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     1. 09:18 PM - Butt joint for main wing skins.  (StooDDS@aol.com)
 
 
 
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Time: 09:18:17 PM PST US
From: StooDDS@aol.com
Subject: RV6-List: Butt joint for main wing skins.

--> RV6-List message posted by: StooDDS@aol.com

I have used one-piece upper main wing skins but want to butt joint the two 
lower skins over a new wider rib flange, as outlined in Frank Justice's 
instructions.  The standard lap joint for the prepunched skins is secured with
a 
double row of rivets spaced 1 1/4".  To get an equivalent number of rivets in each

skin/flange joint, I plan to use a single row of rivets to join each skin to 
the new flange, but space them 5/8" instead of 1 1/4".  I think this will look

neater than four rows at the wider spacing, but will it be OK strengthwise?

Stewart Willoughby, RV 6 wings