JVL’s RV-14: Empennage, Elevator (Part 14)

This blog was created to memorialize the building process of my Van's Aircraft RV-14 and to satisfy the requirements for certification in the Experimental Amateur Built Aircraft category. It will also serve as a central location for ME to reference in the future on processes and techniques I used during the build. Additionally, it will allow my family, friends, and other interested builders the opportunity to follow along during my build…..and might be helpful to someone along the way.

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Empennage, Elevator (Part 14)

I didn't make tremendous progress tonight, but at least another small step forward. I started work by clecoing the E-1008B Ribs (1/2 of a complete Rib) and E-1022 Shear Clips to the left and right Rear Spars. Once clecoed together, I used the pneumatic squeezer to set the AN470AD4-4 universal rivets. Below is the completed left Rear Spar with six Ribs and two Shear Clips. The Elevator Trim Tab will eventually get installed on this Rear Spar.

Here is a close up of two of the Ribs riveted to the Rear Spar.

Close up of the Shear Clip.....

After all the Ribs and Shear Clips were riveted, the right Rear Spar also received an E-921 Gusset. The Gusset is pictured in the photo below.