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RV-8 QB wings prepunch hole missing?

N804RV

Well Known Member
one prepunch hole missing on inboard hinge bracket double/rear spar. Callout for all inboard hinge bracket to rear spar/doubler is AN470AD4-7. Can find no mention in plans or drawing of special consideration for this particular rivet. Any ideas?

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Call Van's support line, they are very good at clearing things up like this. My kit has had a few punched hole errors and they always send me replacement parts quickly. Your "missing " hole should be easy to resolve though.

At this point, I'd suggest also looking at the service bulletin and fix kit for possible cracking at the hinge mounts. I added the reinforcing plate on my right wing because it was still open and easy to do.
 
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