JVL’s RV-14: Fuselage, Baggage Area (Part 3)

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, January 10, 2020

Fuselage, Baggage Area (Part 3)

I spent the session prepping parts. Each of the parts below had the holes deburred and edges cleaned. A few of the parts also had holes that were dimpled or countersunk. I will explain below....

This is the F-14141 Baggage Floor Splice. The #40 holes were countersunk for two nutplate installation (on the inside with the screw hole in the middle) and one #30 hole for use riveting to one of the Baggage Ribs.

Here’s the F-01405G Flap Motor Channel. Each flange has 10 #40 holes that were dimpled for nutplate installation.

The F-01466-L & -R Flap Motor Brackets.....

.....F-01481-L & -R Baggage Side Covers.....

.....and F-01482-L & -R Baggage Side Covers.

I also prepared the F-01447-L & -R Baggage Floors, but forgot to take a photo. I will show the two Baggage Floors during the next session after being Akzo primed. During the next session, I will treat all these pieces with Alumiprep and Alodine and spray with Akzo primer.