Brief Description: Align and Bolt Stabilator Forward Spar to Fuselage
File port stabilator skin to minimize center gap (0.015") between stabilator forward spars. Aligned XNS-T02-02 Forward splice plate with forward spars. Drilled initial alignment with #40, updrilled to under 3/16 then reamed to 3/16". Drilled lower bulkhead/skin rivet to relieve shop head interference with bolt head.
Removed and deburred stabilator forward spar, including using a chip chaser between spar plates.
Installed bolts with washers and nuts, but did not torque to 5.5 nm - will get helper to assist.
