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Rudder skin

Blain

Well Known Member
Need opinions;
Folded the rudder skin per instructions. I understand the need for a flat surface and not bulge. Didn't get a bulge but do have a "bow" at a couple of the stiffeners. Trailing edge is otherwise straight.
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I straightened the stiffeners after dimpling by fluting then they went the other way after back riveting. I'm thinking I would have broke even if I had left them alone.
Pass or fail?
Blain
 
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Good company

You will be in good company with that little bit out of true. When you get it all together you will probably be the only one that knows. OH if you wish, but it dose take some slow strain on the nearves you can put a wooden dowl taped in the curve and work it gently. No big moves. After seeing a lot of them on the flight line, you may gust wish to leave it alone.
Yours as always R.E.A. III # 80888
 
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