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Date:  10-20-2008
Number of Hours:  4.50
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Brief Description:  Put wings back in jig, rivet more ribs

Well I realized today that I still can't rivet my outboard aileron pocket rib into place because it will interfere with the jig. But I did match drill them (correctly this time). It will be easy enough to attach permanently later because it's easily accessed.

I riveted the outboard rib to the main spar. I'll do the rear spar later after skinning the wings. I also riveted the inboard center double ribs. I riveted the remaining rear ribs with the wings on the table. Then with Andrea's help we put the wing frames back in the jig. The wings were once again leveled, clamped into place, supporting legs shimmed and plumb bobs secured to the outboard ends.

It's kind of nice to be putting the wings together for the last time. I've taken them apart and put them back together so many times I think I could do it in the dark!

I riveted the right wing center ribs into place starting at the inboard and working out in sequence. I was able to squeeze the top 3 center rivets but the edges needed to be driven. Same with the bottom 2 center rivets.

Next I'll rivet the nose ribs starting at the out board and working in.
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Outboard Airleron Pocket Rib

Outboard Airleron Pocket Rib

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Getting Wings Ready to Put Back in Jig

Getting Wings Ready to Put Back in Jig

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Putting the Wings Together One Last Time

Putting the Wings Together One Last Time

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