[Seppe]

Does anyone have any photos of Rudder Cracks that happen on the -4s???????

 

[Skysailor]

Rudder crack pics

I know someone working on one. I will get some pics and send them along later today if you like.

 

[dougweil]

This happened on my 180 HP RV 4 shortly after I finished it. Before having it painted, I built new elevators and the rudder with Van's .020 thick skins and reduced the spacing of the stiffeners. The airplane now has about 550 hours on it and no problems.

 

[Seppe]

Please send me the photos when able

I know someone working on one. I will get some pics and send them along later today if you like.

Yes I would appreciate the photos. I am trying to educate myself prior to me purchasing an -4.

Thanks

 

[JonJay]

Do a search for; Rudder Cracks, and you will come up with quite a bit of chatter about it. There are some posts with pictures too.
This thread shows pretty well what to look for around the rivet heads. Most of the cracks I have seen are far more obvious than this.

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=46220&highlight=rudder+cracks