Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Fuselage

Forward & Aft Fuselage "married" ( 3 hrs )

Ordered Finish Kit (8-10 wks lead time) since 'needed' by mid to late July at rate going on Fuselage.  Vans to include FWF (firewall forward) Kit in the Finish Kit crate.  

Today I buffed, cleaned with acetone, and acid etch primed the 3 Bulkheads.   Still need to rivet on nutplates before can install.

Big step - "married" Forward Fuselage to Aft Fuselage per 13 Steps in Sect 30-03.   Nancy was terrific help as we carefully adjusted height of 4 sawhorses with towels, pillows, etc.   Then...Yay !   we got alignment and inserted clecos.  Next is installing Bulkheads and lots of riveting.