didn't referr to drawing 41, as I should have....daaah!
Question: anyone know if this will significantly alter function/accuracy at this location? It wouldn't be difficult to redo, if this location is less than optimal.
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Old 04-20-2011, 11:08 AM
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Static port location has been shown to have degrees of variability in different locations on the RV.
Given where you are in the build process, I'd drill it out, back it with a small plate, and put in a solid flush rivet in there.
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Old 04-20-2011, 11:21 AM
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Thanks Kahuna...I was suspicious that it would. I will relocate the port to the correct location
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