Fixing a Fuel leaking Rivet on an aircraft wing, the experimental way!
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 Published On Jun 17, 2023

A short video explaining how I fixed leaking rivets in my wet wing on my Questair Venture.

I struggled with how to fix rivet leaks, this is where the fuel seeps through the side of the rivet and the aluminum skin of the the wing. Then I decided to experiment with the idea of plugging it from the outside due to access problems for that part of the inside of the wet wing.

Surprisingly, the technique in this video worked, don't know how long it will last, but considering how easy it was, even if it doesn't last forever, it would be simple to reproduce again and again.

The trick is finding a fuel sealant that is not too viscous so that it has the ability to make its way in the small space between the skin and the rivet.

3D File for the adapter. Use TPU filament.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:608...

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