On the side of the RV7A is a screw that goes through the skin and into the gear leg.
My question, do I dimple this screw or countersink?
It seems to me to countersink through the skin(to thin) is not the way to go.
But, to dimple means that I must countersink the steel part of the gear leg.
What is the appropriate method.
Thanks for your help.
Dave
10R12 Screw
Dave,
Take a look at drawing 34A. It looks like the lower longeron is in-between the skin and the gear leg fairing. The instructions seem to say to countersink the skin and the lower longeron together.
Take a look at drawing 34A. It looks like the lower longeron is in-between the skin and the gear leg fairing. The instructions seem to say to countersink the skin and the lower longeron together.
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I believe that most of us are countersinking this. If I remember correctly there will be some aluminum structure between the skin and the steel gear weldement.
Spike
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After the input of my Riverbanger friends, I must say that I appreciate all your comments.
It seemed to me that to countersink was not the way, because the skin is just to thin. but I see it can be done and it looks good.
Cheers,
Dave
PS My finish kit came today!!
too bad I am not ready for it--hopefully soon.
It seemed to me that to countersink was not the way, because the skin is just to thin. but I see it can be done and it looks good.
Cheers,
Dave
PS My finish kit came today!!
too bad I am not ready for it--hopefully soon.
Same deal on the -9. Countersink these screws.
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