Sunday, November 29, 2009

Rudder

  • Cut leading edge 1" shorter to create flush finish with leading edge of vertical stab
  • Bent trailing edge of rudder
  • Installed leading edge insert for control horn
  • Installed upper and lower front ribs
  • Finished trailing edge
  • Installed front and rear ribs
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Hours today     : 6.25
Hours forward : 60.5
Hours total       : 66.75

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Vertical Stabilizer

  • Couldn't get 3/4" x 0.125" tube from Aircraft Spruce, Kolb has to ship
  • Made gussets for lower portion of stab
  • Deburred
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Hours today     : 0.5
Hours forward : 60.0
Hours total       : 60.5

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Vertical Stabilizer

  • Updrilled, deburred and riveted bracing
  • Updrilled, deburred and riveted upper portion
  • Cut inboard tube for lower portion of stabilizer
  • Leading edge tube 2" too short, getting new one tomorrow
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Hours today     : 4.0
Hours forward : 56.0
Hours total       : 60.0