Brief Description: Sealed and Riveted the Stiffeners
After thoroughly mixing the sealant, use Popsicle sticks to apply an approximately 1/16" thick lay.er to the parts being riveted. In the first work session rivet on the T-711 stiffeners. Back-riveting works well here, so spread a thin layer of sealant on the inside of the skin, covering the area the stiffener will contact, then insert the rivets into the skin from the outside and tape them in. Press the stiffener into place. Sealant will ooze out around all the stiffener edges. When the stiffener is firmly seated, back rivet it permanently into place. Even more sealant will squeeze out as the rivets set. Clean this away, making neat fillets around all the edges of the stiffener with the curved end of the Popsicle stick. Dab a bit of sealant over every rivet head.
