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Builder Name:	Ken Jordan -

Project:	Rans - S-19 Venterra - VIEW REPORTS
Total Hours:	3
Total Flight Time:
Start/Last Date:	Jan 06, 2012 - Aug 02, 2015
Engine:	Lycoming IO233
Propeller:	Sensenich
Panel:	Dynon Skyview; Garmin 430

Friendly URL:	https://eaabuilderslog.org?s=ranss19

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May 15, 2020 Parking Brake

Category: Brakes

Removed the factory cable driven linkage to the parking brake. Installed rigid rod driven linkage.

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Mar 21, 2020 Moved Lights from Under the Wing to In the Wing

Category: Wings

Fabricated brackets and cut holes in the wing to accept the wig-wag / landing lights. Patched and painted the old holes.

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Aug 01, 2015 Installed a CO detector in the panel

Category: FinalAssembly

Installed a CO detector in the panel.
Installed extended pedals to replace the wooden blocks we had been using.

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Jul 08, 2015 Painting

Category: FinalAssembly

Got our 'new' plane back from Hawk Aviation Painting!

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Jul 08, 2015 Got our 'new' plane back from Hawk Aviation Painting!

Category: FinalAssembly

Got our 'new' plane back from Hawk Aviation Painting!

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Jul 08, 2015 Got our 'new' plane back from Hawk Aviation Painting!

Category: FinalAssembly

Got our 'new' plane back from Hawk Aviation Painting!

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May 23, 2015 40 hours have been flown on the plane

Category: FinalAssembly

40 hours have been flown on the plane. Flew the RANS to Tampa Executive to be painted!

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Apr 22, 2015 Canopy assembly

Category: Canopy

Clecoed canopy frame assembly together and fitted to airframe. Marked placement for angle brackets, removed and drilled through longeron. Bolted brackets to airframe. Drilled and attached canopy latches. Drilled spacer and capture strips, then drilled and clecoed to canopy frame.

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Apr 21, 2015 Seats assembly

Category: Seats

Drilled the seat bottoms, countersunk the glide plates, and installed the glide plates.

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Jan 01, 2015 Various activities

Category: FinalAssembly

Fixed the problem with the fuel gauges by running new wire from the gauge to the Dynon panel. Installed snap-on control lock, sun shades in the canopy, Rosen sun visors, and wheel pants. We ordered a new spinner (12") as the one we got from Sensenich was too small for our cowling. The spinner we got had a normal flange instead of the forward facing flange, so we've sent that back to the manufacturer to be re-worked.

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Jan 01, 2015 Fixed the problem with the fuel gauges by running new wire from the gauge to the Dyn ...

Category: FinalAssembly

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Jan 01, 2015 Fixed the problem with the fuel gauges by running new wire from the gauge to the Dyn ...

Category: FinalAssembly

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Dec 01, 2014 Ran a new wire from the P-lead of the magneto to pin 33 of the Dynon D37 connector Category: FinalAssembly

Ran a new wire from the P-lead of the magneto to pin 33 of the Dynon D37 connector. Also set the adjustment for the tachometer in Skyview to 2. RPMs are reading correctly now for both the magneto (on pin 33) and the Electronic Ignition (on pin 34). Still have a problem with the fuel gauges.

Nov 28, 2014 Tech Counselor stopped by with the cleaned plugs Category: FinalAssembly

Tech Counselor stopped by with the cleaned plugs. Replaced all plugs. Tested the electronic ignition to identify correct HT wires for each plug. Tested engine which ran much more smoothly

Nov 26, 2014 Reconnected the fuel sensor in the correct place - that works now Category: FinalAssembly

Reconnected the fuel sensor in the correct place - that works now. Finished the connections for the air induction system and the cooling to the oil cooler. Weighed the plane.

Nov 21, 2014 Cut and drilled the lower cowling for the install of the air filter Category: FinalAssembly

Cut and drilled the lower cowling for the install of the air filter. Riveted a doubler on the front to support the filter frame.

Nov 20, 2014 Our Tech Counselor stopped by to help with the engine Category: FinalAssembly

Our Tech Counselor stopped by to help with the engine. Several spark plugs were fouled. Our TC took the aviation plugs with him to clean them and we bought 4 new plugs for the electronic ignition. Discovered that the fuel pressure gauge was connected to the wrong place, so plugged the old place and order a T connector to connect it correctly. Lubed all the hinges.

Nov 04, 2014 Started cutting and attaching the servo push-pull rods, but realized one of the rod

Category: FinalAssembly

Started cutting and attaching the servo push-pull rods, but realized one of the rod ends needed to be 1/4", so have ordered those from Spruce. Installed the prop. Filled the engine with oil and cranked to move the oil through the engine. We have oil pressure and temperature!

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Nov 03, 2014 Drilled separate holes in the side skin for the gas lines and clipped them away from ... Category: FinalAssembly

Drilled separate holes in the side skin for the gas lines and clipped them away from the aileron control lines. Replaced the landing light switch with a dual landing/taxi light switch. Ran the wires out to the engine compartment.

Oct 31, 2014 Continued working on the air lines - waiting for another T compression fitting Category: FinalAssembly

Continued working on the air lines - waiting for another T compression fitting. Rigged the flaps and ailerons.

Oct 27, 2014 Finished installing stabilator and attached rod for the trim tab

Category: FinalAssembly

Finished installing stabilator and attached rod for the trim tab. Drilled a second hole in the side skin for pitot/AOA lines and wing wiring. Started running the pitot/AOA lines back to the ADHRS units.

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Oct 24, 2014 Made a template to cover the underside of the glareshield with cloth Category: FinalAssembly

Made a template to cover the underside of the glareshield with cloth. Removed the old pitot tube which has been recalled. Drilled and tapped the new tube and screwed into its frame. Did miscellaneous engine tweaks.

Oct 21, 2014 Attached the flaps and aileron on the right wing

Category: FinalAssembly

Attached the flaps and aileron on the right wing. Attached the aileron on the left wing but had trouble getting the hinge pin through for the left flap. Corrected the oil pressure/temperature issue on the Skyview - turned out to be a programming issue.

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Oct 09, 2014 Moving Day! Trailered the fuselage from our garage at home to Umatilla Airport.

Category: FinalAssembly

Moving Day! Trailered the fuselage from our garage at home to Umatilla Airport.

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Oct 06, 2014 In checking some of the wiring, we found that the MAP sensor wires were loose

Category: Engine

In checking some of the wiring, we found that the MAP sensor wires were loose. Got new pins and soldered them in addition to crimping and re-installed. Installed the exhaust hangers and completed work on the exhaust system.

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Oct 03, 2014 Drilled #40 holes for the rivets for the receptacles and nut plates

Category: Engine

Drilled #40 holes for the rivets for the receptacles and nut plates. Cleaned all the holes. Installed the receptacles and nut plates. Installed the studs. We ended up with 4 extra holes, so ordered 4 more sets of studs from RANS!

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Sep 27, 2014 Drilled, cut, primed and installed the trim strip for the left side of the canopy

Category: Engine

Drilled, cut, primed and installed the trim strip for the left side of the canopy. Cloecoed the right canopy to the frame and started cutting and drilling it. Mis-aligned one of the holes on the trim strip. Ordered replacement! Started fitting the lower cowling.

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Sep 23, 2014 Installed the rivet nuts on the canopy frame through the lower capture strip and the ... Category: Engine

Installed the rivet nuts on the canopy frame through the lower capture strip and the side rivet nuts captured the trim strips. Trimmed and drilled out the canopy sides.

Sep 16, 2014 Fitted, drilled and clecoed canopy sides to frame

Category: Engine

Fitted, drilled and clecoed canopy sides to frame. Cut sides off level with the capture strip on the aft side.

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Sep 15, 2014 Clecoed canopy frame assembly together and fitted to airframe

Category: Engine

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Sep 12, 2014 Trimmed windshield to lay flat against front skin

Category: Engine

Trimmed windshield to lay flat against front skin. Marked locations for riv-nuts on windshield and roll bar. Drilled windshield out to 3/8 " and roll bar to 1/4 ". Installed riv-nuts. Installed 1/2 " foam tape to roll bar.

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Sep 08, 2014 Bolted and riveted brace to aircraft and roll bar

Category: Engine

Bolted and riveted brace to aircraft and roll bar. Clecoed top skin and roll bar assembly to frame

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Sep 06, 2014 Finished moving and cleaning up the wiring on the right side

Category: Engine

Finished moving and cleaning up the wiring on the right side. Moved and cleaned up wiring on the left side. Modified the channels so that we can get to the Bose headset jacks. Drilled the side channels for the other headset jacks and cigar lighter. Installed the KX-99A in the panel and wired. Clecoed and drilled the roll bar parts. Dis-assembled, cleaned and primed/painted all parts.

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Sep 05, 2014 Installed nut plates for the knob panel and re-installed in main panel

Category: Engine

Installed nut plates for the knob panel and re-installed in main panel. Riveted metal cover onto center interior panel and mounted the fire extinguisher. Started moving wiring on the right side so it will fit in the channel provided in the interior forward panel

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Sep 02, 2014 Started the wiring harnesses for the systems in the wings Category: Engine

Started the wiring harnesses for the systems in the wings

Sep 01, 2014 Installed and riveted map pockets to side panels

Category: Engine

Installed and riveted map pockets to side panels. Installed avionics fan

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Aug 30, 2014 Fitted the front interior panels and the control stick covers

Category: Engine

Fitted the front interior panels and the control stick covers. Riveted the boots to the control stick covers. Painted the map holder frame and glued the map pocket fabric to them.

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Aug 25, 2014 Tried to update the Dynon software to version 11, but it wouldn't let us do that wit ...

Category: Engine

Tried to update the Dynon software to version 11, but it wouldn't let us do that without having the servos attached to the network and we're still waiting for the correct caps for the plugs. We did update maps and terrain. Attached the left front skin and riveted. Started running the brake lines.

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Aug 18, 2014 Connected some of the wires using OLC1 overlap connectors from Electronic Internatio ...

Category: Engine

Connected some of the wires using OLC1 overlap connectors from Electronic International. Installed and wired the Dynon SV-Knob-Panel.

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Aug 17, 2014 Installed 1 amp inline fuses on the two amp meter wires Category: Engine

Installed 1 amp inline fuses on the two amp meter wires

Aug 16, 2014 Fabricated and installed power cables from battery to ground, battery to master rela ...

Category: Engine

Fabricated and installed power cables from battery to ground, battery to master relay, master relay to shunt. Also wired the alternator to shunt. Added mag wiring to P1 plug.

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Aug 12, 2014 Installed the remote charging post near the battery behind the baggage side compartm ... Category: Engine

Installed the remote charging post near the battery behind the baggage side compartment. Fabricated and installed a grounding plate for the battery.

Jul 25, 2014 Ran wires from the ELT, and starter motor, to the P1 plug and connected Category: Engine

Ran wires from the ELT, and starter motor, to the P1 plug and connected

Jul 14, 2014 Installed the correct oil temperature probe (UMA 1B9)for the Lycoming IO233 engine Category: Engine

Installed the correct oil temperature probe (UMA 1B9)for the Lycoming IO233 engine. Installed the cabin heater box and connected to the heat shroud on the muffler. Installed cabin heat cable.

Jul 12, 2014 Installed the control sticks and cut/drilled holes in the glare shield for access pa ... Category: Engine

Installed the control sticks and cut/drilled holes in the glare shield for access panels to the back of the panel

Jul 10, 2014 Started assembling the control sticks with grips and wiring. Category: Engine

Started assembling the control sticks with grips and wiring.

Jul 09, 2014 Installed mixture control cable and throttle cable. Category: Engine

Installed mixture control cable and throttle cable.

Jul 05, 2014 Installed the exhaust system and dry fit the mufflers Category: Engine

Installed the exhaust system and dry fit the mufflers. Drilled and installed the EGT probes. Installed the CHT/EGT harness, installed blade connectors and attached to the probes. Clamped and tied all the wires.

Jul 04, 2014 Installed DB9 plugs on the ends of the Dynon network cables and plugged them in Category: Engine

Installed DB9 plugs on the ends of the Dynon network cables and plugged them in. Installed ADEL clamps to hold the electronic ignition sensing wires. Installed blade connectors in the ends of the electronic ignition wires and connected to the ignition coils

Jul 03, 2014 Installed Molex connector on the trim tab servo wires and tied to side of tailcone Category: Engine

Installed Molex connector on the trim tab servo wires and tied to side of tailcone. Ran electronic ignition sensing wire over the engine and through the firewall to the electronic ignition control unit.

Jul 01, 2014 Mounted the oil cooler and ran scat tubing from the baffle to the cooler Category: Engine

Mounted the oil cooler and ran scat tubing from the baffle to the cooler. Re-mounted the throttle assembly using sealant on the gasket. Installed the throttle, mixture and parking brake knobs

Jun 17, 2014 Painted the baffle pieces with black engine enamel Category: Engine

Painted the baffle pieces with black engine enamel

Jun 13, 2014 Started fitting the baffling to the engine and riveting pieces together as needed. Category: Engine

Started fitting the baffling to the engine and riveting pieces together as needed.

Jun 11, 2014 Fabricated a backing plate and attached the nav antenna to the aft-most bottom inspe ... Category: Engine

Fabricated a backing plate and attached the nav antenna to the aft-most bottom inspection plate.

Jun 09, 2014 Ran tubing from the static ports to the ADAHRS units Category: Engine

Ran tubing from the static ports to the ADAHRS units. Installed fittings on the ADAHRS units for AOA and Pitot input.

Jun 03, 2014 Fabricated a mounting plate for the LightSpeed Plasma CD Ignition module Category: Engine

Fabricated a mounting plate for the LightSpeed Plasma CD Ignition module. Mounted just aft of the firewall. Bolted the ignition coils to the top of the engine. Installed the spark plug adapters.

May 28, 2014 Got the covered seats back from Oregon Aero - they look great! Category: Engine

Got the covered seats back from Oregon Aero - they look great!

May 27, 2014 Installed the second GPS antenna aft of the first one Category: Engine

Installed the second GPS antenna aft of the first one. Also installed two comm antennas, transponder antenna, and ADS-B antenna and started on the marker beacon antenna.

May 26, 2014 Installed the panel assembly and riveted to firewall & frame Category: Engine

Installed the panel assembly and riveted to firewall & frame. Made a backing plate for GPS antenna #1 and installed in the tailcone just aft of bulkhead #2

May 19, 2014 Finished drilling the engine/nose wheel mount holes in the firewall to 5/16" M ... Category: ELT

Finished drilling the engine/nose wheel mount holes in the firewall to 5/16" Mounted and bolted the mount to the firewall. Need to reorder one AN5-21A bolt as the threads got messed up.

May 10, 2014 Cut out the center console trim and control stick trim covers

Category: ELT

Cut out the center console trim and control stick trim covers. Sanded smooth and removed markings.

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May 07, 2014 Cleaned up the pieces and made the compound bends by hand. Category: ELT

Cleaned up the pieces and made the compound bends by hand.

May 05, 2014 Got the registration numbers for test flying and attached them to the tail

Category: ELT

Got the registration numbers for test flying and attached them to the tail. Drilled the baggage closeout and used #8 self tapping screws to hold to the #1 bulkhead. We used more screws than directed and put them closer to the outsides edge so we have a tighter fit.

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May 03, 2014 Drilled the holes in the baffling except for the #18 holes Category: ELT

Drilled the holes in the baffling except for the #18 holes. We've ordered a #18 bit!

May 01, 2014 Punched the center of the holes that need to be drilled in the baffling Category: ELT

Punched the center of the holes that need to be drilled in the baffling

Apr 29, 2014 Used a belt sander to get the baffling pieces to their finished size

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Used a belt sander to get the baffling pieces to their finished size. Sanded all the edges smooth.

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Apr 28, 2014 Used a friend's band saw to rough cut all the baffling pieces out. Category: ELT

Used a friend's band saw to rough cut all the baffling pieces out.

Apr 25, 2014 Marked up the IO233 baffle blueprints so we could read them Category: ELT

Marked up the IO233 baffle blueprints so we could read them. Copied them onto letter paper and cut the pieces out. Traced the pieces onto aluminum/stainless steel sheets

Mar 07, 2014 Drilled and installed the flap tube mechanism covers Category: ELT

Drilled and installed the flap tube mechanism covers. Cut and fitted the baggage closeout cover

Mar 03, 2014 Watched the interior video and cut out the flap covers Category: ELT

Watched the interior video and cut out the flap covers

Mar 01, 2014 Bolted the seat frames together so they're ready to take with the leather to Oregon

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Bolted the seat frames together so they're ready to take with the leather to Oregon Aero at Sun 'n Fun to be finished.

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Feb 17, 2014 Drilled the seat bottoms, countersunk the glide plates, and installed the glide plat ...

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Drilled the seat bottoms, countersunk the glide plates, and installed the glide plates.

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Feb 16, 2014 Drilled the stabilator counterbalance rod and shaved the counterweight so that the s ...

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Drilled the stabilator counterbalance rod and shaved the counterweight so that the stabilator is balanced. We added a pound to the middle of the stabilator to compensate for the weight of the finished paint.

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Feb 15, 2014 Decided to rivet the bottom halves of the stinger together as well as rivet the stin ...

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Decided to rivet the bottom halves of the stinger together as well as rivet the stinger bulkhead in place. Finished fitting the stinger.

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Feb 12, 2014 Received and inventoried seat kit, canopy kit, panel fan kit, key lock kit, grey int ...

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Received and inventoried seat kit, canopy kit, panel fan kit, key lock kit, grey interior kit, decals, firewall soundproof panels, windshield hold down strip, canopy side strips, remote charging post, seat headrest kit and shorter pilot kit. Missing one of the two shorter pilot kits. Called RANS and they are shipping another one.

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Feb 10, 2014 Cut out belly fairings and located/drilled/attached the nut plates

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Cut out belly fairings and located/drilled/attached the nut plates. Clecoed the baggage and seat/ramp skins

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Feb 04, 2014 Our Technical Advisor stopped by to inspect the fuselage. Category: ELT

Our Technical Advisor stopped by to inspect the fuselage.

Feb 03, 2014 Put foam insulation in the tail section until we ran out of foam Category: ELT

Put foam insulation in the tail section until we ran out of foam. Ordered more from Aircraft Spruce.

Jan 31, 2014 Finished riveting bellcrank and center ribs to #1 bulkhead and CCPQ-42 rivets in cen ...

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Finished riveting bellcrank and center ribs to #1 bulkhead and CCPQ-42 rivets in center to tail skin. Started static port lines. Installed foot steps.

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Jan 28, 2014 Moved wings and everything else in the hanger from Leesburg to a bulk hanger in Umat ... Category: ELT

Moved wings and everything else in the hanger from Leesburg to a bulk hanger in Umatilla

Jan 27, 2014 Finished riveting the tailcone to the center fuselage except for some CCPQ-42 rivets ... Category: ELT

Finished riveting the tailcone to the center fuselage except for some CCPQ-42 rivets which we've ordered.

Jan 25, 2014 Fabricated a mount for the ELT just forward of the third bulkhead in the tailcone

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Fabricated a mount for the ELT just forward of the third bulkhead in the tailcone. Drilled, cleaned, primed and riveted the mounting plate.

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Jan 20, 2014 Drilled, sealed and riveted the plastic vent scoops to the forward skins

Category: FuselageForward

Drilled, sealed and riveted the plastic vent scoops to the forward skins. Drilled and riveted the static ports to the tailcone skins.

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Jan 13, 2014 Clecoed the left forward skin on and drilled out to #30 Category: FuselageForward

Clecoed the left forward skin on and drilled out to #30. Took apart and started cleaning

Jan 11, 2014 Assembled fuel shut-off valve and ran fuel line to bulkhead fitting

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Assembled fuel shut-off valve and ran fuel line to bulkhead fitting. Pulled cowling attach straps and spacers. Cut/drilled hole in right forward skin for the optional inspection panel. Clecoed the right forward skin on and drilled out to #30.

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Jan 08, 2014 Packaged up the panel and supporting assemble to send off to Aerotronics Inc, Billin ... Category: FuselageForward

Packaged up the panel and supporting assemble to send off to Aerotronics Inc, Billings, MT to build our panel.

Jan 04, 2014 Riveted forward belly skin except for rivets that would catch the side or cowling st ...

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Riveted forward belly skin except for rivets that would catch the side or cowling straps. Installed the rudder cable pulleys and attached cables to rudder pedals

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Dec 26, 2013 Fitted and clecoed forward and middle fuselage sections together

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Fitted and clecoed forward and middle fuselage sections together. Cut and formed gussets. Drilled out right side pieces.

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Dec 20, 2013 Installed brake cylinders, reservoir, and parking brake valve and guide.

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Installed brake cylinders, reservoir, and parking brake valve and guide.

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Dec 18, 2013 Drilled the bushing and rudder pedal tube for the other two pedals

Category: FuselageForward

Drilled the bushing and rudder pedal tube for the other two pedals. Installed on the forward fuselage frame. Pedal movement was too stiff, so we removed and re-sanded the blocks until the movement was free. Reinstalled the rudder pedals. Pulled parts for mounting the brake cylinders and parking brake.

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Dec 17, 2013 Riveted the floor skin of the forward fuselage to the floor

Category: FuselageForward

Riveted the floor skin of the forward fuselage to the floor. Drilled the bushing and rudder pedal tube for two of the rudder pedals.

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Dec 16, 2013 Riveted the forward fuselage floor together and to the firewall

Category: FuselageForward

Riveted the forward fuselage floor together and to the firewall. Pulled the parts for the rudder pedals and sanded the blocks down so the torque tube would rotate freely.

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Dec 14, 2013 Primed the forward fuselage floor and belly skin.

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Primed the forward fuselage floor and belly skin.

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Dec 13, 2013 Finished drilling the forward fuselage floor and belly skin

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Finished drilling the forward fuselage floor and belly skin. Took everything apart and cleaned/de-burred ready for priming

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Dec 10, 2013 Pulled parts for forward fuselage floor and began drilling and fitting.

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Pulled parts for forward fuselage floor and began drilling and fitting.

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Dec 08, 2013 Cleaned/de-burred firewall parts and primed them. Category: FuselageForward

Cleaned/de-burred firewall parts and primed them.

Nov 23, 2013 Primed pieces for the top skin of the tailcone

Category: Tailcone

Primed pieces for the top skin of the tailcone. When it dried, we riveted the top skins together and riveted on the stiffeners and seat belt gusset. Started clecoing the skin to the tailcone.

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Nov 20, 2013 Primed the longerons and bulkhead tops and rear deck. Category: Tailcone

Primed the longerons and bulkhead tops and rear deck.

Nov 19, 2013 Drilled the mounting holes for the vertical stabilizer

Category: Tailcone

Drilled the mounting holes for the vertical stabilizer. Checked the alignment of the stabilizer. Clecoed the read deck and drilled out. Took everything off including the longeron and cleaned.

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Nov 12, 2013 Riveted inspection rings and nut plates to side and belly skins

Category: Tailcone

Riveted inspection rings and nut plates to side and belly skins. Riveted lower channels to skin stringers. Riveted bulkhead #5 together. Attached to frame and stringers and riveted/bolted together

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Nov 10, 2013 Finished cleaning the pieces and primed them.

Category: Tailcone

Finished cleaning the pieces and primed them.

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Nov 09, 2013 Assembled bulkhead #5 and clecoed into place on the tailcone

Category: Tailcone

Assembled bulkhead #5 and clecoed into place on the tailcone. Drilled holes to #30, reamed bolt holes to 3/16 or 1/4 as required. Took everything apart and started cleaning.

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Nov 08, 2013 Routed rudder cable through fair leads in center fuselage

Category: Tailcone

Routed rudder cable through fair leads in center fuselage. Pulled parts for the tailcone. Bent side skins - took 6 people total, 2 to turn the tube and 4 to keep the skin firmly pressed down on the bench. Drilled out holes for inspection panels. Clecoed everything together. Discovered that we rolled the skins the wrong way, which puts the inspection panel on the right side. Also KPFU0453 seems to be bent the wrong way. Sent Ed @ RANS a note on both these issues. Also pulled part KPCS0242 to rivet during this phase.

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Nov 03, 2013 Drilled out the seat belt attach fillings and re-installed correctly

Category: Tailcone

Drilled out the seat belt attach fillings and re-installed correctly. Drilled 1/3" hole before riveting. Riveted nut plates and stiffeners to the seat and baggage skins. Installed flap mechanism and flap torque tube.

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Oct 29, 2013 Primed the seat/baggage skins and flap parts.

Category: Tailcone

Primed the seat/baggage skins and flap parts.

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Oct 28, 2013 Clecoed the seat skin and seat ramp back on so we could drill the baggage area skin Category: Tailcone

Clecoed the seat skin and seat ramp back on so we could drill the baggage area skin and center access panel. Drilled #40, #30, #11 or 1/4 " as needed. For the seat area floating nut plates, instead of riveting them through 3 layers of material, we decided after talking to Eddie at RANS to just rivet them to the bottom layer and drill out the shims to accommodate the rivet head. Took everything apart, cleaned/deburred all pieces. Pulled the parts for the flap assembly, drilled what was needed there and cleaned those parts so they're ready to be primed.

Oct 26, 2013 Drilled holes to #40, #30, #11 or 1/4" as needed in floor skins Category: Tailcone

Drilled holes to #40, #30, #11 or 1/4" as needed in floor skins. Took skins and stiffeners off and de-burred/cleaned all pieces.

Oct 25, 2013 Added remaining bolts to gear block - one bolt stripped so ordered a new bolt and nu ...

Category: Tailcone

Added remaining bolts to gear block - one bolt stripped so ordered a new bolt and nut. Riveted seat ribs to carry-thru. Drilled, painted and riveted bearing block attach gusset. Clecoed floor skins to seating area.

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Oct 23, 2013 Re-installed carry-thru and riveted to center fuselage. Category: Tailcone

Re-installed carry-thru and riveted to center fuselage.

Oct 22, 2013 Went to the airport to do the match-reaming of the wings to the carry-thru

Category: Tailcone

Went to the airport to do the match-reaming of the wings to the carry-thru. Wings were held vertically in a sling so that filings would fall through the hole. Reamed the two miss-reamed holes to 7/16 and the remaining holes to 3/8

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Oct 21, 2013 Riveted the belly skin except where the carry thru attaches Category: Tailcone

Riveted the belly skin except where the carry thru attaches. Removed the tail section and the carry thru.

Aug 26, 2013 Clecoed all the primed parts back on the center section and clecoed the tailcone bul ...

Category: Tailcone

Clecoed all the primed parts back on the center section and clecoed the tailcone bulkhead #1 together. Discovered that the Rear Spar Bulkhead Support Angles were positioned/drilled incorrectly. We repositioned and re-drilled. Partially riveted/bolted the center frame and tailcone together.

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Aug 23, 2013 Cleoced together the bottom of the bulkhead #1 from the tailc ...

Category: Tailcone

Cleoced together the bottom of the bulkhead #1 from the tailcone section. Took apart and cleaned ready to prime. Rolled the cabin side walls and fashioned the joggle tools.

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Aug 19, 2013 Riveted the flap reinforcement plates and nut plates to the center spars

Category: FuselageCenter

Riveted the flap reinforcement plates and nut plates to the center spars. Clecoed the assembly together. Fabricated the fair leads and bolted to the rear spar - put the rest back into their bag until we work on that section. Fabricated the Rear Spar Bulkhead Support Angles.

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Aug 16, 2013 Started on the rib assembly for the fuselage center section Category: FuselageCenter

Started on the rib assembly for the fuselage center section. Drilled out the flag reinforcement plates and deburred/cleaned all pieces

Aug 13, 2013 Took the carry-thru down to the airport to match ream it with the wings

Category: FuselageCenter

Took the carry-thru down to the airport to match ream it with the wings. Did 3 holes - one was OK, one was too large, and one was slightly oblong. Need to ream more slowly and ensure that the reamer is straight going through. After discussions with Eddie at RANS, we're ordering an oversized bolt(30) and a 7/16 " bolt (33) plus associated reamers. Our Tech Counselor will assist us with this step once we get what we need.

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Aug 12, 2013 Started on the carry-thru assembly for the wings

Category: FuselageCenter

Started on the carry-thru assembly for the wings. Spray primed the pieces so we could assemble and rivet/bolt. Bought a bench grinder to make the modified bolts/pins.

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Jul 11, 2013 Opened the package and counted/stored the contents

Category: Fuselage

Opened the package and counted/stored the contents. Large pieces are in the second bedroom, medium pieces nailed to the plywood in the garage, and small pieces in labeled drawers in the garage.

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Jul 10, 2013 The fuselage kit came! We rolled the building tables out to the truck and the deliv ...

Category: Fuselage

The fuselage kit came! We rolled the building tables out to the truck and the delivery man pushed the box out onto our table. Ken, Dave, Norm & Dan helped roll the table back into the garage.

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Mar 18, 2013 Trailered the wings to the hangar at Leesburg Airport.

Category: Ailerons

Trailered the wings to the hangar at Leesburg Airport.

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Mar 17, 2013 Started putting PRC in the left wing rivet holes but decided it was a lot of work wi ...

Category: Ailerons

Started putting PRC in the left wing rivet holes but decided it was a lot of work with little/no benefit so we're discontinuing that.

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Mar 16, 2013 The washers on the front cap popped off when we put clecos in, so we riveted the fro ... Category: Ailerons

The washers on the front cap popped off when we put clecos in, so we riveted the front cap first and held the washers on by hand. Attached and riveted the rear cap and attached/tested the nav/strobe light. Added glue between the front and rear plastic end caps

Mar 08, 2013 Attached the plastic end caps and strobe light to the left wing.

Category: Ailerons

Attached the plastic end caps and strobe light to the left wing.

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Mar 03, 2013 Put PRC in all the rivet holes in the flaps and ailerons

Category: Ailerons

Put PRC in all the rivet holes in the flaps and ailerons. With the exception of the AAPQ-43 rivets that we're still waiting for, these parts are done and ready to be professionally primed.

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Feb 13, 2013 Aligned the aileron horn plate to the outer rib by drilling both the aileron horn pl ...

Category: Ailerons

Aligned the aileron horn plate to the outer rib by drilling both the aileron horn plate and aileron horn angle to #11 and inserting a bolt to keep them aligned. Drilled all holes in the left aileron frame to their final size.

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Feb 05, 2013 Added an extra skin stiffener forward of the pitot tube on the lower leading edge sk ... Category: Flaps

Added an extra skin stiffener forward of the pitot tube on the lower leading edge skin. Changed the grommets for the two pitot air lines to bulkhead fittings at the root nose rib.

Jan 30, 2013 Riveted both aft skins and the bottom of the leading edge skin.

Category: Flaps

Riveted both aft skins and the bottom of the leading edge skin.

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Jan 29, 2013 EAA Technical Counselor stopped by to inspect left wing and pitot tube installation Category: Flaps

EAA Technical Counselor stopped by to inspect left wing and pitot tube installation. He recommended making a couple of loops on the air hoses (see picture) so that if we needed to get to the pitot tube heating unit that we'd have enough hose to drop the pitot tube out of the way. He also recommended putting bulkhead fittings for the tubes in the root rib so we could route the tube through the fuselage without the wing. He also didn't like the scratching around the rivet holes where we de-burred. Touched-up the scratches and we'll use the countersink tool (lightly!) in the future.

Jan 21, 2013 Took the skin off the left wing and cleaned/de-burred all parts

Category: Flaps

Took the skin off the left wing and cleaned/de-burred all parts. Our neighbor Norm helped.

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Jan 20, 2013 Attached Molex connectors to the root and tip wiring for the strobes Category: Flaps

Attached Molex connectors to the root and tip wiring for the strobes

Jan 15, 2013 Taped top edge of leading edge skin so that the ends line up and the spar holes are o ...

Category: Flaps

Taped top edge of leading edge skin so that the ends line up and the spar holes are over the reference line. Starting in the middle, drilled skin to ribs and spar #40. Added leading edge tip and drilled #40

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Jan 08, 2013 Drew center lines on the bottom ribs and clecoed the bottom aft skin to the frame

Category: Flaps

Drew center lines on the bottom ribs and clecoed the bottom aft skin to the frame. Drilled out the ribs to #40. Added the fuel tank cover and tip skin and drilled the ribs to #30. Cut the flap and aileron hinges as specified and drilled them with the aft spar and aileron hinge doublers to #30. Flipped the wing over and drew centerlines on the top ribs. Clecoed the top skin to the frame and removed the plastic from around the rows of rivets.

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Jan 06, 2013 The left flap skin flattened a little and a new one would be $100, so we decided to w ...

Category: Flaps

The left flap skin flattened a little and a new one would be $100, so we decided to work with the one we have. We bent it deeper with the 2" pipe and drilled it to #30. Both flap skins are cleaned and ready to prime. We moved the left wing to the work table, squared it, and clamped it to the table. We peeled the plastic from around the rivet holes.

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Jan 04, 2013 We were unhappy with the fit of the left flap skin, so we clamped it flat to the tabl ...

Category: Flaps

We were unhappy with the fit of the left flap skin, so we clamped it flat to the table and will try re-bending it later. We successfully bent the right flap skin using a 2" plastic pipe, drilled it to #40, then to #30.

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Dec 21, 2012 Finished drilling #30 the right flap, then assembled and drilled the left flap Category: Flaps

Finished drilling #30 the right flap, then assembled and drilled the left flap. Disassembled ready to clean/debur/prime.

Dec 18, 2012 Pulled the parts for the flaps and clecoed the frame together

Category: Flaps

Pulled the parts for the flaps and clecoed the frame together. Made modifications per instructions and marked/drilled the flap hinge, then transfer drilled into the flap spar.

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Dec 02, 2012 Primed the aft bottom skin, stiffeners, torque angle, fuel bay skin and half of the i ...

Category: WingSkin

Primed the aft bottom skin, stiffeners, torque angle, fuel bay skin and half of the inspection rings and covers. Riveted the stiffeners and inspection retaining rings to the aft bottom skin.

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Dec 01, 2012 Cleaned/de-burred the aft bottom skin, the stiffeners, torque angle, fuel bay skin, a ...

Category: WingSkin

Cleaned/de-burred the aft bottom skin, the stiffeners, torque angle, fuel bay skin, and half of the inspection rings and covers.

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Nov 27, 2012 Looked for leading edge tip skin (KPWI0457) We received a different part - RANS is s ... Category: WingSkin

Looked for leading edge tip skin (KPWI0457) We received a different part - RANS is shipping correct parts to us. Fabricated torque angle bending it using blocks of wood around the angle in the vise. Drilled the bottom aft tow holes by marking them on the angle, then removed the skin panel and transfer drilled #40 then #30.

Nov 07, 2012 Clecoed lower aft skin, tank cover and skin tip extension to frame (right wing) Dril ... Category: FuelTank

Clecoed lower aft skin, tank cover and skin tip extension to frame (right wing) Drilled to #40, then #30.

Nov 04, 2012 Used carriage bolts through the table and clamped the right wing frame to the table, ... Category: FuelTank

Used carriage bolts through the table and clamped the right wing frame to the table, such that the spars are level to the table lengthwise and parallel to each other. Checked the alignment through the alignment holes.

Nov 03, 2012 Drilled and clecoed the stiffeners to the top and bottom aft skins Category: FuelTank

Drilled and clecoed the stiffeners to the top and bottom aft skins

Nov 02, 2012 Using the longer bolts we were able to secure the fuel level sending unit Category: FuelTank

Using the longer bolts we were able to secure the fuel level sending unit. Installed fuel drain, intake pipe, fuel vent and sending unit in the other tank.

Oct 31, 2012 First drilling of the fuel tank cover plate was not right - we're using the other cov ... Category: FuelTank

First drilling of the fuel tank cover plate was not right - we're using the other cover for now and need to order a new cover. Installed fuel drain, intake pipe and fuel vent in right tank. Used Dow Corning 838 silicone adhesive between tank and rubber washer. We had trouble with locking down the fuel sending unit - need to get longer bolts (try AN3-8).

Oct 20, 2012 Fabricated round backing plates for the fuel level sending units Category: FuelTank

Fabricated round backing plates for the fuel level sending units. Cut a wide circle out of aluminum and used flat rivets to attach 5 single wing nut plates. Also drilled four holes to attach to the fuel tanks. Cut each backing plate into two pieces so we could get the plate through the hole into the tank. Drilled the holes into the tank and maneuvered the backing plate pieces into place and riveted them to the tank. Also drilled holes for the fuel drain, intake pipe and fuel vent. Rinsed both tanks and left upside down to drain.

Oct 12, 2012 Discovered that we used the wrong rivets which hold the nose ribs to the spar Category: Spar

Discovered that we used the wrong rivets which hold the nose ribs to the spar. Drilled out the short rivets holding nose ribs 1 and 4 to spar. Replaced with correct rivets. Assembled and installed left inner and outer belcranks.

Aug 09, 2012 Riveted and bolted the tie downs and angles onto the main spars. Category: Spar

Riveted and bolted the tie downs and angles onto the main spars.

Aug 06, 2012 Drilled, cleaned and clecoed the tie downs and angles onto the main spars Category: Spar

Drilled, cleaned and clecoed the tie downs and angles onto the main spars. Hand-primed the surfaces that were touching.

May 18, 2012 Fitted the backing strips onto the end caps with double sided tape Category: TrimTab

Fitted the backing strips onto the end caps with double sided tape

Apr 22, 2012 Clecoed the skin on top and bottom, riveted the skin stiffeners on, started riveting ...

Category: TrimTab

Clecoed the skin on top and bottom, riveted the skin stiffeners on, started riveting the skin on to the main spar.

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Apr 16, 2012 Our wedding Anniversary! Took the stabilator apart after marking all the parts as top ...

Category: TrimTab

Our wedding Anniversary! Took the stabilator apart after marking all the parts as top, bottom, right, left, etc. Drilled balancing bar. Started cleaning and de-burring all the parts

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Apr 14, 2012 Ken's Birthday! Put the trim tab together, drilled #40, then #30, took it apart and ...

Category: TrimTab

Ken's Birthday! Put the trim tab together, drilled #40, then #30, took it apart and clecoed it ready for priming

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Apr 12, 2012 Drilled out the second side of the stabilator to #30 and clecoed

Category: Stabilator

Drilled out the second side of the stabilator to #30 and clecoed. Started laying out trim tab.

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Apr 05, 2012 Heather helping - drilled and clecoed the top side of the forward skin of the stabila ...

Category: Stabilator

Heather helping - drilled and clecoed the top side of the forward skin of the stabilator

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Mar 19, 2012 Drilled #40 and clecoed bottom side of the forward skin of the stabilator to the fram ...

Category: Stabilator

Drilled #40 and clecoed bottom side of the forward skin of the stabilator to the frame and forward ribs. Tied strings to the forward ribs to be able to line them up with the holes in the skin when we do the second side.

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Mar 06, 2012 Had to call Randy again with a question on modifying the rear skins for the stabilato ...

Category: Stabilator

Had to call Randy again with a question on modifying the rear skins for the stabilator. Did need to remove extra material in the center which was not noted in either the text or the figures. Drilled #40 and clecoed the lead skin to the top side of the frame.

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Feb 28, 2012 Fit the rest of the stabilator together (parts diagrams 2 & 3)

Category: Stabilator

Fit the rest of the stabilator together (parts diagrams 2 & 3). Called Randy with some questions on which hole rib 1 went into on the rear spar and where the channel stabilizer went.

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Feb 09, 2012 Took the rudder apart and deburred all holes and smoothed all edges Category: Rudder

Took the rudder apart and deburred all holes and smoothed all edges. Primed the inside of all parts.

Feb 06, 2012 Rolled the front end of the rudder skin and fit it to the frame

Category: Rudder

Rolled the front end of the rudder skin and fit it to the frame. Drilled all the holes to #40 then #30 and clecoed the rudder together

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Jan 26, 2012 Drilled and clecoed the skin to the vertical stabilizer frame

Category: VStab

Drilled and clecoed the skin to the vertical stabilizer frame. Removed and deburred all parts. Removed the plastic from the back of the skin and on the front from around the rivet holes. Sprayed the parts with the 2 part epoxy primer.

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Jan 14, 2012 Drilled all holes with the #30 drill, cleaned and deburred all holes

Category: VStab

Drilled all holes with the #30 drill, cleaned and deburred all holes. Sprayed all parts with 2-part epoxy and let dry.

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Jan 12, 2012 Laid all the pieces out and checked how they all fit together

Category: VStab

Laid all the pieces out and checked how they all fit together. Transfer drilled the stabilizer bars on the rear spar and clecoed the entire frame together.

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Jan 10, 2012 Put in flange bushings - doing it with the nut and bolt worked, but the bolt was stuc ... Category: VStab

Put in flange bushings - doing it with the nut and bolt worked, but the bolt was stuck pretty tightly in the bushings. Clecoed the lower ribs to the front spar of the vertical stabilizer.

Jan 08, 2012 Pulled all the parts for the vertical stabilizer frame and laid them out on our work ...

Category: VStab

Pulled all the parts for the vertical stabilizer frame and laid them out on our work surface to see how they fit together. EAA Technical Counselor stopped by with a copy of AC 43.13 - 1B/2A - Aircraft Inspection, Repair and Alterations. He went through the steps we'll need to follow:

1) fit pieces together & Cleco

2) drill as necessary

3) take apart and clean/debur

4) spray the inside of ALL parts with 2-part epoxy primer (most of the S19s life will be in Florida. This was recommended to reduce the likelihood of corrosion). This will add to the base weight but will be well worth the effort.

5) reassemble and cleco

6) rivet

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