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RV-12iS: Rudder - 2/6/2020
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Started work on the RudderStarted work on the Rudder
Cut out the Spar Caps for the Spar.
Final Drilled the Hinge BracketsFinal Drilled the Hinge Brackets
Next, I'll separate them.
Separated the Hinge BracketsSeparated the Hinge Brackets
These will be riveted to the Main Spar of the Rudder.
Smoothed the edges of the Hinge BracketsSmoothed the edges of the Hinge Brackets
This scotch-brite wheel is now on it's 2nd RV Aircraft!
Smoothed the edges of the rudder main sparSmoothed the edges of the rudder main spar
Now ready for attaching the spar caps and hinge brackets.
Positioned the Spar CapsPositioned the Spar Caps
The Hinge Brackets will go on top of these.
Holes drilled! Holes drilled!
Ready for deburring.
Time to fit the rudder hornTime to fit the rudder horn
It will be riveted to the rudder spar.
Final drilled the Rudder Horn to sparFinal drilled the Rudder Horn to spar
Ready for riveting!
Clecoed the spar caps and hinge bracket into placeClecoed the spar caps and hinge bracket into place
Now for the ribs!
Trail fit of the rudder spar to the vertical stabilizerTrail fit of the rudder spar to the vertical stabilizer
I used a tie wire to fish it in to place.
A handy tool for holding tiny washer in tight placesA handy tool for holding tiny washer in tight places
These are available at Aircraft Spruce.
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