ijustwannafly
Well Known Member
I just wanted to get everyones opinion on this. I recently purchased a wing set and was starting to do some assessment on it. When i originally looked at the spar it did not register to me that this could be a potential problem. I called vans about it and per usual i can never get a definitive answer from them. I don't know if you guys have run into the same situation but whenever i call them with a direct question i can NEVER get a direct answer.
I came across the countersinking for the inspection covers and noticed it was basically all the way to the edge of the spar. This was not making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I have been looking for some other pictures of this and done some searing around the forums and have not found anything on this.
All the #8,s for the fuel tank seem to be in good shape and properly sized.
Right around .375 for the #8,s
These ones however look pretty good in reference to the rivets for the nut plates. It does not appear the hole is over sized but it is on the edge of the spar. Important note, the countersink is NOT through the edge of spar its just basically right on it.
Has anyone run into this?
I came across the countersinking for the inspection covers and noticed it was basically all the way to the edge of the spar. This was not making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I have been looking for some other pictures of this and done some searing around the forums and have not found anything on this.
All the #8,s for the fuel tank seem to be in good shape and properly sized.
Right around .375 for the #8,s
These ones however look pretty good in reference to the rivets for the nut plates. It does not appear the hole is over sized but it is on the edge of the spar. Important note, the countersink is NOT through the edge of spar its just basically right on it.
Has anyone run into this?
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