Bob Ellis - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

Vans RV-8 G-JBTR


Date: 2-23-2009
Number of Hours: 0.00
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Brief Description: Seat Rib Assembly

The only notes I have for the seat rib assembly are: 1. If you are using the Hooker Harness the seat belt lug needs widening. The simplest solution for me with the crotch lug was to add a 1/8" spacer. 2. While I had good access I drilled the aileron trim brackets and made the aileron trim control rod. 3. Again with good access I made doublers for the COM and XPDR antenna 4. The pneumatic squeezer made rivetting a breeze. 4. In preperation for the fuselage skins I tried the Avery 635 bucking bar for back rivetting and was very pleased with the results. This will allow me to use non-skilled buckers!

Seat Belt Lug Spacer

Back Rivet Skin

Seat Rib Assembly Complete

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