Final Emp. Assembly 2
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008I need to source a 1/4″ metal tube in order to drill the elevator horns. Time to search some builder websites.
Tasks Completed:
- Finished trimming HS skin to fit elevator counterbalance
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Misc. Left Elevator Assembly
Monday, December 17th, 2007Tasks Completed:
- Removed vinyl from inside skin
- Riveted counterbalance skin to 701 skin
- Clecoed skeleton to skin
E: Dimpling, Skin Prep, Etc.
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Rud: Riveting
Thursday, August 16th, 2007–Continued Riveting rudder skin to skeleton
Tonight I worked on the the counterbalance skin and right side of the bottom rib and spar.
Rud: Counterbalance
Tuesday, August 14th, 2007–Installed counterbalance lead
–Installed tip rib
Rud: Assembly, Drilling
Friday, May 25th, 2007–Finished assembling rudder skeleton
–match drilled counterbalance skin
–match drilled ribs, rudder horn, and lower spar
I fixed the counterbalance skin fit problem by shaping the counterweight a little more and by starting the clecos from the front and working backwards.
Rud: Skeleton Assembly
Thursday, May 24th, 2007–Started assembly of rudder skeleton
The counterbalance skin was very difficult to get clecoed in place. I am setting aside to investigate before committing to drilling.