While fluting the web at the front of the inboard nose-rib of the left horizontal stabilizer (as per instructions, so it will fit into the skin), I applied too much pressure and cracked the web of the rib here.
I used a scotchbright-wheel to grind-out the crack and smooth the area, but the result is a loss of material on the web. Photo link: http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9306/noseribea9.jpg
Should I:
a) use the part as it is,
b) cut a small peice of aluminum for re-enforcing and rivet it to the damaged area of the rib, or
c) order a replacement part?
I've also contacted Vans to get their suggestion.
I used a scotchbright-wheel to grind-out the crack and smooth the area, but the result is a loss of material on the web. Photo link: http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9306/noseribea9.jpg
Should I:
a) use the part as it is,
b) cut a small peice of aluminum for re-enforcing and rivet it to the damaged area of the rib, or
c) order a replacement part?
I've also contacted Vans to get their suggestion.
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