JVL’s RV-14: Fuselage, FWD/MID Side Structure (Part 21)

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, October 20, 2019

Fuselage, FWD/MID Side Structure (Part 21)

All the parts and pieces that were prepared over the past few days were Akzo primed today. These are all the parts.....

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

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

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

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

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

.....C-01422T & B Canopy Latch Brackets.....

.....F-01433-L & -R Flap Block Brackets.....

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

.....F-01402-L & -R Side Frames.....

.....F-01400A-L & -R, F-01400B-L & -R and F-01400C-L & -R Skin Stiffeners.....

.....F-01461B-L, F-01461A-L, F-01461A-R and F-01461B-R Roll Bar Angles.

During the next session, I will begin preparing the F-01470-L & -R Side Skins.....dimpling, edge cleaning, Alumiprep, Alodine and Akzo prime. Once that is completed, we can start putting stuff together.