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Upper Wing Center Section for D version Skybolt question

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Jerry

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The plan calls for using screws to attach upper and lower ply to spars and ribs. I’m assuming that I’m supposed to use glue also… yes?

The plans also call for using a non hardening material between the skin and the ribs. Curtis suggested a bedding compound by Pettis (is there an aviation equivalent?). Is this standard operating procedure for this area where the fuel tank sits? Also… I’m assuming I’ll glue this in place as well as use the screws per the plans.

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