As shown in Figure 1, mark a mark on each longeron 20 11/16" from the end. This mark is used to locate the bend made in the next step. These angles are now the F- 1032-L & R Longerons.

Drill a 1/4" hole (first drill a #40 pilot hole) in each longeron located according to the dimensions in the blowup, then remove the shaded area indicated. Finish the edges smooth. The notches provide clearance for the F-1011C Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment Bars.

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Place the F-1032-R Longeron in a aluminum padded vice, as shown in Figure 2, with the mark at the end of the jaws. Pre load the longeron in the direction shown (sideways in the figure, but down when the longeron is in the plane) and, using a rubber mallet, strike the longeron firmly near the bend mark.

Check the angle against the F-1073-R Skin, as shown in Figure 3, and adjust if necessary.

Bending an angle can also cause it to bend in a 90° to the intended bend direction. If this is the case for the longeron, place it back in the vice and straighten out the unwanted bend. Make sure the intended bend angle hasn't changed.

Note: This is my builders log and is not Intended to replace Vans Construction drawings

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