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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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Apr 26, 2022     16-2: Top skin prep - (3.5 hours)       Category: 16: Top Skins
With the rear spar riveted I had to get the top skin cleco'd in place just to see it. Started by pulling all the blueing off the big skins. Finally had a need to use the broom stick technique, or pool pole technique for me. Worked great.

Didn't really need to put too many clecos in because it is already final sized and I'll be skipping the drilling step. I just wanted to confirm every thing lines up. It's looking awesome.

Countersunk all of the inboard holes associated with the wing doublers including the #8 fairing attach screwa. It doesn't say to, but it seemed like a good idea to spot prime the countersunk holes. With a Q-tip, it is fairly discreet.

Took the skins back off and went ahead and started dimpling the remaining holes in the ribs and rear spar.

Sanded the corners of the skins at the overlap with a palm sander. Took my time and measure as I went. I think it came out pretty well. It too aggressive, but better than full skins overlapping.

Moved the skeleton and leading edge to the cradle for the first time just to get it out of the way so I can dimple skins. It's pretty big.

Deburred edges of skins with a flat file and scotchbrite. Ready to prime skins.


 


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