Pietenpol-List: Center section butt rib location

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Pietenpol-List: Center section butt rib location

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Original Posted By: "DOUGLAS BLACKBURN"
Does anyone know if a significant reason the butt rib on the center section is 1-7/8 inch from the end of the spar while the butt rib on the wing is only 1/2 inch from the end of it's spar? It looks as though the butt rib could be closer to the end of the CS spar without causing any major problem. However, I might be failing to see potential/operational problems.I would like to have the butt ribs on the CS as far apart as possible to allow for a wider arc cut-out (instead of the flop). I'm rebuilding Mtn Piet's CS a little wider, like Bill Rewey's bird.Thanks,Greg BaconPrairie Home, MOP.S. For the age survey, I'm 39 with only 16 days until 40!________________________________________________________________________________
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