Steevo's RV14a Build Log

Elevator (4 hrs) Continued Sect 9-04 w/ Step 4 & 5.  Drilled 2 holes in end of Trim Tab Hinge while designating one Aft and other Fwd ...

Elevator (1.5 hrs) Sect 9-03, Step 3.  After removing vinyl at Close Out Tabs on Left Top & Left Bottom Skins, marked bend lines.  Th...

Elevator (4.5 hrs) Sect 9-2  Step 4:  Used hand seamer to adjust flanges to 90 deg on both E-904 Inboard Ribs and both E-903 Outboard Ribs...

Elevator (1.5 hrs) Finished Page 9-2 Step 1 by deburring all edges...a LOT of edges for all 12 Ribs.  Time consuming, but good to get these...

Elevator (1.5 hrs) Started by reviewing (again) entire section for Elevators (29 pages).   HIghlighted special instructions , unique tools...

Horiz Stab (2 hrs) Cont'd Step 4 on Sect 8-12:  Finished 3 more sides along Rear Spar.  Pleased with straightness and no waviness.    ...

Horiz Stab (3.5 hrs) Sect 8-12 ( and 13 map).   Riveted remaining Inspar Ribs, including ends with  Nose Ribs. before finishing end rib...