January 21, 2016 update: aft deck riveting, top skin prep and riveting

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Productive Day: Completed riveting of the aft deck and associated parts, with a few exceptions (ran out of AN470 AD 4-7 rivets, more on the way).   Deburred, dimpled, prepped, primed the top skin.  Riveted the F 01475A doubler, F14131 Rib and F01486F stiffener to this skin.   Some prep of left top side skin.   I drilled and replaced the rivets in photos below that have smileys - had to modify my technique.  In one case I replaced with a CherryMax rivet that was slightly oversized.

January 20, 2017: visit from Vic Syracuse, wiring bundle, rudder cables

Corrected one error - the tube from left static port to t-fitting had a "low spot" - re-cut and re-positioned this tube to eliminate that.  Visit from Vic Syracuse - Vic made some suggestions on improving the appearance of a few rivets.  "good to go" on rest of the tailcone.  Completed the standard wiring and added some extra wires for future wiring needs.  I made a bundle consisting of 3-conductor 20Ga shielded cable, and  discrete 22ga wires (red/black/white) and placed this from aft bay along the right j-channel forward (see photos).   Completed placement of rudder cables and guides.

January 14-18, 2017 Update: tailcone riveting, static ports,

January 14: After some travel and a "down" weekend due to flu bug:  Continuing to do riveting on the tail cone.   Working on wiring harnesses in the aft fuselage as this progresses.

January 15:  Continuing riveting tailcone section and placing the wiring harnesses.   Nearing completion of this section.   I will have Vic Syracuse visit late this week to inspect progress.

January 16:   More riveting on the tail section.

January 17:  Placed the Cleaveland Air static ports in location normally used by Vans: I am using their EFIS kit for the static and presumably pitot as well.   Used JB Weld epoxy after drilling hole to spec (1/4") and roughing up the surfaces with Aluminum oxide sandpaper and cleaning with MEK.

January 18:  Installed Static tubing, attached to the static ports.  It looks really good!

January 1-2 2017 Update: lower side skins

January 1: Continued work on riveting structure, right lower side skin attached.   Riveted F-01412 bulkhead to aft bottom   skin and attached this skin to the remaining structure.

January 2: Extensive riveting (mostly backriveting) of skins to bulkheads.   Used MK-319-BS and MK-321-BS in some areas where reach of the called out rivets made for smaller shop heads or rivets were very hard to buck.  A few "oops" rivets needed and a couple of skin dings where rivet partner   (KLB) and I miscommunicated.

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