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Ron Lendon

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 685
Location: Clinton Twp., MI

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject: 601 XL Nose Rib 4

Just noticed the "Wait to Rivet NR #4" note in the Photo Assembly Guide.



I have it riveted to both the Spar and the lower leading edge skin.  Is that going to cause me a problem later when the tanks go in?  Or is it OK?  I wanted to ask here first for those who have already traveled this path.

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TxDave

Joined: 22 Jul 2006
Posts: 168
Location: Temple, TX

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:19 pm Post subject: Re: 601 XL Nose Rib 4

Welcome to the club, Ron. I riveted the #4 noserib before fitting my fuel tank. And guess what...when I went to install the tank it wasn't even close. I solved the issue by adding an extra nose rib just inboard of NR4. The new rib fits snugly next to the outboard end of the tank.



Thanks for the great idea of the wing rotating device.



Dave Clay

Temple, TX

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PatrickW

Joined: 27 Oct 2006
Posts: 380
Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:24 pm Post subject: Re: 601 XL Nose Rib 4

What a timely post!  I think you are about 2 days ahead of me.



I bet I would have riveted that rib too...



FWIW, your post may have helped me avoid some pain.



Thanks,



- Patrick

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Michael Valentine

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 108

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:52 pm Post subject: 601 XL Nose Rib 4

FWIW, I assumed that suggestion in the manual was for the "old" wing design that had four ribs inboard of the tank.  I had such a kit, and I didn't rivet #4 until everything was in - but, again, that was the first rib INBOARD of the tank.  I did rivet the first one outboard and I never had any trouble. 



Dunno, am I wrong and builders should wait to rivet the first outboard rib from the tank?



Michael in NH

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What a timely post!  I think you are about 2 days ahead of me.



I bet I would have riveted that rib too...



FWIW, your post may have helped me avoid some pain. 



Thanks,



- Patrick





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Ron Lendon

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Location: Clinton Twp., MI

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: 601 XL Nose Rib 4

Hey Dave, 



Be careful with that lifting device.  I had the wing elevated and opened the garage door.  Good thing I had the pressure set low on the door because it began lifting the wing higher and I was no where near the control for the door opener.  I think I messed myself, but nothing was harmed.

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