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Message started by Richard_Coates on 19.01.2016 at 22:20:13

Title: Rv7 leading edge rib rivets
Post by Richard_Coates on 19.01.2016 at 22:20:13

Has anyone got another way to rivet the leading edge ribs.Vans say to use A470-4 with the manufactured heads on the rib flange........I can't see how I can hold the rivet gun inside the leading edge to do this :-/
Vans sent an email to say that LP4s are ok......anyone else done that?

Title: Re: Rv7 leading edge rib rivets
Post by Tristan Murphy on 27.01.2016 at 17:36:10

Hi Richard
I had the very same problem with mine but DO NOT use the LP-4 rivets without checking with your inspector. I asked mine and he asked the LAA for guidance - the answer was a definite NO! I believe the thinking is that only the driven rivets have the requisite strength.
The answer for me was for my Dad to hold the gun while I manoeuvred the bucking bar. It was far from pretty but was effective. Good luck.
Tristan

Title: Re: Rv7 leading edge rib rivets
Post by Richard_Coates on 28.01.2016 at 11:30:45

Thanks Tristan
I got another email from Vans saying that the rivet head can go either way......all done,shop heads on the rib flanges thanks to my neighbour's help on the gun :)