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Builder Name:	Michael Yankaitis -

Project:	Rans - S-21 Outbound - VIEW REPORTS
Total Hours:	1400.5
Total Flight Time:
Start/Last Date:	Oct 14, 2019 - No Finish Date
Panel:	Apollo 80 GPS, GRT EFIS-AP

Friendly URL:	https://eaabuilderslog.org?s=MikeYRansS21

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Oct 29, 2020 elevator balance - (2 hours)

Category: Empennage

Balance elevator. Epoxy and lead shot, then spray foam cap.

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Oct 28, 2020 Elevator - trim tab - (2 hours)

Category: Empennage

Install elevator trim tab, wiring pushrod and cover. Ready for balancing.

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Apr 03, 2020 Start on Hstab - (2 hours)

Category: Empennage

Layout, flute, clean and prime Hstab components.

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Apr 02, 2020 Finish elevator - (4 hours)

Category: Empennage

Fit, prime, rivet ends on elevator. Shim under one trim tab hinge to better align top edge.

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Apr 01, 2020 Elevator - trim tab - (8 hours)

Category: Empennage

Cleco skins on elevator, make and fit trim tab. Rivet skins on elevator and trim tab. Prime end pieces.

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Mar 31, 2020 Elevator - frame - (6 hours)

Category: Empennage

Rivet elevator frame, fit skins, fit trim tab frame and skins. Disassemble and prime inside mating surfaces.

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Mar 30, 2020 Fit, cleco, then prime elevator frame - (2 hours)

Category: Empennage

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