Number of Rivets...

[74Papa]

Hey,

I have to ask - does anyone know the "true number" of rivets in an RV 7?

Thanks:

 

[Vlad]

Hey,

I have to ask - does anyone know the "true number" of rivets in an RV 7?

Thanks:

Chad knows http://chadandbrittne.com/RV-7.htm

 

[ppilotmike]

Some answer(s)...

1) A lot more than you think..
2) Less than there are in an RV10..
3) Half as many as you'll drop during the build..

 

[longranger]

I'm not as fussy about counting them as Chad, as I'm only counting rivets that end up in the airplane (I REALLY don't want to know how many I've drilled out), but I just passed 7000 while riveting the left flap. I still have the right flap and both bottom wing skins to go, so I'll be well over 8000 by the time I finish the wings. About half way, I hope!