Brief Description: Left Elevator Trailig Edge Work
I went back to work on the left elevator after another break due to work and family commitments. I started by making the decision to trim off the left elevator tabs and create a riblet to fit into the vacancy. I trimmed off the tabs using aluminium snips, then smoothed out the skin using an edge deburring tool and an emory cloth.
Then I measured the height and length of the opening of the trailing edge area. I marked the opening dimension on a piece of 0.032 aluminium from the trim bundle to create the riblet that would fit inside. Then I cut and trial fit the piece into the opening. I had to create two riblets to get the right size and fit of the riblet.
I then trial fit the riblet into the opening and secured it with clamp clecos.