JVL’s RV-14: Fuselage, MID Lower Structure (Part 18)

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.

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Fuselage, MID Lower Structure (Part 18)

To start this session, we started working on the F-14123 Power Outlet Bracket. The edges were cleaned, holes deburred and #40 holes dimpled.

These are the F-14145 Step Attach Angles. The two angles were also prepared by cleaning the edges, deburring the holes, and dimpling the #40 holes. NOTE: these Angles are only necessary to install on the Tri-Gear.....UNLESS the Tailwheel builders wish to install the optional F-00018-L & -R Tail Dragger Steps. I will be installing the steps, so I prepared the Angles

Here is a view of the other side of the Angles.

Below is the huge F-01484 Center Bottom Skin after being treated with Alumiprep and Alodine. It is now hanging up to dry.

The two pictures below show all the parts I prepared in Parts 16 and 17. They are also hanging up to dry following treatment with Alumiprep and Alodine.