JVL’s RV-14: Empennage, Aft Fuselage (Part 23)

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.

Friday, July 28, 2017

Empennage, Aft Fuselage (Part 23)

Machine Countersink, Machine Countersink, Machine Countersink! That was the task for this session. I completed the countersinking on the F-01418B-L and F-01418B-R Longerons to fit the dimpled Side Skins. There were 144 holes in each Longeron for a total off 288 countersunk holes. I will post some pictures of the completed Longerons tomorrow.

I still have some "optional" countersinking to complete because I decided to use flush screws on the F-14112 Plate Covers. I will complete this during the next session.