I have come across an issue that I think has been dealt with before
by the group.

In getting my coup ready to fly this year and conduct my annual, I 
noticed some rippling between the end rib and the outer walkway rib
where the rear spar passes through.

I have not pulled the wing yet (which I have to do since I have not
yet done the inspection holes in the walkway box.)

I noticed that when I removed the gap strips between the wing and the 
walkway, the edge of the rib end trailing edge is bend a bit as well.

I read somewhere that this is part of an inherent weakness in the 
ribs where the rear spar passes through.

I also read somewhere that there is a reinforcement for this area.

The coupe is a Forney F1 serial 5713, so it is one of the later 
models, so it has most of the upgrades that were made along the way.

I need some information to lead my mechanic through any repairs 
needed.

What is the possible cause of this? What possible damage do I need to 
check for? What is involved in repairing this area.

Thanks in advance for any help the group can provide.

Steve Finkelman
Edmonton AB
Canada.

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