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Russ Karnap
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Date:  2-7-2018
Number of Hours:  8.00
Manual Reference:  6: Empennage
Brief Description:  Riveted all Stiffeners on both Elevator Skins

After MUCH difficulty and drilling out dozens of rivets, I finally got them all set. I believe 3-3.5 rivets are much too long and buckle too easily. I didn't have enough 3-3 rivets so I made a bunch using a jig (that I made) to grind 3.5 rivets down to about 3. Thanks Eric from Vans AGAIN for the advice on making smaller rivets. The finished heads after driving were acceptable in height and diameter. What a frustrating day, but ended well by getting them all riveted. Also, riveted the reinforcement plate for the elevator trim motor. Need to check the rivets when I'm rested. I used the 3-3.5 rivets and not sure how good they are....

I bought a 2"x8" x 8' board (straightest I could find). I had one here already. Made the brake and have it on the bench ready to try bending. Not sure when to add the RTV. After bending before final riveting, or before bending. I'm hoping I can get in there after bending to add it.
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