Dimpling Front and Rear Spars

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scottT
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Dimpling Front and Rear Spars

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I just finished dimpling the skin flanges on the Front and Rear Spars (HS-702 and HS-603). I was somewhat surprised at the amount of bowing this operation created. Dimpling the flanges stretched the skin attach flanges to the point that the HS-603 bows 3/3" at mid span.

I am assuming that this is not uncommon?

I also assume that I should not try to straighten these? Have seen no instructions to flute for example.

Thank you in advance for input.

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