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I'm using a Cessna Bamboo Bomber cowling over my Lyc R-680. I'm adding 18 aluminum bumps to the cowl to fit the 680. If i follow the same spacing as the Waco owners i'll have just shy of 1000 rivets in the bumps.
Someone asked me the other day why i dont just bond the aluminum using an adhesive. I dont have a good answer...sure sounds like a good idea. Less weight, less work, smoother finish, and i know some aircraft have used this even in structural applications.
All i've read so far is that care needs to be taken to get the parts clean before bonding. Anyone have some experience in this area? Comments/suggesions welcome.
Someone asked me the other day why i dont just bond the aluminum using an adhesive. I dont have a good answer...sure sounds like a good idea. Less weight, less work, smoother finish, and i know some aircraft have used this even in structural applications.
All i've read so far is that care needs to be taken to get the parts clean before bonding. Anyone have some experience in this area? Comments/suggesions welcome.
