First Screw-up HELP!
Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:05 pm
Okay. I've been working on the ailerons. When I put the first trailing
edge on, I didn't stagger the two rivets that attach it to the ribs. I
didn't realize the two wouldn't fit inline. The ones closest to the edge
went fine on one side. The other side's edge rivets wouldn't fit because
they hit the ones I'd put in on the other side. They ended up sticking out
and not right. I tried drilling them out and using a shortened version of
the rivet but the holes got messy and rough. Plus, once you assemble the
rib, it's nearly impossible to deburr when you re-drill it.
At this point I am ready to order new parts from MAM and rebuild the whole
thing. I know how crucial it is that the holes be the right size and not
ragged at all. Also, a larger diameter rivet won't work because a larger
one for sure won't fit in that tiny space. I could possible drill them all
out and then just replace the trailing edge but drill those dang things out
is a crap shoot and I'd probably end up damaging the ribs as well.
So are there any neat tricks/fixes I don't know yet or is this a do over?
Craig
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edge on, I didn't stagger the two rivets that attach it to the ribs. I
didn't realize the two wouldn't fit inline. The ones closest to the edge
went fine on one side. The other side's edge rivets wouldn't fit because
they hit the ones I'd put in on the other side. They ended up sticking out
and not right. I tried drilling them out and using a shortened version of
the rivet but the holes got messy and rough. Plus, once you assemble the
rib, it's nearly impossible to deburr when you re-drill it.
At this point I am ready to order new parts from MAM and rebuild the whole
thing. I know how crucial it is that the holes be the right size and not
ragged at all. Also, a larger diameter rivet won't work because a larger
one for sure won't fit in that tiny space. I could possible drill them all
out and then just replace the trailing edge but drill those dang things out
is a crap shoot and I'd probably end up damaging the ribs as well.
So are there any neat tricks/fixes I don't know yet or is this a do over?
Craig
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