I worked a little back and forth between sections 13 and 14 today. I was able to complete section 13 - Spar assembly. That included drilling and tapping of the tie downs. Also riveting of the attach angles to the spar. As each spar is a little different, close attention was needed to make sure the right holes received the rivets.
The small parts for the flaperon hinges were then deburred and primed. I riveted the flaperon hinge brackets. I started riveting the flaperon hinges, but in so doing I bent the Main Squeeze rod. This was in trying to get the rivets nice and flush. I guess I am stronger than I thought. I will have to be careful and not use such force in the future. (Note: The rod and bolt were ordered.) Now we will have to wait a few days until we can rivet again. I may use the time to prepare wing ribs. We will see.
Time: 4.75 hrs
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| Spar doubler |
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| Flaperon hinge parts primed. |
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| Tapping tie downs |
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| Riveting attach angles |
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| Flaperon Brackets |
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| Bent rod and stripped bolt of main squeeze |
