I am nearing the end of riveting the nose ribs to the left spar.
I have a problem at Step 3. Three of the four trimmed W-1208-R Nose ribs are clecoed in place ready to be riveted. The problem rib is the third after the rib with the nutplates clecoed to it. Here is a picture.
The aft flange of this rib is clecoed securely to the spar assembly. Problem: the holes in the rib do not align with the holes in the attach angle. I have this sinking feeling that when Vans assembled the spar they affixed the wrong attach angle. Note the difference in the two attach angles visible in the photo. The holes in the problem angle are approximately one hole closer to the spar.
Perhaps others have encountered this and there is a simple explanation. Of course it is entirely possible this is another piece of monumental stupidity on my part...........
Help!
Erik
I have a problem at Step 3. Three of the four trimmed W-1208-R Nose ribs are clecoed in place ready to be riveted. The problem rib is the third after the rib with the nutplates clecoed to it. Here is a picture.
The aft flange of this rib is clecoed securely to the spar assembly. Problem: the holes in the rib do not align with the holes in the attach angle. I have this sinking feeling that when Vans assembled the spar they affixed the wrong attach angle. Note the difference in the two attach angles visible in the photo. The holes in the problem angle are approximately one hole closer to the spar.
Perhaps others have encountered this and there is a simple explanation. Of course it is entirely possible this is another piece of monumental stupidity on my part...........
Help!
Erik