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MIKE HOWE'S RV7
CONSTRUCTION RUDDER Rudder Page 2 Rudder Page 3 Rudder Page 4 Rudder Page 5 Rudder Page 6
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December 1, 2001 Have had a few days off and am ready to start on the Rudder spar.
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Cleco the R-608, R-607, and the R-606 to the spar. Click here to see detailed PDF Image |
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December 1, 2001 Use a 3/8 bolt to fasten the R-405 rudder horn in place one of the Rod end bearings will work) tighten the nut to keep all the pieces from slipping.
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Fasten R-405 Click here to see details in PDF |
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December 1, 2001 Cut a spacer from .032 aluminum stock to slip under the R-405PD on the other side
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Cut a spacer from .032 aluminum stock to slip under the R-405PD on the other side |
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December 1, 2001 Align the predrilled holes in the spar, reinforcement plate and rudder horn, make sure the rudder horn is square with the spar, and final drill all the holes holding the assembly together.
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Drill horn assembly |
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December 1, 2001 Mark center line of rib to locate holes for counterweight reinforcement and 8 1/16" from front of rib and make a mark to locate position to drill holes for spar click here for PDF enlargement
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Mark R-803 Rib |
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December 1, 2001 Use side grip clecos and skin strips to center the R-803 rib on the spar and using the mark you made at 8 1/16"
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Align Spar on R-803 Rib |
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