JVL’s RV-14: Fuselage, FWD/MID Side 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.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Fuselage, FWD/MID Side Structure (Part 18)

I spent tonight’s session by beginning the prep work for all the parts shown in the picture below. Many of the parts needed to be separated into multiple parts and pieces. Once they are all separated, there will be a total of 26 individual parts. After completing this session (and the next session) all the parts will be separated, dimpled and edge cleaned.

1. F-01400A-L & -R, Skin Stiffeners

2. F-01400B-L & -R, Skin Stiffeners

3. F-01400C-L & -R, Skin Stiffeners

4. C-01422, Canopy Latch Brackets

5. F-01433, Flap Block Brackets

6. F-01422-L & -R, Fuselage Side Ribs

7. F-01491-L & -R, Fuselage Side Ribs

8. F-01492-L & -R, Fuselage Side Ribs

9. F-01413-L & -R, Stiffeners

10. F-01461A-L & -R, Roll Bar Angles

11. F-01461B-L & -R, Roll Bar Angles

12. F-01460-L & -R, Intercostals

13. F-01420-L & -R, Arm Rests