Removed and primed, painted the external steps for mating surfaces, as well as the interior parts of the steps that will be covered by the floor panels later. Then, with Paul's help, we drilled #32, reamed#30 and riveted the two external steps to the fuselage. Another task finished. Riveted a few remaining rivets in the lower F609 replacement bulkhead that I could not reach by myself. Then, finished riveting the elevator autopilot servo mounting bracket to the fuselage bottom.
Co-pilot side.
Pilot side.
Copilot side interior. Side skin rivets were in my way often.