They are cheap, why build a plane that has repaired parts in it before it even flys?
They are cheap, why build a plane that has repaired parts in it before it even flys?
I've "repaired" several parts during construction, including for kit parts that did not fit and drawings that were unclear as well as my own boo-boos. This was standard expected practice for early kits and there's nothing wrong with making a repair if it is done properly.
J stiffeners are cheap but the shipping will be the killer because of the length. So I believe it's worth ordering extra stiffeners, as well as angle stock, to be included in a shipment when ordering a kit.
As for this specific repair, I think a doubler would be fine and AC43.13 has enough guidance for how to do it.
Van's ships J stiffeners and other long skinny parts in PVC pipe, and the shipping cost is actually surprisingly reasonable. (Ask me how I know ) And I agree that ordering spare J stiffeners is a good idea. (Ask me how I know )J stiffeners are cheap but the shipping will be the killer because of the length. So I believe it's worth ordering extra stiffeners, as well as angle stock, to be included in a shipment when ordering a kit.