June 22, 2012 Marks the wing/body Join.
First, thanks to Jim, Paul Dees, Len Baron and Dan Thomas for joining me for the plan thought up a couple days ago to join the wings to the fuselage! No way I could have done it myself. Everything went smooth. Jim and Dan are experienced airplane builders and all of us work at Boeing. There was some grunting and moaning but we got a plan, thought it out and got everything pinned in place and fastened. WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT! It feels really good to get this done and timing has to be precise as once the wing is in, access is extremely limited in critical areas. It was perfect!!
Wing installed, (2) leading edge (LE) fasteners, (12) shear load fasteners on LE, (2) trailing edge (TE) fasteners.
Also, thanks to Nick Smith for helping to resolve rudder system deflection clearance issue (can be viewed in photos). Thanks to Kurt for Brake system check and other work.
Post wing/body join accomplishments: elevator push rod, trim wheel, cables, springs, electrical for lights, cables, systems tunnel clearance and fastened. Full rudder systems check, rudder deflection check/repair. Fabricated rudder stops, headlight/camera electrical bracket run, headlight mounting bracket, extra fiberglass on wingtip protectors for aileron counterbalance stay out area, and closed foam on systems center tunnel.
Another good couple days. When I find the keys on the shelves somewhere, I can have engine run up milestone, but a few other items to cover first. :)
Sorry to get carried away but over 30 photos added at the end of this album.
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