REFLECTOR: wing attach bolts

[John Dibble]

I didn't build.  It's out past the strake about 2 feet from the winglet.  I can measure
if your're interested.

John

Brian Michalk wrote:

> 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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