http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com This is a website that will document and log the building process of the RV-10 aircarft. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:27:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ########################################################################## #### MOVING MOVING MOVING MOVING MOVING MOVING MOVING MOVING MOVING MOVING MOVING ########### I am moving this "Blog" of building the X-10 to a new web site, called KITLOG Pro V2.0.   Van’s offered this software for sale at a price of $49.00 dollars and because I would like a nice album of ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/06/19/x-10s-new-web-site-moving/ June 19th, 2009……. I am declaring the X_10 WINGS COMPLETED, except for final paint, and it’s time to get prepared for the delivery of the next sub-kit, the FUSELAGE sometime around the 4th of July, 2009.  Total time for the WING kit was about from November 15th to June 19th (~ 8 ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/06/19/x-10-wings-complete/ 6/10/2009 … Section OP36-3 … Steps 1 to 10 … I completed the light kit for the X-10.  Beginning with WING TIP NUT PLATE INSTALLATION step 1 to 3 by attaching the nut plates as shown on page 36-3 figure 1.  Then I created the halogen light fixture VA-194C MR16 ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/06/16/p214/ 6/09/2009 … Section OP36-2 … Steps 1 to 9 … TRIMMING THE MR16 CUP, step 1 placed the VA-194B over the VA-194C and traced an outline an then removed the “hatched” area as shown in figure 1.  CUTTING THE COMPRESSION SPRING, Step 2 I and two compression spring by cutting ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/06/16/p213/ 6/7/2009  Section  Page 24-3 Step 5 to 7. LAYING OUT THE WING TIP AFT RIVET PATTERN, step 5, I inserted the W-10016 Wing Tip Rib into the aft position  roughly 2/3/8 inch from the aft end of the Wing Tip, as shown in Figure 3 Wing TIP RIB ISO View. ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/06/07/wing-tips-section-24-3-steps-5-to-7/ 6/6/2009 … Section 24 Page 24-3 Steps 1 to 4. NUTPLATE ATTACHMENT, Step 1 I Match Drilled #40 then clecoed as I when the Wing Tip attachment holes to the existing holes in the W-1001 Leading Edge Wing Skins, W-1003- Top Outboard Wing Skins and W-1005 Bottom Wing Skins.  Now ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/06/07/wing-tips-section-24-3-steps-1-to-4/ 6/5/2009 .. Wing Tips Section 24, Page 24-2, Steps 1 to 6. WING TIP TOP and Bottom TRIM, Step 1, I trimmed the edge of the Wing Tip W-1015-L using air rotary cutting saw the edge of the fiberglass at meeting location W-1015-L  and Top and Bottom Aluminum Wing Skins ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/06/07/wing-tips-sectiuon-24-2/ 6/3/2009 …Section 23-5, Steps 1 to 4. Step 1,  FORWARD TORQUE TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY, I inserted the VA-162 Push Rod End into the Long end of the two WD-1014 Aileron Torque Tubes and then Match Drilled with a #30 drill the holes, removed the Push Rod Ends and deburred the holes. ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/06/07/flaps-section-23-5-steps-1-to-4/ 6/2/2009 … Section 23-5 Step 1 and 2. AILERON BELL CRANK BUSHING INSTALLATION, Step 1,  I Deburred the brass bushing BR-065 X .375 X 2.781 Aileron Bellcrank Bushing  and trimmed to the exact length of 2 and 3/ 4 inch and then filed the inside of the WD-421 Aileron Bellcrank ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/06/07/flaps-section-23-5-steps-1-and-2/ 6/01/2009 … Section 23-3 Steps 4 and 5…. ROD END BEARING AND JAM NUT INSTALLATION, I installed the Jam Nut AN316-4 onto the F3414M Rod End Bearing and then screwed the assembly on to the Threaded Rod Bearing AN490-HT8P for both W-1018A rod assemblies. Step 5, AILERON BELL CRANK SPACER ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/06/07/flaps-section-23-3-step-4-and-5-3/ 5/30/2009 … Section 23-3 Steps 1 to 3. Step 1,   BELLCRANK TO AILERON PUSHROD FABRICATION, I fabricated two Bellcrank to Aileron PushRods W-1018A by cutting two pieces of ST4130-035 X ½ inch to a length of 21 and 11/ 32 inches.  Step 2, PILOT-DRILL BELLCRANK TO AILERON PUSHROD, I drilled ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/31/aileron-actuators-section-23-3-steps-1-to3/ 5/29/2009 …. Section 23-2 Steps 3 and 4.  Step 3 continued, THREADED ROD END INSTALLATION,  I inserted the VA-169 Threaded Rod End into the Torque Tube end and riveted with MSP-42 pop rivets as shown in figure 2. Step 4, I first installed the AN316-6 Jam Nut onto the MD3614M ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/31/aileron-actuators-section-23-2-steps-3-to4/ 5/28/2009 … Aileron Actuators …. Section 23-2, Steps 1 to 3,  TORQUE TUBE TO BELL CRANK PUSHROD FABRICATION,  I created the Torque Tube W-1017A by cutting a piece of AT6-049 X 1 ¼ inch aluminum tubing to exactly 90 and 5/8 inches.  Step 2, using the paper cut out template ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/31/aileron-actuators-section-23-2-steps-1-to3/ 5/25/2009 … Section 22-7 Step 4 and 5. RIVETING NOSE AND TOP SKINS. With the Flap Assembly in the cradle I began by inserting and riveting the Inboard and Outboard Nose Skins FL-1001A/B and the Top Skins FL-1001-C and the edge Main Ribs FL-1005=L/R to the Main Spar flange FL-1003-L ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/25/flaps-section-22-7-step-4-and-5/ 5/24/3009 … Section 22-7 Step 2 and 3.  ATTACHING NOSE SKINS, Step 2 After applying a slight bend to theFL-1001B-L and FL-1001A-L Nose Skins trailing edges with a seamer tool.  Slipped the skin sets over the Nose Ribs and clecoed in place. ATTACHING TOP SKIN, Step 3 I placed the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/25/flaps-section-22-7-step-2-and-3/ 5/23/2009 .. Section 22-7 Step 1 I took the previously completed subassemblies and using AN470AD4-4 riveted the FL-10004 –L Nose Ribs FL-1005-L and FL-1005-R Main Ribs and Rod End assemblies, Hinge Pair subassemblies and Center Hinge subassemblies to the Main Spar  FL-1003-L as shown in Figure 1. Time for both ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/23/flaps-section-22-7-step-1/ 5/18/2009 – 5/22/2009 Section 22-6 Steps 1 to 6.  OUTBOARD ROD END RIB SUBASSEMBLY, I completed the sub-assembly step 1 by riveting the Nose Rib FL-1004-L to Doubler FL-1006 using AN470AD4-4 and AN426AD3-4.5 to the Nut Plate MK100-428 as shown in Figure 1.   INBOARD ROD END RIB SUBASSEMBLY, Step 2, ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/23/flaps-section-22-6-steps-1-to-6/ 5/17/2009 … Section 22-5 Step 5. I dimpled, deburred and the primed all the parts in the previous step including the Top and Bottom Flap Skins.  Time about 3 hours for the complex dimpling and deburring process. Flap Skins Top and Bottom, Dimpled, Deburred and Primed http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/23/flaps-section-22-5-step-5/ 5/13/2009 … 5/15/2009 22-5,  Concerning  Steps 1 to 6 I clecoed back together the Flap assembly (left and right) after previously  deburring the Hinge Brackets Fl-1007L/R, Nose Ribs FL-1004 L/R, Doublers FL-1006 L/R, Spacers FL-1008 L/R, Main Ribs FL-1005 L/R and the Main Spar FL-1003-L/R including the lighting holes.  Step ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/18/flaps-section-22-5-steps-1-to-5/ 05/11/2009 … 22-4, Step 1 and 2.  Step 1 was to trim off a small tab off all the FL-1005-R/L Main Ribs. I accomplished this with some tin snips and the task was accomplished very quickly. See Figure 1 for details on the amount to be removed.  Step 2, is ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/10/flaps-section-22-4/ 05/10/2009 …. 22-3,  Step 1 to 4.  Step 1,  Clecoed the two previously created Left Hinge Pair  Ribs sub-assembly that are made up of the FL-1004-L Nose Rib and the FL-1007 Hinge Bracket as shown in Figure 1. Then Final Drilled #30 the 1/8 inch holes in common.    Step 2, ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/10/flaps-section-22-3/ 05/09/2009 …. 22-2, Step 2 to 5.  Step 1 was previously completed as I needed the cradles for the Aileron project.  Step 2, I skipped for now and will come back to this after I unwrap the FL-1001C Top Skin and FL-1002 Bottom Skins from their plastic coating.  Step 3, ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/10/flaps-section-22-2/ 05/08/2009 … 21-7, Step 5. I removed the A-1001 Trailing Edge from both Ailerons and applied a thin coat of the “Pro-Seal” mixture and ten reinserted the Trailing Edge’s back into the Ailerons and secured with clecos and proceeded to weight down the Ailerons with a 2X6 and 1 gallon ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/10/ailerons-21-7-step-5/ 05/07/2009 … 21-7, Step 1 to 4 ….. Turned the assembly over and riveted the assigned areas and the Counter Balance as shown in Figure 1 then flipped the Aileron over and riveted (set) all the A-1004-L and A-1—1A Nose Skin rivets and tall the A-10015-R Inboard Nose Ribs and ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/10/ailerons-21-7-step-1-to-4/ 05/06/2009 … 21-6, Step 3 and 4……Clecoed the end ribs A1005-L and A-1005-R to the Main Ribs using AN426AD3-4 rivets as shown in Figure 3. Then added the Trailing Edge A-1011 to the trailing edge of the Aileron Assembly and clecoing every other hole. Finally removed the cleoes from the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/07/ailerons-21-6-step-3-and-4/ 05/05/2009 … 21-6 Completed Step 2 with for the Bottom Skin Assembly. Time only 1 hour for both Skins.  http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/07/ailerons-21-6-step-2-continued/ 05/04/2009 … 21-6, Step 2.  Clecoed at every other hole the Top Skin Assembly A-1001-L (top) to the top Flange of the Spar Assembly.   Placed AN426AD-3.3.5 rivets, secured with tape and riveted with a mush-room type set and bucked with the tungsten bar, removed the clecoes and repeated the process.  ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/06/ailerons-section-21-6-step-2/ 05/03/2009 … 21-6 Steps 1.  With the previously assembly  Spar A-1003-L in the cradle I lowered the A-1001A-L Nose Skin and attached with clecos the A-1004-L and A-1004-R Nose Ribs. Then using Blind Rivets LP4-3 I riveted the AS-1004-R Nose Rib to the Spar Assembly then riveted just the A-1004-L ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/06/ailerons-section-21-6-step-1/ 05/02/2009 … 21-5, Steps 4 and 5.  Attached the A-1004-L and A-1004 Nose Ribs to the A-1009 Counter Balance (Stainless Steal Pipe) by using three AN526C-632R8 stainless screws and three AN365-632A nuts.    Then I place the Nose Rib and Counter Balance assembly into the deburred and dimpled A-1001A-l Nose Skin ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/06/ailerons-section-21-5-steps-4-to-5/ 5/01/2009 … 21-5, step 3.  Clecoed the  A-1014 Spacer to the A-1003 Spar.   Then I riveted the two A-1008 Doublers to the A-1003 Spar and then using K1000-3 Nut-plates to the spar with the Rivet head flush on the Doubler forward side as specified in Figure 2 Attach Doublers.  Time ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/05/06/aileron-section-21-5-step-3/ 4/28/2009 , Section 21-4 Steps 1 to 3.  Attached the Bottom Skin Assembly to the Spar and the Main Ribs A-1005-L/R Assembly as described in Figure 1, page 21-4. Then final drilled #40 the common holes of the Spar Ribs to the Bottom Skin and then after disassembly dimpled both ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/29/ailerons-section-21-4-steps-1-to-3/ 4/27/2009 Section 21-3 Step 8.  Returned from Sun-n-Fun, 2009.  I completed riveting all the Rib Stiffeners A-710 to the Aileron Skins (36 total) by the “back” riveting method, leaving no dents on the thin upper aileron surfaces.  Time only 2 hours for both ailerons. Competed Back Riveting the Aileron Skins http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/29/ailerons-section-21-3-step-8/ 4/24/2009 This weekend I visited the EAA Sun-n-Fun shown at Lakeland, Florida and visited all the RV-10’s that were on display.  Had a Great Time !! Just Completed with Only 49 Hours on the Tac X-10 Cockpit Panel on Display http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/29/eaa-sun-n-fun-2009/ 4/22/2009 … Section 21-3 Steps 6 to 8 After orienting the A-1001B Top Skin and the A1002 Bottom Skins I placed and clecoed the A-710 Rib Stiffer according to Figure 4 and Section AA on page 21-3.  Then final drilled all the #40 holes common to the Stiffeners and the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/29/ailerons-section-21-3-steps-6-to-8/ 4/18/2009 Section 21-3 Ailerons Steps 1 to 5 …. Step 1, Beginning with the Out-Board Hinge Bracket I clecoed the Main Rib, A-1005-L to the Spar Assembly A-1003-L and final drill the #40 holes to be counter-sunk as shown in Figure 1. Clecoed the Out-board Bracket, A-1006 also to the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/21/ailerons-section-21-3/ 4/17/2009 … Section 21 Ailerons ….  Completed steps 1 to 5 on Page 21-2.  You need to make the Right Aileron  in tandem with the Left Aileron.  Step1, after locating all the pieces in Figure 1, I placed and clecoed the Doubler A-1008, Nose Rib A-1004L to the single Spar, ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/21/ailerons-section-21-2/ The RV-10 has an Airfoil of NACA 23013.5  and has the following properties: 1) A  maximum thickness of 13.5% of cord length 2)  A design lift coefficient of 0.33. 3)  And a maximum camber located 15% back from the leading edge. NACA 23013.5 Airfoil is determined by the follwoing: This can be defined as ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/12/x-10-naca-230135-air-foil/ 04/12/2009 … Section 20 Bottom Wing Skins ….Page 20-5 step 11.  With the Right Wing Assembly in the cradle I laid the dimpled and primed W-1028A Wing Box J-Channel Stiffener into the rib notches and then clecoed the dimpled and primed W-1005-R Bottom Inboard Wing Skin to the bottom flanges ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/bottom-wing-skins-section-20-5-step-11-right-wing/ 04/10/2009 … Section 20 Bottom Wing Skins ….Page 20-5 step 10.  After placing the Right  Wing Assembly into the custom made cradle, where it jointed the Left Wing Assembly, I laid the dimpled and primed W-1028B Wing Box J-Channel Stiffener into the Right Wing Rib notches and then clecoed the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/bottom-wing-skins-section-20-5-step-10-right-wing/ 04/09/2009… Section 20 Bottom Wing Skins ….Page 20-5 Steps 8 and 9.  Right Wing, I ground down the edges of W-1004 R and W-1005-R Bottom Wing Skins at the lap joint so as to obtain a better fit, even though the seam is on the bottom of the aircraft. This ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/bottom-wing-skins-section-20-5-steps-8-to-9-right-wing/ 04/08/2009 … Section 20 Bottom Wing Skins page 20-5 steps 1 to 7. I am building the regular X-10 wing so I skipped the Quick Build steps and just completed the necessary steps for the regular wing build.   For the Right Wing I began by placing the previously drill J-Stiffener ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/bottom-wing-skins-section-20-5-steps-1-to-7-right-wing/ 04/07/2009 … Completed step 1 on page 20-4. For the Right Wing only  I installed the following sets of wires. 1) 14 gage white 22759/16 Tensel  wire for the Duckworks leading edge 100 watts light. 2) 14 gauge for the Van’s 75 watt outboard fairing tip lights.   And when the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/bottom-wing-skins-section-20-4-steps-1/ 04/06/2009 …  Section 20 Bottom Wing Skins completed steps 2 to 6 on page 20-4. For the Right Wing, I manufactured the Flap Gap Stiffeners W-1021B R /L (the other is for the Left Wing ) as shown in Figure 1. Then clecoed the Flap Gap Stiffeners to the Flap ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/bottom-wing-skins-section-20-4-steps-2-to-6/ 04/05/2009 ….  Section 20 Bottom Skins page 20-6 Step  1.    On the Left Wing  I final drilled out the 8 access holes and access cover plate holes  using the #27 drill for the #8 screws then dimpled  with the #8 die and added the nut-plates by means of attaching with ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/10/section-20-6-bottom-skins-step-1-2/ 04/04/2009 …. Section 20 Bottom Skins Page 20 Step 11.  Installed the Pitot Tube mast that I purchased from SafeAir1.com that will hold the sensor Dynon Heated Pilot Tube.   Included with the installation kit were explicit instructions on how to mount the SafeAir1.com pitot mast.  Entrance to the Dynon Pitot ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/05/section-20-5-step-11-continued/ 04/3/2009 … Section 20 Bottom Wing Skins ….Page 20-5 step 11.  After placing the Left Wing Assembly into the custom made cradle I placed the laid the W-1028A Wing Box J-Channel Stiffener into the rib notches and then clecoed the W-1005-L Bottom Inboard Wing Skin to the bottom flanges at ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/05/bottom-wing-skins-section-20-5-continued/ 3/31/2009 … Section 20 Bottom Wing Skins ….Page 20-5 step 10.  After placing the Left Wing Assembly into the custom made cradle I placed the laid the W-1028B Wing Box J-Channel Stiffener into the rib notches and then clecoed the W-1004-L Bottom Inboard Wing Skin to the bottom flanges at ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/02/section-20-5-bottom-wing-skins-continued/ 3/31/2009 … Section 20 Bottom Wing Skins ….Page 20-5 step 10.  After placing the Left Wing Assembly into the custom made cradle I placed the laid the W-1028B Wing Box J-Channel Stiffener into the rib notches and then clecoed the W-1004-L Bottom Inboard Wing Skin to the bottom flanges at ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/01/bottom-wing-skin-section-20-5/ 3/25/2009… Section 20 Bottom Wing Skins …. Steps 8 and 9. I ground down the edges of W-1004 L and W-1005 L  Bottom Wing Skins at the lap joint so as to obtain a better fit, even though the seam is on the bottom of the aircraft. Then I deburred ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/04/01/bottom-wing-skins-section-20-5/ 3/22/2009 … Page 20-5 steps 1 to 7 I am building the regular X-10 wing so I skipped the Quick Build steps and just completed the necessary steps.  I began by placing the previously drill J-Stiffener Channels  W-1028A and W-1028B into the j-stiffener cut-out in the wing ribs and then ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/03/25/bottom-wing-skin-20-5/ 3/21/2009 Completed steps 2 to 6 on page 20-4. Manufactured the two Flap Gap Stiffeners W-1021B L/R as shown in Figure1. The clecoed the Flap Gap Stiffeners to the Flap Gap Fairing W-1021-L Then cleced Aileron Gap Fairing W-1024-L and final drilled using #40 and #30 size drill to the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/03/25/bottom-wing-skin-20-4-2/ 3/20/2009 … Completed step 1 on page 20-4. Ran the following sets of wire. 1) 14 gage white 22759/16 for the Duckworks leading edge lights. 2) 14 gauge for the Van’s 75 watt outboard fairing tip lights, 3) 14 white gauge pitot for the (+) positive, 4) 14 gauge pitot ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/03/25/bottom-wing-skin-20-4/ 3/17/2009 .. Completed steps 1 to 3 on page 20-3 about wrapping the Stall Warning wires WH-F1001 to the Pilot Tube line to prevent rubbing of the wires on the yet to be installed Stick –to-Bell crank or W-1017A. Then terminated the end with set of electrical spades ES-421-0107 and ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/03/25/bottom-wing-skin-20-3/ 03/15/2009 ….. Today I completed step 4 on page 20-2 that describes installing the Pitot and AOA lines to the Dynon heated pitot tube.  The directions only describe how to install the pitot airspeed line but I decided to drill another 3/8 inch hole install a snap in bushing and ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/03/25/bottom-wing-skins-section-20/ 3/14/2009…. I have attached the Left Outside Leading Edge to the left main spar and the Left pressured checked and tested Fuel Tank to the same left Main Spar. Time about 3 hours due to painting the inside if the leading edge and tank.   Completed Attachment of the Left Outboard ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/03/15/outboard-leading-edge-and-fuel-tank-section-17-and-18-left/ 03/10/2009 …. I purchased a set of DuckWorks Aviation LLC leading edge lights for the X-10 project.  The cost was a reasonable $85.00 dollars each for the Rectangular RV-10 Installation Kit only.  The installation instructions say that the light could be installed in only 2 hours however I found that ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/03/15/section-17-leading-edges/ 02/22/2009 … Section 18-8 Althought not detailed in  the plans design after allowing for the Pro-Seal to cure about a week I then purchased from Van’s a Fuel Tank Leak Tester Kit for $5.00 and a bicycle tire pump for $10.00.   The Test Kit contains the instructions for initializing and ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/02/22/fuel-tank-18-8-leak-testing/ 02/15/2009  Section 18-8  … After completing the Steps below for the Right Fuel Tank about 4 total hours. http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/02/22/fuel-tank-section-18-8-2/ 2/12/2009 … Section 18-8…After checking (and passing) the left wing fuel tank for leakage by means of the “water-fill” test I continued onto page 18-8 and finished “sealing up”  the left fuel tank.  Completed steps 1 to 3.  I applied a “skinny” bead of Pro Seal to the Tank Fuel ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/02/22/fuel-tank-section-18-8/ 2/5/2009 ..  Section 19 Stall Warning System. Today  I completed the assembly of the Stall Warning Switch as specified on Page 19-3 Steps 1 to 8.  Note: Steps 1 to 10 on page 19-2 were previously completed during the completion of the Outboard Leading Edge Section 17-3 step 12 including ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/02/13/stall-warning-system-section-19-3/ 2/1/2009 .. Page 18-7 Steps 1 to 3. Today I went flying for about 2 hours in Lowes Aviation C-172M aircraft.   My Other Aircraft I Fly a C172M w/180Hp Engine  After returning home I again started back to work on my X-10 project. This is where I attached Stewart Warner fuel sending ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/02/02/fule-tank-page-18-7-steps-1-to-3/ 1/31/2009 .. Page 18-6, Completed Step 1 to 6 today.  I purchased at Home Depot the following items, a tub cutter, pipe deburrer and a tubing flaring tool. After master these items I cut a piece at ¼ X .032W X 63 inches in length aluminum tubing. I then created ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/02/02/fuel-tank-page-18-6-step-1-to-6/ 1/28/2009 .. 1/30/2009 Section 18-5 Steps 5 to 9.  Using both rivets and Pro-Seal I attached the Fuel Cap Flange T-406B and the Vent Tank Bracket T-1008 to the Tank Skin T-1001-L. Then the real work began as I attached using both rivets and Pro-Seal the Tank Rib sets T-100CR, ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/02/02/fuel-tank-section-18-5-steps-5-to-9/ 1/26/2009 …  Section 18-5 Step 4. Started the completion of using the “Pro-Seal” with the final riveting of the Tank Stiffners to the Tank Skin T-1001 L. After using masking tape to shield the area and then removing the  “alodine” (shinny ) finish with the die-grinder and the proper sander ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/01/26/fule-tank-section-18-5-continued/ 1/25/2009 …  Page 18-5 steps 1 to 8…. I have begun the necessary task of “pro-sealing” the  inside of the X-10 Left Fuel Tank.   I fabricated six small pieces of .025 aluminum for sealing the holes that are found on the T-1003, Tank Outboard Rib, T-10000B Tank Inboard Rib-Aft and ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/01/26/fuel-tank-section-18-5/ 1/24/2009  ……  I have completed the dimpling of the T-110L Tank Skin, T-1002 Tank Baffles, Tank Stiffeners and the T-406B Fuel Cap wing the C-Frame and custom built table.  Then deburred and counter sunk where necessary the entire assembly. Also I completed steps 1 to 5 on page 18-5 that ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/01/26/fule-tank-section-18-4/ 1/17/2009 ….. Completed steps 5 to 6 for the Left tank on page 18-2.  After removing all the stubborn blue plastic protective warp I place the Tank Skin T-1001 L made out of .032 2024 aluminum into the cradle used for the Leading Edge Skin Assembly  and clecoed all the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/01/18/fuel-tank-section-18-2/ 1/16/2008   I completed steps 1 to 4 on page 18-2. Where applicable I used the seamer tool to straighten the fuel tank ribs. Then I fabricated the Tank Stiffners T-1011 by cutting with the band saw as described in Figure 1 saving two T-1008 Vent Line Clips that are found ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/01/18/fuel-tank-section-18/ 1/11/2009 … and 1/13 to 15/2009 …. Riveted the Leading Edge Skins W-1001 L/R to the Leading Edge Ribs W-1008 and W-1009 as described in Figure 1 and 2 page 17-4 steps 1 to 5.  Also, attached the completed assembly to the Main Spar Assembly Flanges.  Time about 10 hours ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/01/18/outboard-leading-edge-section-17-4-continued/ 1/11/2009 …  Riveted the Leading Edge Skins W-1001 L/R to the Leading Edge Ribs W-1008 and W-1009 as described in Figure 1 and 2 page 17-4 steps 1 to 5.  Also, attached the completed assembly to the Main Spar Assembly Flanges.  Time about 10 hours for both Left and Right ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/01/12/outboard-leading-edge-section-17-4/ 1/10/2009 … Completed steps 9 to 14 page 17-3.  I dimpled all the #40 holes in the W-100L/R, Splice Strip and all the Rib Flanges W-1009 L/R and W-1008 L/R.  I completed priming all parts as necessary with the DTM white primer / finisher and then riveted nut plates to ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/01/12/outboard-leading-edge-section-17-3/ 1/6/2009 … Section 17-3 Completed Steps 1 to 8 for both left and right sides of the Outboard Leading Edges. I placed the Leading Edge Skin W-1001 L into the fabricated cradle as shown in Figure 1 and added by means of cleco the five Ribs W-1009-L and R and ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/01/07/section-17-outboard-leading-edge-17-3/ 01/5/2009   I have completed Section 17 Outboard Leading Edge steps 1 to 6 on page 17-2.  After cutting the J-Channel aluminum Leading Edge Stiffener W-1026 I inscribed a 5/16 inch offset down the length of the assembly as shown in Figure 1.  Then I modified two (four actually) W-1009 L ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2009/01/07/section-17-outboard-leading-edge/ December 28 2008. ……..  Today I received a real unique treat.   During my Holiday Break 2008 I visited the Vans’ Factory where some of my X-10 aircraft was made.  I have to say that I was impressed by the overall factory operation at the Aurora Airport in Oregon, near Portland, Oregon.  ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/12/29/vans-aircraft-factory-visit/ 12/11/2008 to 12/13/2008 ….. Continued with Section 16-2 steps 5 to 8 riveting the Wing Box J-Stiffeners W-1028A-B to the Wing Skins W-1002 and W-1003 beginning with the center of each skin and working outwards using AN426 3-3.5 head rivets.  Next came riveting of the same two wing skins W-1003 ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/12/11/top-wing-skins-section-16-2/ 12/7/2008 … Beginning with the right wing first and then repeating the process for the left wing I completed steps 1 to 4 section 16-2.  Retrieved the previously created j-channel aluminum Wing  Box J-Stiffeners W-1028A-Long and W-1028-B (top right) short and placed into the notches of the Wing Ribs.  Then ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/12/07/section-16-top-wing-skins/ 12/04/2008 … Completed the final drilling of the #30,#40 and all other necessary holes that were common to the items listed in Figure 1 page 15-4. Then riveted the Inboard and Outboard Rear Spar Doublers, W-1007B Rear Spar Reinforcement Fork, Rear Spar Doubler Plate W-1007C  and the W-1007E-L assembly to the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/12/05/rear-spar-15-4/ 12/03/2008 … ….. Finished step 1 to 4 on page 15-3.  Match drilled into the Rear Spar W-1007A-L the three Rear Spar Doublers W-1007D, W-1007E and another W-1007D as described in figure 2 and 3. Then I enlarged the aileron pushrod hole found in the Rear Spar Web double plate ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/12/05/wing-rib-section-15-3/ 12/02/2008 … Completed steps 1 to 7 on page 15-2. I removed two out of four notches in the Hinge Bracket Spacer Trim for the Outboard Aileron Bracket Assembly W-1014-L/R using the band saw.  Then located two previously trimmed Aileron Hinge spacer, the W-1013C-LX and W-1013C-R Aileron Hinge Bracket sides ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/12/01/section-15-rear-spar/ 12/01/2008 … 14-5 …. Placed the gold Wing Spar on the work bench and riveted the 15 Wing Ribs 1010 .. 1012 to the Main Spar Assembly with AN470AD4 rivets as described in Figure 2 on page 14-4.  Installed and torque to 25 inch pounds each the appropriate AN3-5 .. ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/12/01/wing-ribs-section-14-5/ 11/29/2008 …. Page 14-3 riveted the Flap Hinge Rib W-1025B and Flap Hinge Bracket W-1025A to the Inboard Wing Rib W-1011-L both left and right.  The riveted the Torque Tube Support Bracket W-1029B-L Angle W-1029C , Flange Bearings, and Spacers to the above Flap Hinge Rib and Bracket. As described ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/12/01/wing-rib-section-14-3/ 11/28/2008 … Today I primed the parts of the ribs W-1010, W 1011 and W 1012 Wing Rib Spars (left and right) and the flap / aileron actuator brackets.  The process continues with Steps 5 to 8 page 14-3 riveting the parts with AN470AD4 after the primer dries.  Time 2 hours ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/11/27/wing-ribs-section-14-3/ 11/24/2008 to 11/26/2008 …. Page 14-3… Spent 5 hours deburring and removing the aladine (mirror coating) finish from all 30 of the W-1010, W 1011 and W 1012 Wing Rib Spars (left and right) and the flap / aileron actuator brackets  in preparation for priming before riveting the ribs to ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/11/27/section-14-wing-ribs/  Wing Ribs Section 14-3 11/23/20008……..Completed steps 1 to 4 today on page 14-3 . I removed or notched a small amount (19/32 of a inch)of the flange from one of the W-10101 (for both right and left sides) as described in figure 1.  Step 2 required removing the aft flange ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/11/24/122/ SECTION 14 WING RIBS……..11/22/2008 …..Today I finished steps 1 to 10 on page 14-2. I fabricated the three pieces of aluminum.  1) W-1029C angle alum. From the .063 2024-T3 ALCAD into the item described in figure 1. 2) The W-1029D Spacer from a flat piece of .063 2024-T3 5/8 by ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/11/24/wings-ribs-section-14-2/ 11/21/2008 …… Completed step 1 on page 13-5 attaching the W-1020 Tie_Down Assy Bracket and the two Bell Crank Brackets to the W-SPAR-Assy as shown in figure 1.  After priming with Sherwin-Williams B66W1 DTM Acrylic Primer/Finisher paint.  Time about 1 hour for both Left and Right Spars. Tie Down Bracket Attached ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/11/24/wings-main-spar-section-13-5-3/ 11/20/2008 ….. Steps 6 to 10 on page 13-4. I fabricated the Tie Down Bracket W-1020 as specified in Figure 2. And then match drilled the Tie Down Bracket W-1020 to the as shown in Figure 3 to the W-SPAR Assy-L and R.  After match drilling I match drilled using ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/11/24/wings-main-spar-section-13-4-3/ 11/18/2008 … Continued steps 5 to 9 on page 13-3. Machine counter sunk the fuel tank and access plate attach screw holes using #40 and #30 micro-counter sink these holes were found on the W-SPAR Assy –L and R. And then moved on to steps 1 to 5 page 13-4 ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/11/19/wing-main-spar-section-13-3-13-4/ 11/17/2008 ….. Completed steps 1 to 4 on section 13-3. Match drilled all remaining 3/32 holes in the flanges of the W-Spar-Assy L and R. Then machine counter sunk appropriate holes that are used as nut plate attachments. The micro-counter sink was set to just fit (flush setting) the AN426AD3-4 ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/11/18/wing-spar-section-13-3/ 11/15/2008 …. I completed steps 1 to 8 on page 13-2. I unwrapped the gold  anodized spars  W-SPAR ASSY-L and R. and proceeded to add the flange extension W-1006E –L and R with the appropriate rivets (36 ) AN470AD4-5 and the four spar doublers W-1006-L and R as described in ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/11/16/wings-13-2/ November 14, 2008 ……..The wings for the "x-1o" project have arrived today. The weight of the two creates were a combined 490 lbs. The shipping cost from coast-to-coast was about $430 dollars (US).  After paying freight charges the next step is doing a through inventory of all the shipped goods to ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/11/14/the-wings-arrive/ October 15th to 26th 2008…..    During the wait for the X-10 Wings to arrive I have made good use of the time by preping the Empennage parts, adding the fairing and finally adding a white primer protection coat.  I decieded on a white one step primer finisher from Sherwin/Williams paint ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/10/30/the-priming-has-begun/ 9/26/2006 ..EMPENNAGE / TAILCONE is COMPLETE !!!!!! now on to  WINGS and sections 13 to 24. I have purchased the assembly last week and after a discussion on the telephone with Van’s   I should expect delivery before November 1, 2008.  So It looks Like I have about 1 month off ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/21/empennage-tailcone-is-complete-35-months-329-hours/ 09/25/2008 …. Completed the VS-1009 Vertical Stabilizer Tip Fairing to the top of the VS-Vertical Stabilizer as described in Figure 1 page 12-4.  I closed the back of the VS-1009 Vertical Stab. By means of the similar fiber glass and epoxy used in the Horizontal Stabilizer Tip Fairings.  After sanding ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/21/empennage-farings-section-12-4/ 9/21/2008 … After trimming  I fitted  the R-1001 Rudder Bottom Fairing to the bottom of the Rudder Assembly. I do not at this time have the light that will be located at the bottom faring attachment so I have not final riveted the assembly.  Steps 1 to 4. Time about ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/21/empennage-fairings-section-12-3/ 09/18/2008 .. Steps 1 to 4. Today I attached the E-912 Elevator Tip Fairings to the E-1023 Elevator Trailing  Edges. I had to adjust and file the components in order for the  items to fit smoothly and correctly.  After I achieved the desired fit I attached the two components with ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/21/empennage-farings-section-12/ 09/13/2008 … EMPENNAGE ATTACHMENT IS COMPLETE …….. Routed the CT-Q-43 Control Cables that operate  the Trim Tabs by means of the Electric Servo Unit through the opening in the Horizontal Stabilizer HS-1002 Front and Rear Spars then through the grommet snap bushing installed in the Elevator Front Spar  and finally ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/14/empennage-attachment-section-11-10/ 9/12/2008 .. Added the Trim Bell Crank and the Trim Servo Link Assembly as described in Steps 1 and 2. Ten added the Trim Servo motor to the Trim Mount Bracket and The Trim Servo Sub-Assembly.  As shown in Figure 3 and 4 and Steps 3 and 4.  I then ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/12/empennage-attachment-section-11-9/ 9/11/2008 .. Completed Steps 1 to 8 about the Trim Servo and associated Brackets as described on Page 11-8. Time about 2 hours. http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/12/empennage-attachment-11-8/ 9/11/2008 …. Adjusted the Elevator Pushrod F-1091 to fit the 91.4 degree TEMPLATE as shown in Figure 1 and 2.  Then threaded the jam nuts AN316-6 to the Rod End Bearing MD3614M to the Rudder  as described in Figure 3  detail A.  Next mounted the Rudder to the Vertical Stabilizer ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/12/empennage-attachment-section-11-7/ 9/10/2008 … Add the Vertical Stab to the vertical stab Front Spar Attachment bracket VS-1016. And then added both Horizontal Elevators (L/R) to the Horizontal Stabilizer insuring that they still swing freely with no resistance.  Created the push rod assembly from the 1 ½” OD aluminum pipe F-1091. Riveted with ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/12/empennage-attachment-section-11-06/ 09/10/2008 ….. Checked the measurement of the Horizontal Stabilizer to insure that it is square.  Step 2, The measurement was 94 3/8 and 94 ¼  with a little (very small 1/8 “ ) adjustment the results were perfect. Added the hardware as described in Step 3 and ten match and ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/12/empennage-attachment-section-11-5/ 09/09/2008 …… Created the shims as described and completed steps 1 to 4 as described by the text and illustrations.      Attached the Vertical Stab Front Attach Bracket VS-1016 to the Horizontal  Stabilizer HS-1002 as shown in Figure 1. Created the four shims as shown in Figure 2 and then attached ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/12/empennage-attachment-section-11-04/ I purchased a new CompuTorque digital torque wrench for torquing the AN-4 and AN-4 and all other necessary nuts and bolts inthe X-10 system. The range of values is in In/Lbs (25-250), Foot Lbs and in Newtons.     CompuTorque Digital Torque Wrench on sale for only $200.00 http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/07/digital-torque-wrench/ 09/07/2008 …. Shaved the E-Drill Bushing found in the kit slightly with a fine file to have the desired 1/4” O.D. in order to fit into the VA-146 bushing. Then match drilled the Elevator Horn WD-605-L with a #19 (not #17) drill with the Elevator in the Normal Trailing position. ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/07/empennage-attachment-section-11-03/ 09/07/2008……. Attached the Eye Bolts or Rod End Bearing MD-3614M and the jam nut AN316-6 to both of the Elevators as described in Figure 1. Then mounted the previously completed Horizontal Stabilizer to the work bench with long screws and then fitted the Elevators to the Horizontal Stabs as described ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/07/empennage-attachment-section-11-2/ 09/05/2008 to 09/6/2008   I Completed the Tail Cone section Today!!!    Time about 5 Hours.  There were only about 2,000 (thousand) little rivets involved…….. !!!!! The Tail Cone Completed !! Inside the Completed  Tail Cone The Riveted Tail Top Deck Completed http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/07/tail-cone-section-10-24/ 2/09/2008……. Contined riveting the Aft Top Skin F-1075 to the Tail  Cone by means of the support Ribs F-1047B right, F-107A and F-1047B then rivet the top Skin to the Bulkhead F-1009, F1008, F1007. The other Top Skin F-1074 is not riveted at this point but is applied to the Taiul Cone during the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/02/tail-cone-section-10-23/ 01/09/2008 … I completed Steps 4 and 5 on page 10-21 by riveting the F 1032 Longerons to the Skins F-1073 L/R. The afte clecoing the F-1014 Aft-Deck with AN470AD4-6 rivets and then the F-1012D and F0101B Spacer Bar and finally the F-1009 Bulkhead as shown in Figure 3. Time ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/02/tail-cone-section-10-21-continued/ 30/8/2008 .. 1/09/2008 .. I have spent the last 3 days riveting the 2000 or so flush style rivets (470) to the Skins 1073/L/R, Ribs 1047 A,B, C, D,E,F and G, the Bulkheads 1006 (not), 1007, 1008, 10101, 1012 and 1079 and any other items that were specified in the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/09/02/tail-cone-riveting/ 08/30/2008 … I completed the Bell Crank sub-assembly as shown in the picture.  Time about 2 hours. http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/30/tail-cone-section-10-22/ 08/20/2008… Today I began the process of clecoing the parts of the Tail Cone back together as described in  Figure 1. Then I riveted the F-1047 Stiffeners to the Side Skins F-1073 L/R.  and the Forward Bottom Skin F-1078. And also riveted the Skins to the associated bulkheads F-1007 F-1006 ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/21/tail-cone-section-10-20/ 08/19/2008….. I primed some of the parts for the interior assembly of the Tail Cone.  Time about 3 hours. Primed Tail Cone Sub-Assemblies http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/18/tail-cone-section-10-19-2/ 08/18/2008 …… TBD http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/16/tail-cone-section-10-19/ 8/17/2008 … Completed steps 1 to 3 about riveting. Riveted the F-1012A & B Bulkheads and the F-1056 Rudder Stop Brace and the F-1012E Tie Down Bar as specified in Figure 1.   Riveted the Bulkheads F-1011, the F-1011A Bulkhead Stiffeners, the F1011C Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment Bars and the F-1011E Rudder ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/16/tail-cone-section-10-18/ 8/17/2008 ….  Completed steps 1 to 6 as shown. Found the Elevator Brackets F-635 and the VA-146 pulley. Then I final Drilled the parts as shown and created the Spacer F-635B. Then riveted the Elevator Bracket Assembly as shown in Figure2. Next step I riveted the F-1035 Battery/Bell Crank Plate ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/16/tail-cone-section-10-17/ 8/16/2008 …  Completed steps 1 to 8b as shown on page.   (IN PROGRESS) Create the three F-1036 Battery Channel into two F-1036 B and one F-1036 A.  Then Final Drilled the holes in F-1036-B and also Final Drilled the F-1035 Battery/Bell Crank Mount as shown in Figure 3. http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/16/tail-cone-section-10-16/ 08/16.2008 … Steps 1 to 9 are finished. Trimmed the Triangle Part of the F-1073-R as specified in Figure 1. Disassembled the Tail Cone After marking the parts according.  Deburred the parts that were in need of deburing. Dimpled the F-1106C Bulkhead to the F-1006 and the F-1106C used to ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/16/tail-cone-section-10-15/ 08/15/2008 .. Steps 1 to 5 are complete. Final Drill and then Dimpled the Cover Plate F-824B and A. Deburred F-636 and Match Drilled to the Longeron F-1037 L/R. Time only 1 hour. http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/16/tail-cone-section-10-14/ 08/15/2008 ….. Steps 1 to 7 accomplished. Fabricated F-1010D and F-1012D using A6-125X3/4X3/4 to the specifications of Figure 1 and Figure 2 Section 10-13.   The Final Drilled the F-1010A & B by means of the F-1014.  Match Drilled the holes of the F-1011B, F-1011D and F1012D.  Time 1 hours http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/16/tail-cone-section-10-13/ 08/14/2008 …. Steps 1 to 9 accomplished.    I  added the F-1009 Frame to the forward end of the F-1014 Aft Deck. I flipped over the Tail Cone then added the F-1047 A and F-1047B Stiffeners to the F-1007, F-1008 and F-1006 Bulkheads.  After this I then cleoed the Skins F-1074 ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/16/tail-cone-section-10-12/ 08/13/2008 .. Completed the steps outline on page 10-11.  Added the Longerons F-1032 R and F-1032 L too both sides and Final and Matched drilled the all the applicable #40 holes of the Skins F-1078, F1073 L and F-1073 R.  Final Drilled all the 3/32 or #40 holes in common ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/16/tail-cone-section-10-11/ 8/11/2008 …..Completed fabricating F-1056 The Rudder Stop found on page 10-10. Added F1037A / B to the Bell Cranks to the F-1029 C Bell Crank Ribs. And added the F-1028 Baggage Bulkhead Channel. Also fabricated F1010-B Spacer created out of a bar of 6061 aluminum. C Clecoed the F-1037 A/B ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/16/tail-cone-section-10-10/ Accomplished steps 1 to 5 on Section 10-9. Time about 2 hours. http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/16/tail-cone-section-10-09/ 8/9/2008 …. Completed all the Steps on this page 1 to 7.  This included placing the Left side Stiffeners’ F-1047 and the Left Skin F-1073 then match –drilling all the associated holes.  Then adding the F-1011 and F-1012A, F1012B bulkheads to the F-1079 Skins.  Custom created the Rudder Stop Brace ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/11/tail-cone-section-10-8/ 8/08/2008 …. Completed steps 1 to 7 today. Found a way to rise the work surface need to 44” above the garage floor (the plans specified at least 38”). Placed all the F-1047 Stiffeners to the Bulk Heads F-1007,F-1008 and F-1010 to the Top Skin F-1078 and side Skin Right ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/11/tail-cone-section-10-6/ 08/04/2008 ….. Step 1 Deburred F-1006 A/B/C/D and assembled as specified in Figure 1, page 10-5. 08/05/2008 … Completed Step 2 and 3 and 4 page 10-5 the 12 F1047 Fuselage Stiffeners from the supplied J-channel stock. And then added the 45 degree angle and deburred the edges. Time about 2 ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/11/tail-cone-section-10-5/ 08/04/2008 …. Added the Fix of the F-1010C Bulk Head Doublers to the F-1010 Bulk Head and final and match drill the corresponding holes with a #30 or 3/16” drill.  Then Step 3 deburred the F1008 L /R Frames and attached by means of clecos the F-1085 Rudder Cable Bracket ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/11/tail-cone-section-10-4-and-10-5/ 08/02/2008 ….. Section 10-4 Steps 1 to 5  I fabricated the F-101A Horizontal Stabilizer Attachment Angle for a the kit supplied AA6-125x1xa or 1/8”x 1”x  1” Aluminum Angle.  Then match drilled the same using the F-1010 #30 holes as a template.  Time 1 hour. http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/04/tailcone-section-10-4/ 08/03/2008 …… Completed Steps 1 to 6 Section 10-2. Visited Home Depot to purchase a 3/8” X 16 Tap for completing part F-1012E Tie Down.  After finishing Step 1 I completed Step 2 and 3 that consisted of cleco together F-1012A and 1012B and added completed F-1012E and match drilled ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/04/tail-cone-section-10-1-to-10-3/ 08/02/2008 …. Today, I completed the Horizontal Elevator Section 9-1 to 9-21. )  Steps 1 to 8 Sections 9-18 and Steps 2 to 3 Section 9-19. First I cut the Piano Hinge AN257-P3 into two 35” lengths and drill two #40 holes as specified in Figure 1.  A very ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/04/horizontal-elevator-section-9-18-and-9-20-completed/ 08/01/2008 ….. Completed steps 5 to 10.  I cut out PVC foam blocks for insertion into  the trim tabs at locations specified in Figure3. I dimpled all the holes in the Trim Tabs E-919 and the #40 holes for the Trim Tab Horns E-917 and 918. Dimpled the bottom flange ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/08/04/horizontal-elevator-section-9-17-2/ 07/30/2008  ……  Completed steps 1 to 4.  Created the15 degree bend in the E-919 and E-1020 by eye using the fluge crimper. After checking the bend I was at 14 degrees on both skins.  March drilled the edge holes using a #30 drill.  Then trimmed the appropriate amount off the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/31/horizontal-elevator-section-9-17/  07/29/2008 …. I completed step 5 Figure 4 by bending all four end tabs on E-919 and E-1019 Trim Tab Skins using the C-clamps and wedges method as explained in Figure 5.   Time 2 hours. http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/31/horizontal-elevator-section-9-16/ 07/27/2008  .. Today I manufactured the six clamping blocks as per specification Step 1 Figure 1.   Time about 1 hour. 6 Clamping Blocks http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/27/horizontal-elevator-section9-16/ 07/26/2008  … Steps 8 and 9. Trimmed the lead away from the Counter weights using a hack and jig saw.  I then followed the instructions on step 9 and attached the counter weights to the Counterbalance Skins E-913.  Time about 3 hours.  Counter Balance Weight on the E 903 http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/27/horizontal-elevator-section-9-15-2/ 07/25/2008 ….Steps 1 to 6.  I riveted the sheer clip E-1022 to the close out tabs E-1001 using the blind rivets. After making a slight bend in the leading edge of the top skin E-1001A before riveting.   I then rolled the edges before riveting with a 1-1/4” PVC plastic pipe ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/27/horizontal-elevator-section-9-15/ 07/25/2008 …. Completed step 11 by using the hex de-burred and cleaning with sand paper and then step 12 by “back riveting” the trailing edge E-1023 to the top and bottom skins E-1001.  Time about 4 hours. http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/27/horizontal-elevator-section-9-14-3/ 07/22/2008 …. Completed Step 7, 8, 9 and 10.  Cutting four PVC-750X2X5.25 blocks using the templates supplied on page 9-21.  The glued the blocks to the Elevator trailing edges at two places. Then applied a “thin” coat of tank sealant to the Trailing Edge E-1023 and cleco the Trailing Edge ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/23/horizontal-elevator-section-9-14-2/ 07/21/2008 …. Completed Steps 1 to 3, riveting the root ribs, spars and skins together, reference page 9-14 for and explanation . Also cleco the Rib assembly to the Skin HS 1001B Bottom Skin and the E-1002 front spar.  Steps 4 to 6 page 9-14. Time about 6 hours….. The Rib ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/23/horizontal-elevator-section-9-14/   http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/20/google-search-engine/ 07/19/2008….Riveted the E-1002 Front Spar to the E-1008 Ribs using the “pop” or Blond Rivets and riveted the Skins E-1001 to the flanges of the E-1002 and E-905. Time about 5 hours.   Riveted the Skins E-1001 T to the flanges of the E-1002 and E-905 http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/20/horizontal-elevator-section-9-13/ 07/18/2008….I created the bucking bar “tool” that is specified on page 9-12 for help in riveting the Skins E-1001 to the Rear Spar E-1007.  I was successful in accomplishing this task.  Also I riveted the Ribs E-1008 “B” to E-1008 “A” using the “Pop” or blind rivets.  Time about 4 ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/20/horizontal-elevator-section-9-12-2/ 07/17/2008 ….. I completed attaching the E-1007 to the ribs E-1008 and added the flanges E-1022. Also riveted the Rear Spar E-1007 to the bottom skin E-1001B and Top Skin E-1001T both left and right elevators. Combined time 5 hours…. Riveting Rear Spar E-1007 to the Ribs E-1008 http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/18/horizontal-elevator-section-9-12/ 7/15/2008…I have riveted the white primed Rib parts E-1008 to the bottom of the Skin 1001B Left and Right. Time 4 hours or 1 hour per skin rivet. Horizontal Elevator Bottom Skins Rivited to the Ribs Horizontal Elevator Riveted Ribs E-1008 to the Top Skins E-1001 http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/16/horizontal-elevator-section-9-11-2/ 7/13/2008… Today I primed parts E-1001 T/B, Spar E-1002, Ribs E-1008, Counter Weights Assemblies E-903, E-904, E-913, E-1015, E-615 and other small associated parts with DTM Acrylic White Primer/ Finisher from Sherman –Williams in preparation for riveting to the skins in section 9-11. Also attached the K100-06 nut plates to ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/14/horizontal-elevator-section-9-11/ Horizontal Elevator Section 9-7 07/10/2008 …. I have dimpled all four skins E-1001(B/T) for installation on to the x-10’s elevator’s spars and ribs.  I used the 1/8’’ die set and the C-Frame for quick accomplishment of this task from Section 9-7.    Time 3 hours… Dimpled Skins 1001 Section 9-7 http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/13/horizontal-elevator-section-9-7-2/ 07/12/2008……Riveted the Hinge Reinforcement E-910and the Associated Nut Plate to the E-1002 Front Spar with rivets AN470-AD4-6 and AN470AD4-5 and then completed riveting the Horn WD-605 to the E-905 and E-1002 assembly. Section 9-10. Time 3 hours……… Rivited Elevator Horn to the Front Spar and bracket 905 http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/13/horizontal-elevator-section-9-10/ 07/11/2008…. Dimpled the E-903 Outboard Tip Rib to the inboard tip rib E-904. Then riveted the two together using AN426AD4-4 and then riveted the Counter balance Skin E-913 to the same.  Time  6 hours on Section 9-9 …,, Counterbalance Trim Ribs . http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/13/horzontal-elevator-9-9/ 07/07/2008… Final drilled with #30 and #40 drill the skins E-1001 T/B to the Spar E-1002 and Ribs E-1008. Then cleco and final drilled Counter Weights Assemblies E-903, E-904 and E-913 to the ribs, front spars and the skins.  Also,  added the WD-605 R/L Elevator Horns to the E-905 ribs and ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/06/horizontal-elevator-section-9-7/ 07/06/2008….Attached E-1008 Ribs to the E-1001B and E-615, E-1015 Trims access and the E-921 corner angle bracket. Sections 9-5 to 9-6. Time about 3 hours. Notice that X-10 Construction Plans is on Page 9-6 http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/06/horizontal-elevator-sections-9-5-to-9-6/ 07/05/2008…..Started the Horizontal Elevator today and bent the skin E-1001A and E-1001B tabs. And also cleco the front spar E-1002 to Skin E-1001B or bottom, and added the reinforcement E-910.   Section 9-1 to 9-4 time about 7 hours../. Cleco Horziontal Elevator’s Spar, Ribs, and Skins http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/06/horizontal-elevator-section-9/ This is a picture if what my X -10 plane should approximately look like. X 10 Model http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/04/what-i-am-building/ 07/03/2008…… I have completed the Horizontal Stabilizer or HS section 8-1 to 8-14. Overall, I spent about 60 hours on this stage, but I was not really talking a close count of the hours I have spent as I am progressing at a leisurely rate.  The HS was not actually very ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/04/hs-completed-section-8-14/ 06/29..06/30/2008… The picture is about beginning the riveting of the HS 1001 Skins to the front Spar 1002, Ribs 1004 and Stringer 1014 and 1015. There are hundreds of rivets that must be set.    Time spend so far on Skin riveting  ~ 6 hours…. HS Riveting in Process http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/07/01/section-8-13-riviting-the-hs/ 27/06/2008…. Today I placed Skins HS 1001 in rack, rivited HS-905 and the HS 1002 to the HS 1004 to the assembly.  Time about 4 hours…. HS Skins Back in the Stands …… http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/27/hs-skins-back-in-the-rack-section-8-11/ 25/06/2008 …..I completed section 8-10 riviting together section HS 1016, HS 1014, HS 1015 and HS 1004. Then connected the completed assembly to the Spar HS 1002 adding the HS -904 but not yet riviting together. Time about 4 hours. Horziontal Stabilizer Rib Assembly http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/27/hs-ribs-and-spar-white-primed/ 21/06/2008 .. Worked all day on the Horziontal Stabilizer  Section 8-9. I completed the dimpling of all the #30 holes in the HS 1001 L/R Skins and there corsponding dimpling of  the Ribs, Spars and Flanges.. Time about 8 hours….. HS the Complete Dimpled Skins  all ~500 of them? http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/22/horizontal-stab-section-8-9/ 22/06/2008… Today I completed Section 7 the Rudder. I believe that the task accumulated about 54 of my work hours.  Overall the Rudder was a complete success with little actual trouble of task completion.     But overall I would say the Rolling of the leading skins section using 1.25 inch PVC pipe and ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/22/rudder-is-complete-section-7/ 19/06/2008 … I have completed the Final Drilling of all the common holes of the HS Skins to the Flangs, Spars and Ribs. Now I will be sanding and deburing the parts in preparation for riviting and white primer coating.  Time about 2.5 hours The Shop/Work Bench Office http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/21/horziontal-stab-section-8-9/ 18/06/2008…. Today, I bought DTM Acrylic Primer/Finish (in White) as my selection of primer for my X-10 project. The primer is from Sherman Williams, this product thins (reduces) and cleans up with water. My idea is to prime the inside (ribs, spars and inside skins) with this product but not prime ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/21/rudder-section-7-10-still/ 06/14/2008. I completed the cradle for holding the HS-1001 skins and cleoed and debured the ribs HS 1004 to the Spar HS 1002. Time about 10 hours. HS 1004 Ribs and Spar HS 1002 The Skins of the HS cleoed http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/15/horizontal-stab-section-8-8-8-9/ 14/06/2008.  This morning I completed Section 7-8 and 7-9 about gluing the trailing edge of the rudder and blind riveting the skins R 1–1 L/R and now am waiting for the tank glue to throughly dry (about 72 hours) before removing the weights.  Approx. Time about 3.5 hours. http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/15/rudder-glueing-and-skins-blind-riviting/ 11/06/2008…. Today after work I completed Section 8-6 on the Horizontal Stabilizer. The page was 4 individual steps that were riveting the HS 1002 Front Spar the HS 1007 Front Spar Doubler, the HS 1013 fronts Cap(s) and the HS 1008 L and R Front Spar Attachment Brackets. Steps 3 ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/12/horizontal-stab-section-8-6/ 08/06/2008 Section 8.  Today I began the Hortizontal Stab. Section 8 8-1 to 8-5. Nothing special except I was forced to self fabricate brackets HS 1008-L and R. This task only took about 45 minutes for each individual bracket. Time about 8 hours.             HS Spar with Rivited Reinforcement http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/09/horizontal-stablizer-section-8/ 06/06/2008 Section 7-7. Today I completed riviting the rudder skins R 1001-L and R 1001-R to the Rib Stiffeners R 1015 A-G and the completed Horn to the bottom of the skins. I also "blind" rivited the Shear Clips R 1010 A-G to the Rib Stifferners. Time about 4  hours.           Inside the ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/09/the-x-10s-rudder-skin-stiffeners/ Friday 05/06/2008…….  I have completed fitting the rudder skins and then dimpling the skins and the skelton that they will be attached to. This was quite easy with the C-Frame tool and table that I created for this very task. Section 7-6. I attempted to continue on with Section 7-8 ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/09/rudder-skin-fitting-dimpling-and-drilling/ Today I have completed Rudder Section 7-1 to 7-6. The pictures offers a look at the Rudder Stiffiners and cleoes attaching the skins part #R 1001 in ready for Final drilling witrh a #40 drill. The Skins are temp. (cleco) attached to the Rudder. Rudder Stiffiners. http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/06/03/rudder-section-7/ I have completed the X-10 Vertical Stabilizer today for a total time of 33 hours on the Vertical Stablizer Section 6.  With ease, and no difficulty what so ever. On to Section & the Rudder…… The Finished Product  (Vertical Stabilizer) http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/05/24/empennage-completed/ Today 21/05/2008 and during the previous session I match drilled and dimpled all the remaining surfaces on the vertical stabilizer. Spent about a 10 hours on this stage Section 6 page 3.   Notice the C-Frame sitting on the custom made carpeted dimple table. However, this picture does not represent my best ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/05/22/vertical-stab-drilled-and-dimpled/ Today May … The X-10’s Empennage Kit arrived yesterday and I promptly accomplished the required kit inventory. Then it was on to start the Vertical Stabilizer. I spent about 6 hours and accomplished the first two pages 6-2 and 6-3 of Section 6 on the    Vertical Stabilizer Has Seen Progress http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/05/17/starting-the-vertical-stabilizer/ Well today the RV 10 (from here on a.k.a. the X-10) empennage kit arrived. And I would have to say that I am impressed. However, now I must attempt to begin actual work on the project. Rv-10 Empennage Kit Arrived May 2008   The X-10 Engineer/Builder Himself…. The owner / builder Conrad Booze ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2008/05/11/tbe-x-10-empennage-arrives/ Beginning in May 2008   I am creating this web site for journalling and logging my accomplishements while building the RV 10 experimental aircraft.  After many months and decisons I have decided to select VAN’s Aircraft RV-10 as my aircraft of choice. Although cost was not 100% essential I beleive that ... http://mybloglogger.blogsome.com/2007/11/18/building-the-x-10-aircraft/