Monthly Archives: May 2009

Left Aileron Final Assembly…

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Daniel

I began assembling the left aileron this morning.  I needed to find a way to dimple the leading edge holes for the counterbalance pipe.  I used a spare (and warped) non-adjustable set holder from my squeezer.  Worked like a charm.  … Continue reading →

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Aileron Stiffeners & Match Drilling…

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Daniel

Started on the Aileron today… Took the stiffners and cut/deburred them.   When I was finished, they looked like this:      I then back-riveted the stiffeners to the skin.  Then, I match drilled the reinforcement plates, brackets, ribs, spar, and … Continue reading →

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Aileron Attach Brackets…

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Daniel

Today I match drilled, deburred, primed, and riveted the Aileron Attach Brackets.  Simple, yet productive.      

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Tank Sealed Up (Again) – LEAK FREE!!!

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Daniel

The baffle showed up, and I got the tank put back together making sure to put proseal along the flange of the baffle.  Leak tested the tank and it held!  So I went ahead and attached the tank to the … Continue reading →

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