Pierre van der Merwe - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

A RV-10 Builders Journey


Date: 12-3-2011
Number of Hours: 6.00
Manual Reference: None
Brief Description: Project #2 - Plan reading: Measure, Drill & Rivet

Class training project - you get three pieces of metal - 2 flat plates and 1 aluminium angle iron. The task at hand includeds match drilling pre-punched holes, measure out new holes and match drill them, then countersink the angle iron. Debur and prep all holes to ensure the are clean of burs. Dimple the holes that needs dimpling with the various dimple sizes. Lastly you rivet the piece together with the various rivets asked for - AN426, AN470 and also MSP-42's. I am pleased with the result! :-)

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