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October 2024

Wings

W-1010 Inboard Ribs Riveting Complete

I got a bit of time today to get the inboard ribs completely riveted together. I now need to go down the line and rivet/bolt each rib into place on the spar web.

By olanandkate, 11 monthsOctober 16, 2024 ago
Wings

Flap Hinge Brackets and Ribs Riveted

I got a bit of time tonight to work on the plane so I got the four W-1011 ribs rivetted to the flap hinge brackets and ribs together. I only had to redo one rivet as I wasn’t paying attention and the rib backed away from the bracket and left Read more

By olanandkate, 11 monthsOctober 15, 2024 ago
Wings

Priming Ribs Complete

I finally got some time last night to get the ribs and other components primed. I got it all put back together again so that I can start riveting soon. With Fall break and trying to finalize my MBA it might be slow go for the next couple of weeks Read more

By olanandkate, 11 monthsOctober 15, 2024 ago
Wings

Rib Deburring Complete

It’s been a long time over the past couple of weeks as I have been working on studying for my MBA and I’ve also started my commercial pilot training. I passed my CAX exam this past Friday. But over the past few weeks I’ve been spending some time here and Read more

By olanandkate, 11 monthsOctober 9, 2024 ago

Aircraft Build Time

Airplane sectionBuild time (hrs)
Avionics/Electronics9
S06 - Vertical Stabilizer22.5
S07 - Rudder34.25
S08 - Horizontal Stabilizer49.75
S09 - Elevators59
S10 - Tailcone75.75
S11 - Empennage Attach27.75
S12 - Empennage Fairings26.5
S13 - Main Spar18.25
S14 - Wing Ribs35.5
S15 - Rear Spar29.25
S16 - Top Skins32.75
S17 - Outboard Leading Edge34.75
S18 - Fuel Tank79.5
S20 - Bottom Skins42.25
S21 - Aileron35.5
S22 - Flap44
S23 - Aileron Actuation11
S24 - Wing Tip Installation15.5
S25 - Mid Fuselage Bulkheads0.25
S26 - Mid Fuselage Ribs Bottom Skins0.25
S27 - Firewall0.25
S28 - Forward Fuselage Bulkhead Ribs0.25
S29 - Fuselage Side Skins4
S30 - Step Installation2
S31 - Upper Forward Fuselage0.25
S32 - Tailcone Attach14.75
S33 - Baggage Area28
S34 - Baggage Door5
S35 - Access & Floors5.25
S36 - Brake Lines4.5
S38 - Rudder Pedals & Brake System12.5
Total760
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