Van’s Aircraft recently updated its customers regarding reports of cracked parts found in some of the company’s kits.
Van’s published a notice about the problem and followed with a live update last week at EAA AirVenture, reported KITPLANES.
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The company says the defects in certain rivet holes appear to have resulted from the laser-cutting process.
Key Takeaways:
- Van’s Aircraft updated customers about cracked parts in kits, a problem stemming from laser-cut rivet holes used by an outside vendor from February 2022 to June to boost production.
- The laser-cutting process caused overheating in the metal, leading to cracks when builders dimpled the rivet holes.
- Van's has discontinued the use of laser-cut parts, acquired a new press-punch machine, and is conducting testing to determine which parts are acceptable or require replacement.
- Customers are advised to stop building with affected parts and will be provided with replacement components for those deemed critical after the 45-60 day testing period.
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