R RonS Member Oct 27, 2019 #1 Just curious... Anyone know why the plans call for a mixture of solid and blind rivets fastening the engine mount brackets to the longerons? Why not just use all solid rivets?
Just curious... Anyone know why the plans call for a mixture of solid and blind rivets fastening the engine mount brackets to the longerons? Why not just use all solid rivets?
rvbuilder2002 Legacy Member Mentor Oct 27, 2019 #2 Because when properly installed, the structural rated Cherry max rivet has a higher load rating than the solid AN470 rivet does. They were chosen for specific structural reasons at these specific rivet locations.
Because when properly installed, the structural rated Cherry max rivet has a higher load rating than the solid AN470 rivet does. They were chosen for specific structural reasons at these specific rivet locations.
R RonS Member Oct 28, 2019 #3 Thanks, Scott. Didn't realize that the Cherry max rivets were actually stronger than solid rivets.