Steevo's RV14a Build Log
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
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Wing Tips ( 4 hrs ) Completed trim steps for both LH and RH Tips per Sect 24 -02. Very satisfied with fit - but required several it...
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Wings
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Wing Tips ( 2 hrs ) Finished installing AN3 bolts and screws for LH Fuel Tank. Torqued to 42 in-lbs (28 plus 14 for friction of locking...
Monday, March 13, 2017
Wings
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LH Fuel Tank re-installed ( 1 hr ) During discussion with Gus, Van's Builder Support, we concluded the very slow leak must be due to ...
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Wings
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LH Fuel Tank...Leak ? ( 2 hrs ) Removed 21 AN3 bolts along Spar to Tank, and 77 Screws along Skin perimeter. Supported tank until all r...
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Wings
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LH Fuel Tank ...Leak ? (1 hr ) Fabricated cradles for LH Fuel Tank removal ...used plywood from Van's empennage shipping crate. Start...
Friday, March 10, 2017
Wings
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RH Wing Skin ( 3 hrs ) Finished last 22 rivets on RH Bottom Outboard Skin. Cleaned off markings. Reinstalled aileron pushrods and torque...
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Wings
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RH Bottom Outboard Skin ( 2 hrs ) Nearly finished RH Bottom Skin - only 22 more rivets along Main Spar remaining. Certainly satisfying ...
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