redwoodcstrvr
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A question for anyone having built, or is building an RV-9 QB fuselage. I'm currently working at the F-705 bulkhead and have completed the modification of F-757 for a slider canopy. Rivet holes in the area were either left open or temporarily pop riveted by Van's for the builder to adjust for canopy type. In attempting to rivet open holes in F705D, F705E, and F705F with AN470-4 rivets I found that I couldn't reach the most upper and most outboard rivets with a rivet set and bucking bar. This is due to the interference of the flanges on F705 and the "U" shaped channel on the inboard side of the canopy deck, F721B. I considered using cherry max rivets in this area but can't fit the rivet gun into this tight space. would appreciate anyone's comments/recommendations on how to approach this issue. Thanks in advance.
Frank Bush
Frank Bush