Although the floor wasn't supplied with the AULA kits, I think
most would now add it, along with the channels & inner corner wraps,
(and FUS-70's for the top cabin corners, and the FUS-30 doubler too) ...
What we have seen is diagonal creases in the side skin bays. This
may only show after some hard landings on wheels, and/or very rough
water ... Also, with the extra flex & twisting, Wayne's mod to
make a larger, thicker tail-post-to-top-bulkhead bracket is definitely
a good thing. That area needs to be checked for cracks - I've torn
2 of them ! No problems now, with the larger .032 doubler.
I thought you had added the floor - Certainly didn't see
any problems with your beautiful Rebel ! Of course, you knew what
you were working with, and respect the limits. Not all ultralights
(or regular Rebels) are lucky enough to be so well cared for ! ;-)
......bobp
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On Friday 03 March 2006 09:08 pm, Steven Sloan wrote:
Bob
What should we be looking for ( Damage ? ) on the Rebels without the aft
floor. It was my understanding that the aft floor was not supplied with
the Ultralight kit.
Steve Sloan
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Patterson<mailto:beep@sympatico.ca>
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com<mailto:rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] inner floor...
Hi Jean !
ABSOLUTELY !!! It makes a box beam out of the lower fuselage,
and greatly increases strength !
The rear floor has been standard since the beginning - somehow,
a rumour started that it was optional, and unnecessary - NOT TRUE !!
There are a couple of Rebels flying without it - a close look will
show the errors in that choice !
.....bobp
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On Friday 03 March 2006 01:11 pm, Jean Poirier wrote:Should I put a inner floor in rear fuselage area?
Except for sleeping.... For a structural purpose, is it a good
thing? ...
Jean
Rebel747R
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