Ok I messed up. Minor thing I'm pretty sure, but want to check with others.
On my RV7, I misread the manual and countersunk the forward side of the flange of the E-705 where it meets with the E-702 spar. I already did the same thing on the right elevator (not assembled yet, but ready) and just did the same on the left side and realized my error.
So I dimpled the E-702 end where it fits into the E-705 flange, but then that leaves thin metal for riveting from the countersink when I get to that part.
My idea is to just cut out a backing plate and match drill the holes and use that behind the E-705 flange to give it a little more "meat" to hang onto, just use a little longer rivet. Otherwise, I'll have to replace both my E-702 spars and E-705 ribs.
![Mad :mad: :mad:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Comments, opinions?
Thanks,
Tom
RV7A - KRNT Washington
Vertical - done
Horiz - done
Rudder - 90% done
Elevator - current ooops!
Here is a photo -
On my RV7, I misread the manual and countersunk the forward side of the flange of the E-705 where it meets with the E-702 spar. I already did the same thing on the right elevator (not assembled yet, but ready) and just did the same on the left side and realized my error.
So I dimpled the E-702 end where it fits into the E-705 flange, but then that leaves thin metal for riveting from the countersink when I get to that part.
My idea is to just cut out a backing plate and match drill the holes and use that behind the E-705 flange to give it a little more "meat" to hang onto, just use a little longer rivet. Otherwise, I'll have to replace both my E-702 spars and E-705 ribs.
Comments, opinions?
Thanks,
Tom
RV7A - KRNT Washington
Vertical - done
Horiz - done
Rudder - 90% done
Elevator - current ooops!
Here is a photo -
![558417_10201592357827424_1788142373_n.jpg](/community/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ash3%2F558417_10201592357827424_1788142373_n.jpg&hash=38863b57b4d1a1280dc953e7fe624e68)
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