Elite cage rivets left out

[Ralph Baker]

Ted,
The note to leave the 3 places (each side) unriveted is in Section 9.5,
page 16, figure 9.5.6. There is no place, as far as I know, where the
riveting with RV-1619 rivets in theses 6 holes is called for. I agree
with Alan regarding the clips but they are not referenced except in
certain locations. As first time builders we took the manual/CD as
gospel. Now it will be a pain to go back in and add the clips but we
will do it at the roof bulkheads and all door corners where they were
not called out to begin with.

Later on, when the rear floor was constructed we did add additional
bracing. That was well worth it as the floor sags some even now. One
overall guiding principle is "build light" so I am reluctant to add
material but there are some spots where it is worth the weight. I would
suggest that as the floor is added in the cabin baggage and rear floor
baggage area that tie downs be added to secure carried items in flight.
One source is www.cargosystems.com
Ralp Baker / Sue Scouten
Elite 624E
90% done / 90% to go


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[Alan Hepburn]

Another area on the Elite that really needs beefing up is the lower front
corner wraps. Heavier parts are available for the trike version,
Fortunately, the previously enjoyed kit I bough was for a trike, although I
decided not to build it that way. What really brought it home to me was
when Sean White grapped the tail stinger on an amphibian and rocked it up
and down, These corner wraps really oil can, even with external stiffners
added below the forward floor. I have built mine with an inner forward
floor and fore and aft 5/8" square stringers to give the brake pedals more
support. Can't report on any tendancy to oil can until I get the engine
mounted, which will be a while, as I have a set of floats to build first.

Al.



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