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Builder Name:Greg Kochersperger   -  
Project:   Vans - RV-10
Total Hours:1320.9
Total Flight Time:1.1
Start/Last Date:Jan 15, 2021 - No Finish Date
Engine:IO-540
Propeller:TBD
Panel:Garmin G3X
 
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Jul 18, 2021     Right elevator control horn - (2.0 hours)       Category: 9: Elevators
Still waiting on the left control horn, but went ahead and finished up the right. Got the horn match drilled and riveted in place. Fairly easy to access with a bucking bar through the trim access hole. Finished riveting the skins around the end of the elevator.

Rolled the leading edge. This was a little difficult as the elevator horn is in the way of my rolling pipe. Had to cut the pipe to fit inside of the horn, but then I didn't have as much room to grip the pipe. Made do with a pair of channel lock pliers. Came out ok, but a little bit of pillowing between the clecos. Rolled the top skin edge to put a slight bend in it and it looked better. Riveted in place. Fit up against the horizontal stabilizer and quickly realized I need to not worry much about these leading edges; they are impossible to see once mounted on the stabilizer.

Looking back at these old elevators gave mixed emotions. The quality is not as good as I know I could do now, but probably not worth redoing. The parts for all new elevators add up to about $1000. Will hold off for now.


 


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