Strut attach bar area

[Bradrock]

Is it acceptable to put a flush rivet in the capstrips? I have a hole right on the edge of a strut attach bar. My options are to put a flush rivet in there or leave the rivet out. The distance from the centre of the bolt hole for the strut attach bar to the rivet hole is 1.25". Ideas?

[Battson]

I thought the plans called for a bolt through there, to hold the steel straps in place...?

[Bradrock]

Hi Jono. The bolt goes through the centre of the strap. The rivet hole is right on the edge of the strap.
Looks like a fun trip beach hopping with BGI and the 150 the other day. Not jealous at all. No really. :-)

[Battson]

Ohhhh - I see which one you mean. My bad.

[DesertBearhawk]

Yes, I put a double countersink in two locations where I had a issue like this. I talked to Bob about it if you are wondering….do it and move on….