Title: Section 33 complete
Most of this section was easy and super fun. That hourly count of 15 would have been more like 10 if not for 4 bolts! When you get to this section, you will know which four bolts! (I'll give you a hint, they connect the rudder cable sleeves to the cushioned clamps). Man these were extremely difficult to tighten. But we not only got them done, we got them torqued and sealed! Finishing up the rudder cables and installing the guides was mostly uneventful. I did however have to drill out a couple of the pop rivets for the cable guides as the washer backing didn't hold while I squeezed due to the slight angle of the tunnel and the consistent force of gravity. Make sure you hold these washers tight against them until the rivet is completely squeezed. I'm not entirely sure about these plastic hoses. Seemed easy enough to get them set but I really hope none of the fitting leak. This is my first time using these seals so I am putting my faith into Van's section 5 instructions. After I finished the brakes system I put a little silicon on the bushings that were modified as they wouldn't stay secured. I would have preferred tank sealant but didn't feel like opening up another serving just for these 4 bushings. Silicon should do just fine to make sure they don't pop out due to vibration. I have been building my fuselage ahead of my wings (which I ordered quick build and are set to arrive in February). Because of this, I had to order the jig for the flap control arms which come with the wing kit. No big deal, just $11 and some days of shipping


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