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S18 - Fuel Tank

Fuel System

Straightening Tank Ribs Day 1

Here are all of the wings parts gathered for the next section of assembly. I had on and off again time to work on the ribs. That’s why I think this took me longer than usual as I kept getting interrupted. Either way I got 10 of the ribs done Read more…

By olanandkate, 2 monthsMay 9, 2025 ago

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Aircraft Build Time

Airplane sectionBuild time (hrs)
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 Tank66
S21 - Aileron35
Total547
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