Just looked a 9 for a customer . This is a first ... Some of the blue plastic was never removed ! And some of it was pulled / torn off after riveting the pieces together .
After looking at the airframe I wonder how or why it was signed off as airworthy.
Maybe 1 out of 100 rivets would meet acceptable standards . Almost every screw holding the fuel tanks to the spar were cross threaded and looked like bent over nails . There was also plenty of other issues .
If you are looking to purchase a Vans Aircraft remember they are home built by individuals with a very wide degree of skill . A pre buy is highly recommended .
After looking at the airframe I wonder how or why it was signed off as airworthy.
Maybe 1 out of 100 rivets would meet acceptable standards . Almost every screw holding the fuel tanks to the spar were cross threaded and looked like bent over nails . There was also plenty of other issues .
If you are looking to purchase a Vans Aircraft remember they are home built by individuals with a very wide degree of skill . A pre buy is highly recommended .