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When to Install the Actuator Platenut. I put the actuator platenut on the inboard ribs before I started the final assembly of the flap. This was not the right thing to do. That little platenut gets in the way of one of the rivets on the bottom skin. There was no way to get in there and buck that rivet so I have two more blind rivets in my flaps. No big deal but I may be able to save someone else from this same problem. The right way to put those together would be to rivet the inboard rib to the bottom skin then install the platenut and actuator bracket plate. This way you get that little skin rivet in place before you have the platenut in the way. If anybody tries this suggestion and has a problem with it would you please let me know so I can take it off this website. Disclaimer: This web site and the infomation contained within it are for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed on construction techniques are my opinions only and should not be confused with proper construction techniques. There is undoubtedly more than one way to build an airplane and some methods that I use may or may not work in any given circumstance. If there is any question please call the kit manufacturer. I love to help but I am not responsible for the misuse of any information contained on this web site.

 February 3, 2021
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