JVL’s RV-14: Wings, Outboard Leading Edge (Part 26)

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, May 11, 2018

Wings, Outboard Leading Edge (Part 26)

As I mentioned in the last Outboard Leading Edge Post (Part 25), the J-Stiffeners needed to be prepared prior to installation. During today’s session, the J-Stiffeners were treated with Alumiprep, Alodine, and Akzo Primer. The picture below show the two Stiffeners drying after being primed.

Pictured below in the Right Outboard Leading Edge with the primed J-Stiffener clecoed into place. I also painted flat black the section of the J-Stiffener that extends into the Landing Light Bay. The Left Outboard Leading Edge was prepared in the same fashion.

The two J-Stiffeners (one for the Right Outboard Leading Edge Skin and one for the Left Outboard Leading Edge Skin) will be riveted into place tomorrow.