Title: L/H Taxi/Recognition Light
I worked for awhile today on the L/H outboard slat taxi/recognition light but didn't get much done. Spent time determining the hole size and how I would attach everything. I didn't want a large hole for the light, just large enough but still look good. Cut a little more off the top side of the hole I already had started. The lens was too long so I cut 22mm off the bottom edge. Used a cutoff wheel on a dremel tool and sandpaper on a block of wood to smooth the edge. This also made the lens fit better. For ease of installation and to secure the lens to the leading edge skin tighter I decided to use A3 rivets. Used a plexiglass drill bit to prevent it from cracking. For now I drilled 4 holes in the corners. I may add 2 more rivets on the top and bottom side of the cutout. Drilled the 6 holes that hold the light bracket assembly with a #30 drill bit. I'm not going to use the 6 sheetmetal screws that came with the kit so I think I'll make those 6 holes in the bracket #8 screws. I think I'll also dimple those holes for flush screws. Also decided that I'm going to paint the bracket the same color as what I paint the slat. I still have more work to do on this light but won't do the final install until I paint the bracket. I'll also need to keep the end rib and end fairing off until then.


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