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=== Build Instruction Updates ===  | === Build Instruction Updates ===  | ||
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Check for more recent updates [https://www.vansaircraft.com/service-information-and-revisions/?aircraft=rv-10&doctype=revisions-changes&sort=date here]  | |||
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Be sure to put some bubble wrap, blanket, towel or other padding in the bottom of the leading edge before riveting the leading edge in the cradle. A dropped bucking bar can cause serious damage to the leading edge skin. Don't ask me how I know.  | Be sure to put some bubble wrap, blanket, towel or other padding in the bottom of the leading edge before riveting the leading edge in the cradle. A dropped bucking bar can cause serious damage to the leading edge skin. Don't ask me how I know.  | ||
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Consider using shorter rivets for some of the nutplates where the shop head might interfere with the spar, see this [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/8462205697233788 FB post] and [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/4628670810587315 this one].  | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:24, 11 June 2025
Build Instruction Updates
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Check for more recent updates here
Hints
- Page 17-3
 
Be sure to put some bubble wrap, blanket, towel or other padding in the bottom of the leading edge before riveting the leading edge in the cradle. A dropped bucking bar can cause serious damage to the leading edge skin. Don't ask me how I know.
- Page 17-3 Step 11
 
Consider using shorter rivets for some of the nutplates where the shop head might interfere with the spar, see this FB post and this one.