Strut attach brackets measurement

[Dvanlanen]

I have a question regarding the spar insert riveting, as it relates to the position of the lift strut attach brackets. After laying out the spar insert rivet pattern, the manual instructs to temporarily clamp the lift strut attach brackets to the spars (at 94-1/4" and 94-3/4"), mark their outlines on the spars, remove the brackets again, and then eliminate any spar insert rivet locations that fall within the outline of the attach brackets. My question has to do with any rivet locations that are close to, but outside of, the attach bracket locations. How much movement can I expect on the attach brackets when rigging the wings to the fuselage? I don't want to set any spar insert rivets that might end up interfering with needed movement of the attach brackets during rigging.

[Esser]

I think when we moved ours is was about 1/2 an inch of movement max if even that much. The manual gives you a good starting point and a little movement goes a long way.

A tip I have for anyone doing this, get a 1 ratchet strap and hook it from your fuse to your strut attach. If you need a little movement, you can crank a way bit to pull it in very evenly without banging etc.

[jiott]

If there is any question about a rivet being too close to the bracket, just leave it out. No problem installing it later.

[Dvanlanen]

Thanks for the guidance.