Step installation

[tims88]

Is this what the plans mean in step 1 of page 30-3 when it says "Adjust the spanwise position of the WD-1007-L Step so the weld at the top of the step is flush with the F-1079-L Mid Side Skin as shown in Figure 1"? The figure doesn't really show a real weld so I want to make sure this is right before I drill it. It seems like the hole in the skin could be opened up a little to get the front edge of the step a little more flush with the skin. I could also see that turning out really badly if the hole is enlarged too much.

I can't remember what I've seen in other RV10s and can't find any pictures online that show this area well enough to see what others have done.

Thanks

 

[Richard Connell]

I’d say you’re on the right track. I didn’t enlarge the hole at all. Just pushed the step in as far as it would go - which is where the leading edge of the weld hits the skin. I guess you could enlarge the hole but I’m not sure what that would look like in practice or what benefit it would give.
This is the only photo I can find - because I put them back in after paint a few months ago.

 

[Bill.Peyton]

Be sure to seal the crack around the step after paint. It's a great water intrusion space

 

[tims88]

Thanks for the responses! I'm happy to hear that this is how it's supposed to look so that I can just drill the steps and move on.

Be sure to seal the crack around the step after paint. It's a great water intrusion space

I actually wasn't sure if people were sealing around the step or not so thanks for mentioning that!