Is anyone rib stitching the fabric under the tank to the false rib? Just wanted to double check if it was needed or not.
Is anyone rib stitching the fabric under the tank to the false rib? Just wanted to double check if it was needed or not.
I was told not necessary on a phone call to the factory. I just laid in “fake” stitches under the finishing tape for the look.
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Ben Bell
Building 7 super sport
O200 powered
[QUOTE=Benbell4140;106720]I was told not necessary on a phone call to the factory. I just laid in “fake” stitches under the finishing tape for the look.
I did the same thing. Looked more consistent to me as well.
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Brett Butler
Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint
I did do the ribstitching to that false rib. Figured it couldn't hurt, and might help.
Jim Ott
Portland, OR
Kitfox SS7 flying
Rotax 912ULS
Like Jim, and for the same reasons, I did as well. This area takes a pretty good beating in the prop wash. It was a pain to do, but you can custom make a needle with a coat hanger and get it done.
I used Oratex, no rib stiching top or bottom along the number two rib on mine. Nor are there any on the false rib. 500 hrs now, no indications of separation. For those who may be curious.
Eddie Forward
Flying
SS7, 912iS, Garmin G3X