Sunday, March 5, 2017

Flap and Aileron Fabric Plates Installed

The two aileron and one flap pulley fabric mounting plates were drilled and deburred.  The plates were dimpled for flush mounted rivets and the mating surface was either dimpled or countersunk to match the plates.  All the parts were then removed and the mating surfaces were sanded with 220 grit sandpaper and then cleaned with acetone.  Hysol epoxy was spread on the mating areas and the plates were riveted into place with the appropriate flush mount rivets.  After the epoxy was given some time to set up, the excess epoxy was either removed or filleted.  Hours: 2

Ed applying Epoxy for one of the fabric plate installations

Flap pulley fabric plate installed

Aileron top pulley fabric plate installed

Aileron bottom pulley fabric plate installed

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