Clecoed skeleton of rudder assy. to the Rudder Skin. Drilled/reamed all holes to final size.
Disassembled all parts for deburring and clean up. Found that I had not properly smoothed the edges of the R-801PP Rudder Skin.
Began to dimple rudder skins and underlying skeleton parts. I expect to use the pop rivet dimpling toll for come close areas at the back of the bottom rib.
Enlarged the hole made in the forward flange of the bottom rib to allow entry of the rod end bearing that will be the bottom hinge of the rudder.
Pictures show the rudder assembly clecoed together.
The bottom of the rudder showing the Rudder Horn, Rudder Brace, Bottom Rib and Fairing Strips.
The top of the rudder shows the top rib and the counter weight cover. The cover will eventually be covered by a fiber glass fairing.
The counterweight is used to give the controls proper feel and prevent control flutter at high speeds.
