Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Empennage

Horiz Stab (3.0 hrs)

Cont'd Dimple on RH skin top and bottom (still Step 1).  

Step 4:  Machine countersunk holes in Front Spar to accept dimpled skins.

Referencing Section 5 re: dimpled skins over surfaces to be countersunk -- the CS needs to be .007" deeper than normal to account for the dimpled skin.    I adjusted Micro Stop CS tool using test piece same .025" thick as skin with dimple to insure no gap at the skin to spar surface.   This required about 2 more "click's" to .009" extra overall.    I was tipped off about the extra depth needed per discussion today with Mike Lauritsen of Cleaveland Tools.  While I was investigating & ordering some special tools needed for Elevator build in Sect 9 coming soon,  he noted typically need .010" instead of .007" extra depth on the Micro Stop CS setting.   He reminded me to use a test piece to insure correct depth.  Thanks Mike for the insight !

Lots of holes along top and bottom of the spar, so takes considerable time..  Then, repeat on Rear Spar along top and bottom.