Thanks Larry , looks like I need to buy a recent version of the plans, I have an original set that came with the project,(1974?) Tim ----- Original Message ----- From: "larry flesner" <fles...@midwest.net> To: "KR builders and pilots" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 8:19 AM Subject: KR>KR2 Ailerons
> >I made a horrible discovery today, and I need some help. On doing an > inspection of the wing outer panels, I discovered that the original builder > had used SS rivets to mount the piano hinges to the spars, and one came loose! > >Tim Bellville > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > RIVETS IN WOOD ?? WHAT THE HELL WAS SOMEONE THINKING??? > > Page 87 of the KR2 plans give the written instructions for mounting > the hinge with " 8/32 pan head bolts with nut plates spaced 6" apart". > > Before cutting the wing open to correct you might consider using a > hole saw, held at an angle to cut a semi-circle access hole every > 6" on both the aileron and wing panel. You really only need access > to attach and flox the nut plates. Make the holes on the bottom > side, insert a foam plug when finished, and cover back over with > a layer of glass and refinish. If the hinge alignment is o.k. now > I'd remove and replace half the rivets at a time to hold alingment > while you are correcting the problem. > > Good Luck. > > Larry Flesner > > > > > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
