Tuesday, February 23, 2010

NutPlates for Wing Spar

no updates for a while, i know. i have taken on a new job so time on the RV is getting a little more difficult. PLUS, i bought a little Citabria and am busy getting my tail-wheel endorsement.
i have been spending time on the Wings but just haven't posted much!

Finally we have all the nut-plates riveted on and have done a lot of deburring on the ribs. Tad stopped by the other day and we assembled and riveted both rear spars together.
From Pete and Tad's RV-9a Build

From Pete and Tad's RV-9a Build

From Pete and Tad's RV-9a Build

From Pete and Tad's RV-9a Build

the left wing is now ready for match drilling the ribs to spar and will need to drill the conduit hole as well. most likely going with the 3/4" from Van's or something else if we can find it locally!

I sent Tad home with the right wing main ribs for homework:) I want to make sure he doesn't miss out on any of the fun of deburring! Good work Tad!