by builderflyer » Tue Jun 09, 2020 9:37 am
When I built my Sonex almost 20 years ago, I asked Pete Buck that very question as to whether or not he had any concerns regarding leaving the 3 alignment bolts in place in a completed wing. The question was asked recognizing that leaving the 3 bolts in place would, in a small way, alter the manner in which the loads are transferred from the left wing spar to the right wing spar and vice versa. Pete had no objection to leaving the 3 bolts in place.
So for 14 years my Sonex flew with the 3 alignment bolts in place until last year when I removed the wings for the very first time. My Sonex now flies without those 3 bolts installed only because of the hassle of putting those bolts back in place.
For whatever it's worth,
Art,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Sonex taildragger #95,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Jabiru 3300 #261