HighSchoolBuilders
Well Known Member
Hi guys,
Today I tried to repair a cracked dimple in the F-811 Bulkhead, but end up enlarge the hole to a size 7/32 before all the cracks are gone.
Do you guys have a better way to fix these cracks? Luckily, I don't get these often, but when i do, it's almost certain an oops rivet or even 5/32" will be used.
For this particular boo boo, Can I use a AN4 bolt to fill in that hole? Or should I leave it open and fill it with some sealant or something?
Thanks!
Hank
Photo 1: Damaged/Cracked 3/32 hole on the bottom forward flange of F-811 Bulkhead. enlarged to 5/32 and still cracked
Photo 2: Same Hole on the F-828, not damaged, but enlarge as I tried to fit a larger rivet in.
Photo 3: Hole on F-811 after repair, now at 7/32
Photo 4: Hole in question
Today I tried to repair a cracked dimple in the F-811 Bulkhead, but end up enlarge the hole to a size 7/32 before all the cracks are gone.
Do you guys have a better way to fix these cracks? Luckily, I don't get these often, but when i do, it's almost certain an oops rivet or even 5/32" will be used.
For this particular boo boo, Can I use a AN4 bolt to fill in that hole? Or should I leave it open and fill it with some sealant or something?
Thanks!
Hank
Photo 1: Damaged/Cracked 3/32 hole on the bottom forward flange of F-811 Bulkhead. enlarged to 5/32 and still cracked
Photo 2: Same Hole on the F-828, not damaged, but enlarge as I tried to fit a larger rivet in.
Photo 3: Hole on F-811 after repair, now at 7/32
Photo 4: Hole in question