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how to enlarge opening in inboard wing rib for better access
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Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:11 amby dtwolcott
I am wanting to remove part of the inboard wing rib for better access to make the connecting of the aileron control tube easier. I have seen some pictures posted that show what someone had done to accomplish this but I can't seem to find it on this site. Does anyone know who has done this and posted pictures of their results.
Don
Waiex 132
Re: how to enlarge opening in inboard wing rib for better ac
Posted:
Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:21 amby Rynoth
Here is what I did:
http://www.rynoth.com/wordpress/waiex/2 ... root-ribs/Basically I just cut along the interior tangent between the 2 existing holes, then bent the remaining material to match the existing flange.
Re: how to enlarge opening in inboard wing rib for better ac
Posted:
Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:08 pmby mike.smith
And Sonex says no reinforcement is necessary; just the turned up edges around the cutout.
Re: how to enlarge opening in inboard wing rib for better ac
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Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:37 pmby dtwolcott
Thanks guys
I appreciate the information. Now I can get this next project completed and then be ready to rig the wings.
Don
Re: how to enlarge opening in inboard wing rib for better ac
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Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:49 pmby Darick
Don,
Mine is over-engineered but worth a look.
See Darick's Sonex1646 in the photo thread.