Archive for December 10th, 2007

Finished Right Elevator

Monday, December 10th, 2007

This evening the right elevator was completed. I doubled the number of pop rivets in the middle section to create a nice tight edge. I temporarily installed the elevator to the horizontal stab. It was very satisfying to see a moving control surface. I marked approximately where I need to remove some of the outboard edge of the HS to allow the counterbalance arm of the elevator to swing freely. 

Tasks Completed:  

  • Drilled out leading edge holes to #30
  • Added rivet holes to middle section
  • Pop riveted leading edge
  • Installed rod end bearings and jam nuts