|
RV BUILDER NET .COM
|
| Page 07.09 Rudder |
|
||||||||||||
| Step 1: Rivet the R-1010
Shear Clips to there respective stiffeners on the R-1001-R Skin using
LP4-3 blind rivets as shown in Figure 1. Note: The tank sealant currently sold by Van's has a working time of two hours. Steps 2 through 9 will have to be accomplished within this time. |
|||||||||||||
| Step 2: Mix (follow the
mixing directions on the can) and apply a Thin coat of tank sealant to
both surfaces of the R-1006 Trailing Edge. Cleco the trailing edge to the R-1001-R skin as shown in Figure1. |
|||||||||||||
| Step 3: Position the R-1001-L Skin on the R-1001-R Skin as shown in Figure 2. Make sure the R-1015A-L Stiffener is positioned correctly relative to the R-1015A-R Stiffener and the R-1010A Shear Clip (see Page 07.05 Figure 1) then cleco the bottom of the skin to the R-1004 Bottom Rib. Capture the left skin with the bottom cleco in the trailing edge. | |||||||||||||
| Step 4: Have someone
roll back the R-1001-L Skin so that the aft end of the bottom stiffeners
(R1015A) can be riveted. Of the two holes in the aft end of the
stiffeners, only the forward hole is riveted. Install a LP4-3 blind
rivet into this hole. Join the forward end of the stiffener to the R-101A Shear Clip with two blind rivets. |
|||||||||||||
| Step 5: Repeat for
the rest of the stiffeners and shear clips. Once again, make sure the
stiffeners are positioned correctly; the aft end of the left stiffener
on top of the right stiffener and the forward end of the stiffener under
the shear clip. Capture the left skin with the clecos in the trailing
edge as each set is riveted. When you get to the top of the rudder, make sure the R-1003A & B Top Rib halves are oriented correctly; the R1003B on top of the R1003A. |
|||||||||||||
| Step 6: Cleco the rest of the holes in the trailing edge and wipe away any sealant that squeezes out. Make sure the parts fit tightly; there should be no globs of sealant holding the skins and trailing edge apart. | |||||||||||||
| Step 7: Rivet the R-1004 Bottom Rib flange to the R-1001-L skin with the rivets called out on Page 07.12, Figure 3. The last hole in the rib flange, near the trailing edge (see Figure 2), will have to be riveted with a CCR264SS-3-2 blind rivet. There is not enough room to use a solid rivet and rivet squeezer. As the blind rivet is inserted into the hole, it will "bottom out" on the rivet in the opposite flange before the head is flush with the skin. With the rivet in the hole, squeeze the rivet slightly to create some clearance, push the rivet head flush, then finish setting the rivet. | |||||||||||||
| Step 8: Lay the rudder
on a flat workbench with the trailing edge clecos hanging just over the
edge. Place a 3"- 4" wide board on top of the rudder, with the edge of
the board resting against the clecos, and distribute enough weights
along the board to hold the trailing edge flat against the workbench. Allow the sealant to cure for a couple days before continuing. |
|
||||||||
|
Note: This is my builders log and is not Intended to replace Vans Construction drawings |
||||||||
|
Disclaimer : Information contained on this Site may be out of date and /or inaccurate - Please Confirm any important data with a reliable source. |