JVL’s RV-14: Wings, Outboard Leading Edge (Part 19)

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.

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Wings, Outboard Leading Edge (Part 19)

I finished dimpling the Right Outboard Leading Edge Skin during today’s session. I used the DRDT-2 to dimple most of the holes; however, a few holes were to close to the leading edge bend to use the machine. So, to dimple these holes, I used the Cleaveland Aircraft Tool Close Quarters Die Set.

Here is what I used.....

This is a short video from Mike at Cleaveland demonstrating how to use the tool correctly.....

Lastly, here is a couple of shots of the Right Outboard Leading Edge Skin after it was completely dimpled. The last “process” is the clean the edges of the Skins..