claycookiemonster
Well Known Member
I've searched for the thread with all the golden photos of this SB being complied with but came up empty. Is the repair information still available?
There was another thread where photos of the fix in progress were posted, see post #568 of the sticky thread. I'm finding this SB challenging, not impossible, but challenging. Drilling out the rivets at the outer ends of the Splice Angle and Reinforcement Angle is a huge challenge, mostly limited by the geometry of the 90 degree drill. In one post within the sticky thread, it is mentioned to use a drill bushing to ensure the drill goes straight, and I'd have been glad to do so, but I can't see how any bushing overcomes the space limitations above the manufactured head.
I'm still looking for pictures of the SB repair in progress.
Today I got the same response from Van's. No relief from the need for nice clean round holes in spar web and angles, but the option to either go to -5 rivets or Cherrymax. Van's can supply 1/8" Cherrymax rivets, but isn't a supplier for larger sizes. My options are:
1. Re-order the parts to re-make the Splice and Reinforcement Angles, drill them cleanly to the original #30 (1/8") and use them in my HS.
2. Keep my current angles and drill them out to 5/32" and use Cherrymax.
My problem wasn't the spar web; it was the angles. I was unable to get my drill on centerline with the rivets, so I ended up drilling at a slight angle that came out pretty much spot on the hole thru the spar web, but damaged the angles.
Guess I get to learn about Cherrymax riveting now. The schooling never stops!
I followed along on this build log and found it very useful. I hope he doesn't mind me posting the link.
http://www.bretsplane.com/2-09-14.html