We have
posted an update on the Van's website. Our next update post will be made on or before next Friday.
Short version: Testing is ongoing and consists of extensive evaluation of materials, fasteners, hole types, structures, and computer models for stresses and loads. We have completed the first phase of testing and have moved into the second phase, where we address more complex structures. The tests conducted thus far have shown no meaningful reduction in the life of an airframe, and the process is still underway.
We are currently working on a couple of things specifically for builders: A procedure describing methods that can be used to inspect for and identify laser-cut parts, where possible; and a web-based portal where customers will be able to request replacement parts. It will be a few weeks or so before that portal is ready and the necessary data and information can be loaded for use. Both the inspection documentation and the portal are under development, and we will update regarding progress on those as we go.
My work schedule today requires me to be away from the computer for most of the day, but I will try to block out some time over the weekend to answer a few of the questions that have been posted recently.
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