czechsix
Well Known Member
Vans originally recommended using Proseal on the riveted trailing edges, and now the plans recommend double sided tape. The tape seems attractive (less messy and no long wait for Proseal to cure), but I saw on someone's blog that they had tried the tape and did not like the results...there was some separation between the TE skins and the wedge between the rivets, so he went back to using Proseal. For those of you who have used tape, are you happy with the results?
Also, one RV-10 builder recommended breaking the edge (putting a slight bend just like you do where there are lap joints on the wings and fuselage) of the TE skins to help ensure they lie flush to the wedge when they are riveted. The plans don't mention doing this. Has anyone tried it?
Thanks,
Also, one RV-10 builder recommended breaking the edge (putting a slight bend just like you do where there are lap joints on the wings and fuselage) of the TE skins to help ensure they lie flush to the wedge when they are riveted. The plans don't mention doing this. Has anyone tried it?
Thanks,