Since the drilling of the forward fuselage is complete, dismantled parts to prepare for final assembly. Prep tasks completed as follows:
1. As side skins came off, final drilling of the skin stiffeners to the firewall weldments could be completed.
2. Separated forward fuselage frame from center section.
3. Polished edges and deburred holes in forward longerons, bulkhead gussets, instrument panel gussets, seat skins and other parts in preparation for powder coating.