JVL’s RV-14: Fuselage, MID Lower Structure (Part 2)

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.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Fuselage, MID Lower Structure (Part 2)

I started today by finishing the edge work and hole deburring on the remaining Baggage Rib and Outboard Baggage Rib that I didn’t get to during the previous work session. Here are the completed Ribs.

Next, I moved on to preparing the F-01416 -L & -R Seat Ribs. I deburred all the holes and dimpled the #30 and #40 holes in the ramped and lower flanges according to the plans. I still need to clean the edges and then the Ribs will be ready for Alumiprep, Alodine, and Akzo Primer.

Finally, for this session, I prepared the three F-01417-L and three F-01417-R Seat Ribs. I deburred all the holes and dimpled the #30 and #40 holes in the ramped and lower flanges according to the plans. As with the Seat Ribs above, I still need to clean the edges of these six Ribs also. Once the edges are clean, these will also be ready for Alumiprep, Alodine, and Akzo Primer.