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I recently purchased a partially completed RV-6 kit and am in the process of getting my head into it. I have at least one initial question that I could use a second opinion on. (Yes, I know I need to join the local EAA chapter. I'll be doing that in January)
This kit has had two previous owners. The second owner fabricated a new front deck skin out of 6061-T6 instead of the original 2024-T3. I'm not sure the reason for it at this point, other than it seems like the 2024 skin has a slightly narrower curve near the aft.
Here's my dilemma: When the 6061 skin was made, it was dimpled, and the framework underneath was also dimpled to match. The "original" 2024 skin was countersunk. I have a feeling I shouldn't rivet a countersunk skin to a dimpled framework, so I suspect this skin is no longer useable. I'm also a little concerned that 6061-T6 is the wrong alloy. It also looks out of place due to the different color.
Should I get a sheet of 2024-T3 and make yet another skin for this section, or just use the 6061-T6 piece?
My build log is here: https://eaabuilderslog.org/?blproject&proj=7rwLWCUmc
The entry that shows some photos of the piece in question is here: https://eaabuilderslog.org/?blprojentry&proj=7rwLWCUmc&e=7sSqr211X
I recently purchased a partially completed RV-6 kit and am in the process of getting my head into it. I have at least one initial question that I could use a second opinion on. (Yes, I know I need to join the local EAA chapter. I'll be doing that in January)
This kit has had two previous owners. The second owner fabricated a new front deck skin out of 6061-T6 instead of the original 2024-T3. I'm not sure the reason for it at this point, other than it seems like the 2024 skin has a slightly narrower curve near the aft.
Here's my dilemma: When the 6061 skin was made, it was dimpled, and the framework underneath was also dimpled to match. The "original" 2024 skin was countersunk. I have a feeling I shouldn't rivet a countersunk skin to a dimpled framework, so I suspect this skin is no longer useable. I'm also a little concerned that 6061-T6 is the wrong alloy. It also looks out of place due to the different color.
Should I get a sheet of 2024-T3 and make yet another skin for this section, or just use the 6061-T6 piece?
My build log is here: https://eaabuilderslog.org/?blproject&proj=7rwLWCUmc
The entry that shows some photos of the piece in question is here: https://eaabuilderslog.org/?blprojentry&proj=7rwLWCUmc&e=7sSqr211X