Two pictures of the Performance STOL flaps install progress.
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The first picture shows the drilled false spar reinforcement plates powder coated. The other picture is trial fit of the flap before painting.
Make sure you fit the doublers before painting. I thought they would fit. Boy was I wrong.
I had to massage the doublers quite a bit to get them to fit the false spars so good advice. I did not use any pull rivets provided either preferring to cut the fabric and use driven rivets and patch the fabric. It will be much better later if you ever have to work on the false spar again as getting the cherry rivets out is going to destroy the false spar.
I've got 1335 on the weight. Looks like a lot of airplane and a big engine. Should be a performer
Another good reason to not use pull rivets in this location in the prop blast area, is their susceptibility to working loose. High vibration locations makes for loose pop rivets. Better to use regular driven rivets or screws and nuts.I did not use any pull rivets provided either preferring to cut the fabric and use driven rivets and patch the fabric. It will be much better later if you ever have to work on the false spar again as getting the cherry rivets out is going to destroy the false spar.