Mid Fuse Bulkheads Continued
I finished up deburring the parts for rear spar bulkhead. I also started and completed the preparation of the parts for the final fuselage bulkhead. I still don’t have the forward bulkhead so I’m going to go ahead and prime… Read More »Mid Fuse Bulkheads Continued
Tailcone Storage Rack
I created a rack to hang the tailcone from the ceiling to get it out of the way while I work on the fuselage. Larry DePute, our local EAA Technical Counselor stopped by on Thursday to take a look at… Read More »Tailcone Storage Rack
Starting on the Mid Fuse Bulkheads
I have been very busy with work lately and haven’t been able to work on the plane recently. I got some time in today and made progress on the fuselage. The forward center section bulkhead is backordered (should arrive by… Read More »Starting on the Mid Fuse Bulkheads
Fuselage Inventory Complete
We dug through the final small parts box this evening and got everything organized and marked off the list. Lots of rivets, bolts, and other hardware. I organize by part, not bag number. We blended the common hardware (rivets, bolts… Read More »Fuselage Inventory Complete
Fuselage Inventory
I have been under strict orders from my Chief Inventory Officer to not open the crate until she could be present. We broke into the crate today and started to inventory the contents. The top of the crate came off… Read More »Fuselage Inventory
Tailcone Complete!
The last rivets in the aft top skin were quite challenging… but they are done. I reached the ones that I could with a bucking bar and I back-riveted the others from the inside with Amber’s help. I then attached… Read More »Tailcone Complete!
Fuselage Kit has Arrived!
My fuselage kit arrived today. The crate shipped well and doesn’t appear to have any damage. I’ll open it soon to inspect the contents but I’m going to force myself to finish the tailcone riveting first. I have about 50… Read More »Fuselage Kit has Arrived!
Static System Plumbing
I am installing the static system plumbing in the tailcone prior to riveting the top skin in place. I decided to route the static lines from each static port upwards to a tee to prevent water instrusion or accumulation in… Read More »Static System Plumbing
Elevator Trim System
While waiting on other parts/tools I proceeded with riveting the elevator trim bracket. I also wanted to test fit the motor and figure out what I am going to do with the wiring. The Ray Allen servo has short wires… Read More »Elevator Trim System