Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Finish Kit

Wing Root Fairings ( 4 hrs )

Completed LH & RH Wing Root Fairings per Sect 41-04, Steps 1-14 (except Steps 6-9 requiring Wings installed ).  Completed deburring, then dimpled all holes (for #8 screws, and rivets).  Riveted 18 stiffeners onto Top Fairings using rivet gun with back rivet tool and metal back up plate - really easy.  Marked and bent Lower Fairings to conform to Wing leading edge.  Been awhile since I used these set ups...kinda "fun".
ready to dimple w/ C Frame

back riveting
 

trial fit on RH side Fuselage