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warped elevator ribs

Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2024 11:54 am
by MikeFairbanks
When I installed the elevator ribs they were all nice and straight, so I didn't bother with stiffeners. But now after sitting for months the ribs that are not supported by the elevator structure were all warped to some degree... so I added stiffeners to them all.
rib with stiffener clamped in place
rib with stiffener clamped in place
starboard elevator
starboard elevator
port elevator
port elevator
this rib is not quite supported by the structure, but is close enough to bond to it
this rib is not quite supported by the structure, but is close enough to bond to it
spacers to hold straight while bonding
spacers to hold straight while bonding