REFLECTOR: wing attach bolts

[Brian Michalk]

Is this through the bottom strake?
Did you make extra layups to spread the force, or put in an aluminum
hardpoint?

I assume you didn't drill through the spar.

John Dibble wrote:
> My tiedown points are threaded holes in the bottom of the wing.  I've
> never hit my head on them.........lachen014.gif image by crabbait_photos
>
> John
>  
>
> Brian Michalk wrote:
>
>> After 13 years of building, I'm not sure where my wing bolts have been.
>> I don't know if it matters if they were hammered on, or used for other
>> temporary uses.
>>
>> Just to be safe, I bought a new set that will be installed before first
>> flight.
>>
>> We need to remove the wings anyway, because we forgot the tiedown
>> points.  I specifically didn't put them on earlier to keep from hitting
>> my head on them.
>>
>> Al Gietzen wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > yes that is exactly what is happining... How do I fix this problem???
>> >
>> > Jeff:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Just curious – what is your (or anyone’s) criteria for
>> determining the
>> > need to replace the bolts.  Is it a problem?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Al
>> >
>> >
>> >
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