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W01 Wing Installation

Postby Bryan Cotton » Mon Dec 14, 2015 6:57 pm

All,
It seems like I should not rivet the wing walk/ root doublers until after the wings are installed. Is this right?
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Re: W01 Wing Installation

Postby sonex892. » Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:56 pm

Yes that's correct Bryan. The normal way is to rigg wings first, then measure how much needs to be trimmed off the doublers for the gap seal.
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Re: W01 Wing Installation

Postby Sonex1243 » Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:01 pm

That is what it calls for on my wings Bryan. I believe it is so you can remove / trim them back later after wing rigging to prevent interference with the fuselage.
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Re: W01 Wing Installation

Postby wlarson861 » Tue Dec 15, 2015 12:52 am

Yes the wing root gap seals and wing walk are done after the wings are fitted. A great way to trim the root seal is shown on Bob Meyers site.
http://n982sx.com/sonexlog116/index3.html
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Re: W01 Wing Installation

Postby Bryan Cotton » Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:50 am

Thanks guys!
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