In this log entry I’m working on one of the F1 Rocket elevator mods to stiffen the elevator skins in the area of the counterbalance skin (E-713) and tip rib (E-703). See the diagram below to see the skin stiffener (red) and doubler (green). In the picture below, you can see that I start with a […]
Elevator balance weights and Riveting
Tonight I had a bit of time to do some quick riveting on some elevator parts. I started with finishing the elevator trim motor cover plate by riveting on the Z-channels. Next I riveted right elevator E-703 and E-704 tip ribs together to form their assembly. I then moved on to riveting the E-709 rib […]
F1 Mod – Trim Motor Bracket and Trim Tab Spar Stiffener
Tonight I was able to tackle a few little jobs on the left elevator. I started by working on the elevator trim motor support which is mounted on the trim cover plate (E-616PP). There are a few things to be careful of when doing this. I recommend that before doing this, you go and read a few […]
Right Elevator – Counterbalance and Input Horn
Today I was working on the right elevator. In particular I was fitting the WD-605-R-1 elevator horn and also working on the counterbalance area on the tip. With all the parts being pre-drilled this work is pretty self-explanatory. The only words of wisdom here are to use lots of clecos to hold everything nice and […]