-Removed threaded rod ends from unsatisfactory W-818 pushrod assemblies & ordered some more 4130 tube to redo the rods. -Set the W-716 Aileron pushrod length & tightened jam nut -Bought the required 38mm (1.5″) holesaw, cut out fuel tank sender…
Month: July 2024
-Primed then drilled & attempted riveting W-808 Aileron pushrod however as with many others I couldn’t get satisfactory rivets & due to expansion inside the pipe can’t remove the unsatisfactory rivets so looking into getting replacement pipe, cutting the rod…
-Clecoed RH wing upper skins in place -Made paper gauge for marking aileron pushrod ends for drilling & marked drill holes -Fitted VA-111 rod ends and drilled pipe to rod ends #40 -Opened up rod-rod end holes to #30 &…
-Tidied up the garage & stored the LH & RH wing lower skins now they’re primed -Flipped the wing back over & turned around to make access to the upper surface easier -Temporarily fitted the fuel tank & started to…