Friday, October 13, 2017

Finish Kit

Canopy Frame Assembly ( 3 hrs )

Finished Steps 17 & 18 at Sect 38-16 for 3rd Support Frame at Splice and Intercostals.   Then at Sect 38-17 Steps 1-5 final drilled as specified followed by riveting Close Out panel ( pattern helps minimize chance of twist).  Checking frequently with level accurate to 0.1 degrees since NO TWIST is critical -- pleased LH vs RH side is staying matched at 7.6 degrees (ie 0.0 degrees delta !).
first sequence...center out to hinges

Next seqence required using wedge since tight spacing to hinge

forward Support Frame riveted.