17th January 2010

Center section fix complete, moving on

Hours: 6.1 | Posted in Center Fuselage

Completed the center section fix today by etching & priming the new right side pieces, then riveting to the center section bottoms.  Put the center section bulkhead back into the assembly and drilled the side plates, this time double- and triple-checking for correct orientation.  The primer didn’t seem to go on as well as it did on the last batch of parts (perhaps it’s time to completely pull the gun apart and solvent-clean it?), but hopefully it’ll dry harder over time.

Countersunk the forward row of holes on the bottom of the center section, then pulled the whole thing apart to begin the deburr/dimple/etch/prime process.  Deburred the center section bulkhead and started on the seat ribs, before it was time for dinner.

Replacement aft side riveted in place Right side plate drilled to center section Center section fixed Disassembled for deburring

To do list:

  • countersink inside of center section bulkhead flange at outermost 5 rivets
  • buy 1.5″ hole saw for step tubes
  • drill to final size all holes for nutplates & screws
  • determine what parts need to be painted with interior color (center section sides?)

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