Flap rib to attach angle rivet spacing/quantity?

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What are people using for the rivet spacing for flap rib to angle attach piece? I have not been able to search and find anywhere where this has been commented on. The Patrol drawings are not clear as far as I can see. Attached is the Patrol drawing of the side view of the flap rib and attach angle area. You can see 3 location cross hairs for rivets, but nothing else.. i’m assuming this is just another lack of drawing details or am I missing the call out somewhere else? For a similar reference, The Aileron drawing appears to call out 4 rivet locations.IMG_6600.jpeg

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First time you drop those barn doors on your Patrol, you will appreciate that extra rivet adding a bit of extra shear load handling, given the nature of that flying surface.
 
Thanks, that’s the same thought process I’ve been using throughout the Patrol plans, but keep thinking this stuff should have gotten rolled into drawing updates by now.. Appreciate your comment!
 
The only way the plans get updated is if someone calls Bob and talks with him. The forum is crucial but it is not a feedback mechanism for plans refinement.
 
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