(9-14 step 4):
Today I waited until after work to get on the plane (sounds like
I'm going someplace ;-). I knew I'd be using the rivet gun so I
didn't think that would go over too well with the neighbors at
5:00am! So, first thing is to attach the elevator tip rib by
squeezing the 2 rivets attaching it to the shear clip. Can't
remember if I mentioned this before but I accidentally dimpled all the
rivet holes in the shear clips so I'm using flush rivets on these even
though the plans call for universal head.
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| (9-14 step 5): Next
step was to bust out the rivet gun and rivet the tip rib to the front
spar. This is by far the most tedious step of this process since
you have to manuever a bucking bar inside the assembly and 'buck by
braille'. I just made sure to take my time this time
around. It was quite frustrating on the left elevator, but I
approched it with a much better attitude this time and didn't try to
force the issue. Worked out great! |
(9-14 step 6): Now
before I start closing up the final portion of the top skin I went
ahead and final drilled the 7/64" holes for the 2 blind rivets that'll
be installed in the lower skin so I could make sure and get all the
shavings out. Then I riveted all the remaining skin holes to
close this puppy up for good!
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