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, August 6, 2020
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Fuselage, Rollover Structure (Part 5)
Next, the FWD and AFT Roll Bar Assemblies were clecoed to the F-01231D Roll Bar Bases to be match-drilled. There are lots of holes to match-drill in this location also. Because of all the clecos holding the assembly together, you will have to use a 6” or 12” drill bit. The plans suggest using a 12” bit, but I used a 6” inch bit and it worked out just fine…..gives you a little more control when you’re drilling (either will work - just your preference). This picture shows the outside of the right (copilot) side…..
…..and the inside of the right (copilot) side.
This is the outside of the left (pilot) side…..
…..and the inside left (pilot) side.
The next two pictures show the F-01432A Roll Bar Brace Assembly clecoed to the F-01475 Top Skin and the F-01406C Bulkhead. (The left and right brackets were previously riveted to the Roll Bar Brace Assembly).
Here is the other end of the Assembly clecoed to the FWD and AFT Roll Bar Assemblies. (Additionally, here are a few of the 426 rivets used on the FWD Roll Bar Assembly and the CS4-4 rivets used on the Window Shims and AFT Roll Bar Assembly).
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