Joshua's RV-9A Project

Removed the clecoes around the firewall perimeter, along with the lower cowling side hinges and shim strips.  Primed these and the camloc strips in preparation for riveting the firewall (after inserting sealant).

Removed the empennage; they likely will not go back on until final assembly.

Torqued & marked the rod-end bearings on the elevators & rudder.

Riveted the VS forward attach bracket to the VS, and riveted/bolted the rear attach angle to the fuselage aft deck.

Drilled/countersunk/dimpled the VS tip; set that aside with the HS tips to await fiberglass finishing.

Countersunk the emp fairing attach holes for tinnerman washers.  Drilled and riveted the emp fairing nutplates on the VS.  I’d like to get the entire empennage group tips smoothed, sprayed and riveted on, and take them to the hangar to stash with the wings.

Torqued & marked the brake line connections at the calipers.  The brake system could be filled & bled at any time.

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