A few details to finish before the rudder parts are ready for priming. Carolina is making the R918 flanges that will attach the composite lower rudder tip. These pieces are cut from long piece of sheet aluminum that is already the correct width. Cut to length, clip off a corner, and viola! left and right R918s.
I guess Carolina didn't see the sign: "You must be this tall to operate this machine."
Then the 709 rudder horn brace (the part with the big hole) is trimmed and clecoed into place behind the 405 rudder horn.
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| Still more match drilling |
The complete R918s are match drilled to the rudder bottom rib which, of course, triggers a new round of vacuuming.
Are those really house shoes in my shop?
Finally, the rudder pieces are disassembled and roughed up with Scotch-brite to prepare for the priming.
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| Prime away! |
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