I didn't ask about how he can do this without some sort of approval. I was
actually more interested in whether or not this extra metal will transfer
the weakest point to the rib from the bracket. Ribs are a lot more
difficult to replace. OTOH, it took 32 years and over 6,000 hours for the
crack to develop in the bracket, so it doesn't seem to be a major problem.

--
Bob (Chief Pilot, White Knuckle Airways)


"BTIZ" wrote in message
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Steve adds a small doubler to the factory part, which adds a bit of extra
metal thickness to the first two rivets and which should reduce the
likelihood of it happening again.

He can do this without a Factory Mod or Field 337? adding metal to the
bracket?
I know he can change the part.

BT