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08/03/2009 - Final leak test; fitted fuel tank and inboard bottom skin

I have come through a period where I didn't take many photos; but have decided to get back into the habit even though this is the second wing and its a bit all the same.

 

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Leak test
All good this time; one screw in the inspection hatch was leaking but a quick tighten and we were done
 

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Fuel tank bolted, torqued and the screws fitted to the fuel tank
 

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Dimpled all the ribs for the top skins (dimpling of rib holed for bottom skin still to do)
 

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Scarf joint
I was a little more brutal this time around and it go the job done quicker.  It took ages last time.
 

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Inboard top skin clecoed on and riveted
You can see from the second photo how many rivets that myself and Bob managed to do before the end of the day.  A couple to drill out, but the 3lb bucking bar and large offset back riveter work a treat on this part of the job

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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