Steevo's RV14a Build Log
Saturday, March 18, 2017
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LH Tip ( 3 hrs ) Steps 9-10, Sect 24-03 for LH Tip almost completed with 42 nutplates, 84 rivets. Only needing to machine countersink f...
Friday, March 17, 2017
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LH Wing Tip ( 2 hrs ) Match drilled #27 holes in Wing and Tip, then removed Tip from Wing to deburr and dimple the Wing for #6 screws. U...
Thursday, March 16, 2017
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LH Wing Tip ( 2 hrs ) Per Sect 24-03, Steps 7 & 8: Drilled #40 holes and "cleco'd' LH Wing Tip after aligning. Tricky ...
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
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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
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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
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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...
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