Vertical Stabilizer Final Assembly

DATE: 2024-08-16 TIME: 3:00

EJ came to help today so we completed the assembly of the VS skeleton and then cleco attached the skin ready to start riveting. No question the work goes faster when there are 2 people, particularly with the rivet bucking.

VS: Starting The Skin Riveting Process 1

VS: Starting The Skin Riveting Process Using Swivel Header Rubber Encased Mushroom Set

VS: Good View Of Riveted Skeleton Ready For Skinning

VS: Another View Of Riveted Skeleton Ready For Skinning

VS: Riveting Inspar Rib to Forward Spar

VS: Riveting Inspar Rib to Rear Spar / Removing Clecos

VS: Deburring Rudder Stop Parts

VS: Prepping Lower Rudder Hinge Assembly

VS: Bringing The Skin Over Ready To Cover Skeleton

VS: Folding Right Side Of Skin Over Skeleton To Cleco In Place