Has anyone just bonded the wingtip rib in place?

[IowaRV9Dreamer]

I searched the forum but could not find an answer.....

I'm wondering if I could just bond (actually proseal) the W-931 wingtip rib in place inside the wing,

This is the rib that goes parallel to the wing spars. I think it is there simply to keep the plexi from oil canning too much.

I'm planning on using rivets and proseal for the W-916 rib (adjacent to the aileron) and for my wingtip attach hinges. I'd like to skip the rivets on the 931 because they will have to be set the a gun and I'm not looking forward to that on my fiberglass tips.

Thanks for any info

 

[Don Jones]

I bonded mine in with flox and epoxy. 75 hours on it and no problems so far.

 

[Greg Arehart]

I bonded and riveted mine in place. If I had to do it over, I would just bond them. Ended up with a couple small cracks trying to rivet it.

Greg

 

[IowaRV9Dreamer]

Thanks guys. I might use either proseal or Sika....