I think the main reason was cosmetic - shouldn't hurt on top.
You will eventually have a problem, but could fly for a while -
it's just easier to do the fixes while building ...
If you do open up the elevator, adding the L shaped doubler
to the end rib would be worthwhile at the same time...
--
......bobp
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On Tuesday 26 September 2006 08:51 pm, apoulsen wrote:
Hi Bob,
I wasn't aware of this mod when I built my elevators (hadn't found the list
yet) and I'm wondering if its important enough that I should retrofit now or
wait to see if I have a problem once I get flying. If I do retrofit, is the
location of the semi-circle doubler under the skin a cosmetic consideration
or is there a structural reason for this?
Thanks,
Allen Poulsen
786R
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Patterson" <beep@sympatico.ca>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Rebel - Elevator and Rudder Bend Reinforcement
Hi Rich !
No worries ! Never seen a problem on Rebels.
I'm assuming you have done the L doubler on the outside elevator
ribs, as well as the semi-circle doubler above those ribs, under
the skin....
You already know about hand-pulling the end rivets, if necessary,
to clear the rivets on the other side - slowly, with a bit of an angle
until started. Same as on the ailerons.... although, you could
just drill new holes with separation ...
--
......bobp
http://bpatterson.qhealthbeauty.com
http://apatterson2.qhealthzone.com
http://apatterson2.qbeautyzone.com
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On Thursday 21 September 2006 07:05 pm, Rich Dodson wrote:mentioned that RVs used to have a problem with cracks along the trailingGents,
I am getting ready to close up the rudder and the right elevator. A
friend
edges of the ribs near the bend in the skin. Has this ever been a problem
on
a Rebel?Thanks for the help!
Rich Dodson
Virginia Beach, VA
Rebel 806
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