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                           RV7-List Digest Archive
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     1. 02:07 PM - Adding an access panel to the wing  (jgburns)
     2. 02:32 PM - Re: Adding an access panel to the wing  (Dan Checkoway)
 
 
 
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Time: 02:07:12 PM PST US
From: "jgburns" <jgburns@comcast.net>
Subject: RV7-List: Adding an access panel to the wing

--> RV7-List message posted by: "jgburns" <jgburns@comcast.net>

I installed my pitot tube fitting between the second and third rib from the outboard
end (just had to be different).  While I can reach it by removing the wing
tip (plan to use screws), I'm thinking about installing an inspection cover.

Has anyone added an access cover that comes close to Van's workmanship?  If yes,
how did you get the joggle in the skin to allow the cover to be flush?

If you did something different than Van's, please describe. 

Thanks,
John






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Time: 02:32:09 PM PST US
From: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>
Subject: Re: RV7-List: Adding an access panel to the wing

--> RV7-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@rvproject.com>

If you don't have the tools to make a joggle, just rivet a reinforcement
ring behind the skin.  Simple as that...

http://www.rvproject.com/20031125.html  (not on the wing, but close enough
to what you're talkin' about)

I'm pretty sure the rule of thumb is that whenever putting a ring on, up the
thickness...so in your case use .032 to up from .025 outboard wing skin.

Hope this helps,
)_( Dan
RV-7 N714D
http://www.rvproject.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jgburns" <jgburns@comcast.net>
Subject: RV7-List: Adding an access panel to the wing


> --> RV7-List message posted by: "jgburns" <jgburns@comcast.net>
>
> I installed my pitot tube fitting between the second and third rib from
the outboard end (just had to be different).  While I can reach it by
removing the wing tip (plan to use screws), I'm thinking about installing an
inspection cover.
>
> Has anyone added an access cover that comes close to Van's workmanship?
If yes, how did you get the joggle in the skin to allow the cover to be
flush?
>
> If you did something different than Van's, please describe.
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
>