Brief Description: Rework - Trim Tab Cutout - Fit New Rib
I was able to take an old rib from what turned out to be my practice RV-6A Empennage kit and tweak it to become a very nice and straight end rib for the trim tab cutout. I am VERY happy with how this is turning out. I ended up dimpling these holes and using the same pop rivets that are called for in the 4 outboard holes of the trim tab attach spar. I wil fill these flush pop rivets later. The edge is now very straight and the crack and dent are now gone. And, I think the structure is a little stronger this was as well. Not sure why Van's doesn't change the plan's to put a rib in here to begin with rather than messing around with the tiny bends around fabricated form blocks...
