Elevators

The previous builder started on the elevators and some parts were already riveted.  The tips were riveted, nut plates on one trim doubler were riveted and the control horns were riveted to the front spar.  The plans were marked as to what steps were completed but decided to start from the beginning to double check it all for my peace of mind.  Since today felt like Christmas in May I had to use the clecos to put some parts together.


First was to cut this ribs then celco.  They were already cut, deburred, match drilled, and numbered to include left or right.

Next, The elevator ribs get clecoed to the front and rear spars and bottom skin. All ribs, skins, and spars were previously matched drilled, deburred, and dimpled.

Wow that picture is dark.  The garage is stadium bright which doesn't show in the picture.  Any suggestions anyone?  There a 4 Lithonia LED 4000k 4 ft fixtures in the double car garage.  Each fixture has 2 LED stips in them.  

After this picture, the shear clips when in then I called it a night at 2330.  I was still running on excitement with this first assembly.  I'm sure the tail cone wont go this fast.  The elevators went together quick since most of the work had already been done. Just going through the process of making sure all parts are accounted for and all steps were completed.  Although some parts were already riveted (elevator tip assembly, control horn to forward spar, and right trim nut plates), I plan to prime it as is .  Everything else except elevators was primed by previous builder.

Amazing how strong and stiff these parts get once clecoed together.  Certainly developing the grip of death.