Andre Burger - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log

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Date: 5-1-2009
Number of Hours: 6.00
Manual Reference: 8-40
Brief Description: Riveted cooling ramp assembly

Cleco'd the cooling air ramp to the fuselage and final drilled the aft holes for blind rivets. Removed it and deburred the holes. Applied fuel tank sealant to the forward L.G cross member and forward floor panel where they contact the ramp and Cleco'd it in place. Riveted the ramp to the fuselage as per instructions. Applied a bead of fuel tank sealant along the full length of the cooling air ramp on both sides where it contacts the forward bottom skins. Turned the fuselage upright.

Cooling air ramp riveted

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