Feb 15, 2014     Stinger assembly       Category: Tailcone

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

  Feb 14, 2014     Started working on the tailcone stinger       Category: Tailcone

Started working on the tailcone stinger. Got the pieces cut out and glued the bottom halves together.

  Feb 07, 2014     Riveted tailcone top skin       Category: Tailcone

Riveted tailcone top skin. Installed vertical stabilizer and started installing the rudder.

  Jan 27, 2014     Tailcone assembly Category: Tailcone

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

  Dec 02, 2013     Cleaned the tailcone upper skin and tabs Category: Tailcone

Cleaned the tailcone upper skin and tabs. Moved the tailcone to the lanai. Pulled parts for the upper forward fuselage assembly and started clecoing it together.

  Nov 26, 2013     Drilled the tailcone skin to #30 and clecoed Category: Tailcone

Drilled the tailcone skin to #30 and clecoed. Took skin off for cleaning/de-burring

  Nov 25, 2013     Finished clecoing the tailcone skin to #40       Category: Tailcone

Finished clecoing the tailcone skin to #40

  Nov 23, 2013     Tailcone assembly       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.

  Nov 22, 2013     Riveted bulkheads 1 and 4 together       Category: Tailcone

Riveted bulkheads 1 and 4 together. Riveted 2, 3, & 4 bulkhead tops to tailcone. Riveted rear deck together and to tailcone. Pulled top skin parts, drilled seatbelt gusset and cleaned ready for priming.

  Nov 18, 2013     Primed the bellcrank channel       Category: Tailcone

Primed the bellcrank channel. Attached the stabilator bellcranks and pulleys and riveted channel to belly skin and bulkhead #2. Clecoed and drilled top bulkheads #1, 2, & 3. Drilled tailcone longeron #40. Drilled foot steps. Cleaned all parts ready for priming.

  Nov 15, 2013     Finished riveting lower tail cone       Category: Tailcone

Finished riveting lower tail cone. Did not rivet belly corner stiffener per instructions. #3 bulkhead rib (KPFU0453) came and we drilled, primed & riveted that. Pulled parts for bellcrank channel assembly and aft stabilator push-pull tube. Cut cable holders and bushings and drilled parts as required. Primed parts.

  Nov 05, 2013     Re-installed fair leads using nuts and bolts       Category: Tailcone

Re-installed fair leads using nuts and bolts. Starting installing the deadening foam.

  Nov 04, 2013     Finished flap release tube Category: Tailcone

Finished flap release tube. Attached hardware for flap actuator - it will need to be re-done when wings are attached. Pulled parts for starting the tailcone.

  Oct 31, 2013     Our technical advisor stopped by to inspect Category: Tailcone

Our technical advisor stopped by to inspect. His comments: 1) replace the thin washer on the bolt in the middle of the gear block from a thick washer to a thin one (to gain the correct number of threads showing after the nuts are tightened). 2) Seat belt attach fittings were installed backwards - need to drill rivets out and re-rivet 3) Recommended putting 1/8" insulation on all outside skins to deaden sounds 4) Recommended replacing Tinnamens for fair leads with nut and bolt. Placed an order with Aircraft Spruce for needed parts.

  Oct 19, 2013     Finished riveting the side skins       Category: Tailcone

Finished riveting the side skins

  Oct 18, 2013     Clecoed the frame together and riveted       Category: Tailcone

Clecoed the frame together and riveted. Riveted nut plates through skin and seat belt attach channels. Started riveting side skins.

  Oct 12, 2013     Cleaned/de-burred and primed all pieces Category: Tailcone

Cleaned/de-burred and primed all pieces

  Oct 11, 2013     Drilled and reamed landing gear blocks Category: Tailcone

Drilled and reamed landing gear blocks. Transfer drilled side and belly skins to #30 where needed for riveting. Took apart and labeled prior to cleaning and priming.

  Oct 08, 2013     Clecoed the center skins, rib, etc       Category: Tailcone

Clecoed the center skins, rib, etc. in place. Joggled KPFU0428 to accommodate the longerons. Bent forward longerons using the dies. Transfer drilled #40 to bulkhead gusset and side skin. Fabricated shims and clecoed gussets and shims in place. Clecoed belly skin and gussets in place.

  Aug 30, 2013     Cut slots in and fluted the cabin wall rib       Category: Tailcone

Cut slots in and fluted the cabin wall rib. Cut apart clips. Fitted side skins to center section and decided we really need the carry through to make sure everything is in place correctly.

  Aug 24, 2013     Primed the tailcone and other misc       Category: Tailcone

Primed the tailcone and other misc. parts