Floor nutplate preparation
The drill out for the nut plates is a long, slow and precise task. For
the moment, I've not yet decided whether to use countersink fasteners
for the floor. I've 3 choices.
1. Use round headed screws as specified.
2. Dimple the ribs and use K1100 nut plates.
3. Countersink ribs and use K1000 nut plates.
For the tight areas, I used a
threaded extension piece to the drill. You
may also note I used a part of the trim bundle as a screen to protect
the fuselage sides.
1. Use round headed screws as specified.
2. Dimple the ribs and use K1100 nut plates.
3. Countersink ribs and use K1000 nut plates.
For the tight areas, I used a
threaded extension piece to the drill. You
may also note I used a part of the trim bundle as a screen to protect
the fuselage sides.0 TrackBacks
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