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RV-9A: Center Section - 9/26/2008
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Trimmed the F-916 R & L floor ribs for the counduit holeTrimmed the F-916 R & L floor ribs for the counduit hole
This was fairly easy. I cut the left floor rib to fit and then used it as a pattern to cut the right floor rib (in reverse of course).
Clecoed in the F-725, 726, and 727 baggage ribsClecoed in the F-725, 726, and 727 baggage ribs
Here I clecoed the F-725, 726, and 727 baggage ribs to the F-705 rear spar bulkhead. Now it's time for conduit holes.
I cut the conduit holes on floors, front and backI cut the conduit holes on floors, front and back
Pretty much the same drill here. I used my dremel tool to cut the hole on one rib and then used it for a pattern for the other.
Clecoed the F-705 bulkhead and ribs to the aft ends of the F-915/916 seat ribsClecoed the F-705 bulkhead and ribs to the aft ends of the F-915/916 seat ribs
This was a little bit difficult, especially trying to insert those small F-916C spacers behind the front floor ribs. I cut my fingers twice on the stiff back baggage ribs trying to put the clecos in. I should have sanded the edges on these dudes first. The F-916C spacers that go behind two most inner front ribs were too wide, hitting the edgs of the seat belt brackets. I couldn't get a cleco in the holes. I had to take them out and trim off one of the edges on each.
Here's a side shotHere's a side shot
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