We started today’s session where we left off yesterday. I guesstimated we had about 50 rivets to go.....we had 52. (Well, kinda sorta....still have to install the J-Channel, but it has not been treated with Alumiprep, Alodine, or primer yet). So, we will move on to the Right Outboard Leading Edge and do both J-Channels together at the end.
This is just a close up shot of the Landing Light Bay with the W-00017 Mount Bracket installed. I will have a few places to touch up after bucking the rivets (from the bucking bar), but I think it’s a cool shot with the flat black paint and shop head of the rivets.
Moving on to the Right Outboard Leading Edge. It’s shown below in the cradle with all the Ribs clecoed into place. This view is of the bottom of the Wing.
Below you can see a side view of the seven Ribs.
We were able to install 70 rivets before we called it a day. We will pick up here tomorrow.
*****122 Rivets Installed*****