Nov 19, 2013     V stab install       Category: VStab

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.

  Jan 28, 2012     Re-assembled parts with clecos and riveted the skins       Category: VStab

Re-assembled parts with clecos and riveted the skins. We have a finished stabilizer!

  Jan 26, 2012     Skin - (3 hours)       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

  Jan 19, 2012     Clecoed the jigs to the frame and laid the skin on top       Category: VStab

Clecoed the jigs to the frame and laid the skin on top. Transfer drilled the holes along the rear spar and marked the orientation of the side skins. Pulled all the parts needed for the skin installation

  Jan 16, 2012     Clecoed the frame together and riveted.       Category: VStab

Clecoed the frame together and riveted.

  Jan 14, 2012     Cleaning and preping       Category: VStab

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

  Jan 12, 2012     Fitting       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

  Jan 08, 2012     General Starting Instructions       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 basic steps we'll need to follow:
1) fit pieces together & Clec0
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 S19's 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