Saturday, May 21, 2022

Left Fuel Tank - Sealing (2)

I attempted to rivet the two ribs I prosealed yesterday.  Emphasis on attempted.  In the end I got them done, but it was definitely not my best showing.  For whatever reason, I had an awful time setting rivets today.  Especially when I got to the extreme curvature of the leading edge, I kept clinching them over.  I had to drill out and redo more than I care to admit.  I was planning on prosealing another two ribs today, but ran out of steam because of all the riveting difficulties.  I found a number of places where I need to spread a bit more proseal, but I think I'll just wait until I'm completely done with the ribs, then seal all of the rivet heads and put more on the light spots.