09/11/2018
RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
TEXT MANUAL
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10.
Debur all holes and edges as needed. Do
NOT
put a chamfer on holes when
deburring, this will weaken the structure and may cause pre-mature failure of the
structure.
11.
Use the correct rivet. Do
NOT
substitute one rivet for another, even though it may
have the same size and grip length.
12.
When placing rivets through steel structures, dip the rivet in primer first. This will
seal the hole and prevent corrosion.
Don't forget the most important thing when building your aircraft.
HAVE FUN!
Revel in the knowledge that you will soon be part of a select group of people that have
escaped the bounds of earth with little more than their own work and ingenuity.
The following pages have information which will be helpful during assembly.
