| Today Liz and I riveted the counterbalance skin (R-913) to the rib
(R-912). This is riveted first in order to allow you to install the
counterweight. I had a problem installing the weight after riveting,
however, due to the fact that the shop rivet heads on the inside get in
the way of the lead. I had to remove some of the lead with a file to get
it to sit flat on the surface of R-912. |
.jpg) |
| Another problem I had was that the R-915D stiffener rubbed against the
R-607PP reinforcement plate. I made a mark with a black sharpie to show
where material had to be removed. Both the left and right stiffeners were
affected. I remove the material with a file making sure to not create any
inside corners. |
.jpg) |
| Here are the left and right R-901 skins clecoed on. The next step is to
fabricate the trailing edge. For this I need some proseal which I have yet
to purchase. I also need a piece of material that's completely straight,
like angle iron or something. I need to clamp the edge straight while the
proseal hardens. While I'm waiting for all of this, I think I'll start on
the elevators. |
.jpg) |