Left rear elevator spar boo-boo

s10sakota · Post by **s10sakota** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:31 pm

Well I got happy fingers while dimpling E-606PP (the small rear spar for the left elevtor).

I was suppose to countersink the top holes obviously because the hinge will be riveted to the bottom of the lip on the spar.

So, since it's already dimpled, could I still use it and then just countersink (or dimple) the hinge so it all fits? Or, the other option would be to order a new spar and do it like the plans say.

Should I call tech support or has anyone made this same error? Personally, I wouldn't see a problem with countersinking the hinge but what do I know??

Thanks

4kilo · Post by **4kilo** » Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:45 pm

Or option C; you can 'undimple' a hole ONCE by using two flat sets, then countersink.

Pat

s10sakota · Post by **s10sakota** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:28 am

Just thought I would post a follow-up incase someone else does this. I tried to un-dimple the holes in a scrap piece of aluminum and I wasn't happy with the results.

I sent an e-mail to Vans Tech Support and Ken indicated that it is safe to countersink the hinge but recommends it be be done carefully by hand.

So...this is what I will do.