During my last building session, I was able to get the center elevator hinge bolted on the rear spar. However, at the time I was not able to torque the bolts because I didn’t have any torque seal to identify that this bolt task was complete. In my years of training as an Aircraft Maintenance […]
New Toolbox!
Today I was able to pick up a nice new toolbox for a smokin’ deal. I’m really excited to get my riveting and sheetmetal working tools better organized. Please comment, I love to hear from my readers. Thanks again for coming along for this ride, you make my work worthwhile.
New Pneumatic Squeezer!
I wasn’t able to find time to work today, but I did just receive a new pneumatic squeezer. I’m really looking forward to putting this new tool to work! Please comment, I love to hear from my readers. Thanks again for coming along for this ride, you make my work worthwhile.
Last Bit of Vertical Stabilizer Riveting
Today I’m splitting my post into 2 entries. This first part is just to document the last bit of vertical stabilizer riveting. I just had to finish up with adding rivets to the root rib at the lower end of the VS. In the picture below, you’ll note that I am using the “Main Squeeze” […]