I have had a problem getting nut plates centered properly. My usual technique has been to drill the center hole, then cleco the nut plate in the appropriate orientation and drill through the two rivet holes. I have ended up with the nut plate off center by the tiniest amount, maybe the width of the threads. It is enough to cause a lot of problems inserting the screws without stripping them.
The short term solution has been careful filing to enlarge the center hole in the skin/bracket/inspection plate.
Is there a better way of drilling these holes to guarantee a better alignment?
I may order a jig to drill them but does this solve the problem?
Thanks
Mark Jackson (RV-8 working on wings)
The short term solution has been careful filing to enlarge the center hole in the skin/bracket/inspection plate.
Is there a better way of drilling these holes to guarantee a better alignment?
I may order a jig to drill them but does this solve the problem?
Thanks
Mark Jackson (RV-8 working on wings)