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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 ...

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......bobp
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On Thursday 21 September 2006 07:05 pm, Rich Dodson wrote:

Gents,
I am getting ready to close up the rudder and the right elevator. A
friend

mentioned that RVs used to have a problem with cracks along the trailing
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