Draker
Well Known Member
Starting yet another thread on this topic. Looks like I'm at another "fun" part. Is there as of 2018 any prevailing view on which side of W-414 (the outboard aileron bracket) should be countersunk for flush rivets? I've searched here and have read a wide range of opinions:
1. Stick to the plans (flush head on outboard side)
2. The plans are wrong. Flush head should be on inboard side due to clearance issues
3. Van's told me the flush heads should be outboard
4. Van's told me the flush heads should be inboard
5. Countersink both sides for double flush rivets
I typically default to sticking to the plans, but since there has been lots of discussion on this topic, yet no clear consensus, I thought I'd seek out current VAF wisdom here.
1. Stick to the plans (flush head on outboard side)
2. The plans are wrong. Flush head should be on inboard side due to clearance issues
3. Van's told me the flush heads should be outboard
4. Van's told me the flush heads should be inboard
5. Countersink both sides for double flush rivets
I typically default to sticking to the plans, but since there has been lots of discussion on this topic, yet no clear consensus, I thought I'd seek out current VAF wisdom here.