Robert Lussow - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

Bobs Ten


Date: 10-17-2013
Number of Hours: 1.30
Manual Reference: 23-2.2>4
Brief Description: Fabricate Aileron Torque Tubes

1618 - 1736 Verify torque tube correct length, 90 5/8", 2x. torque tubes were previously cut and primed. Layout six holes on each end using paper tape template. Center punch hole locations. Drill holes using #40 drill, drill press, V blocks. Install threaded ends into torque tubes to shoulder. Match drill rivet holes using #40 drill, cleco every hole. Final drill all holes using #30 drill. Debur all holes, vacuum dust from torque tubes. Cleco threaded inserts into place. Install rod end bearings. Verify finished nominal length of 94 7/16", center to center. Rivet threaded inserts to torque tubes using p-rivet puller and MSP-42 rivets, 24x.

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