Tonight I got the bagagge compartment rib structure assembled and riveted to the bulkhead forward of the baggage area Power outlet bracket Riveted part of the aft landing gear brace to the seat rib Assembled the loading step mounting structure. I realized there were a few parts I forgot to prime the other night.
Wendy helped me dimple the holes in the bottom center skin Back riveted stiffeners, nutplates and doubler plates to the center skin Riveted landing gear brace to the center skin Wendy helped me rivet the seat ribs to the center skin Seat ribs and bulkheads riveted to the center skin
Today Wendy and I finished riveting the ribs into the left and right tanks. We still need to rivet the J-Stiffener and attach bracket on the right tank. Then i’ll install the vent line and fuel float sensor. Then it will be time to close up the tanks.
Wendy laying down tank sealant Left fuel tank with ribs installed
Today Wendy and I continued riveting the fuel tanks. We were able to rivet all the stiffeners, the fuel cap flange and the drain flange on both tanks. We also got started riveting the ribs into the left tank, but we ran out of steam for the day. We’ll continue riveting them in tomorrow.
Wendy standing proud next to the tank skin with the stiffeners, and flanges riveted in Left tank with some of the ribs riveted in
Today Wendy worked with me in the shop. First we dimpled both of the tank skins. Then we began the tank riveting process by riveting the parts onto the inboard tank ribs
Wendy applying tank sealant to the mating surfaces we're about to rivet together Fuel tank skins dimpled
Today Wendy came down to the shop to help with another riveting session. We got the leading edge of the right wing riveted on. Time to start on the fuel tanks =)
Both wings, with there outboard leading edges riveted on
Wing cradle Wendy helping me rivet the left leading edge to the wing assembly Leading edge riveted on You cant see it in this picture but the lens is cracked near one of the holes. I'll have to order a new one and remake it :(
Today Wendy came down to the shop to help me rivet the right leading edge together. She really is my “Rosie the Riveter”!
Wendy bucking the rivets
Today Wendy helped me for round 3 of the riveting of the top wing skins. We managed to get all the rivets in the top right skins driven. Now it’s on to the leading edges!
We were having fun! Wendy doing her Rosie the Riveter pose!
Today Wendy helped me for round 2 of the riveting of the top wing skins. We managed to get all the rivets driven. Tomorrow we’re going to try and knock out the right wing.
I've got the best wife!