BRPX rib repair
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Note:  this procedure applies for an additional inspection ring, not the details of repairing the  broken rib, so give the photos the latitude required!


rib-repair6.jpg (21964 bytes) Mark location of new inspection ring, using ring as template.

NOTE:  the outer blue line marks the INNER diameter of the new ring, so the inner diameter is about 1/2" inside that.

rib-repair7.jpg (22099 bytes) Cut innermost circle out, and insert the inspection ring appropriately glued-up.
rib-repair8.jpg (23572 bytes) After the glue has dried, cut radially (Star-Cut) to the outer blue line (i.e. the inside diameter of the ring).
rib-repair9.jpg (27754 bytes) Glue each piece over onto the top of the ring, and press down until the glue had dried.

Hey Presto!  One new inspection ring aperture.

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