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Wings
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As I ran out of work, I started on the wing ribs. One funny job is
fluting. That means that you straighten the ribs. On the right you see a
small gap between the rib and the reference. |
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On the left you see that the gap is gone, but there are some dimples -
flutes - in the rib flange. |
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It was more than 20 hours work to get this pile ready. But now they are
ready to be riveted to the main spar. |
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Well, almost. The flap brackets had to be reveted first. |
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The first four have been riveted. |
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And now the right wing is 'complete'. |
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Here is a major setback: I abused the rivets and they look like a cap.
If that happens to you, do the following:
- Reduce compressor pressure.
- Make sure the rivet is not longer than necessary (1.5d).
- Press the gun firmly to the rivet.
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Wing Ribs:
51 h |
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