Today we completed prep'ing the left elevator parts which included dimpling, and priming. While these parts were drying, we started riveting the stiffeners to the right elevator. We then built elevator frames per the plans, rivited stiffeners to left elevator. Both elevators are all assembled with clecos. Tomorrow, we will complete both elevators completing the riveting process.
Back-riveted stiffeners to right and left elevator skins
Hinged 2 x 8 mounted to workbench to bend edges of HS
Elevator control horn mounted to right elev. understructure