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Once separated, the top of the stabilizer is mounted on the work area
and the rear spar positioned and bonded into place. |
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The ribs, which are cut from flat prepreg panels, are
then positioned, checked for proper fit, and glassed into place. |
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Once all the ribs are glassed in place, they are trimmed to fit with
the bottom panel. This shows the ribs prepared to receive the epoxy/flox
mix for joining to the bottom stabilizer panel. Shown also are the
electrical bonding ground wire which I chose to include. This is part
of a bonding wired that links all metal parts of the airplane. |
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The above photos and left show the horizontal and vertical stabilizer
both ready for closeout. |
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The stabilizer has been finished, the front edge and spar have been
covered with Hycell Glue, and the ribs have and epoxy / fox fillet for bonding
to the bottom panel. Everything is ready for final closing of the
Horizontal Stabilizer. |
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The above is a close up of the epoxy / flox fillet just prior to close
out. The inside of the bottom panel have been painted with epoxy and
glue spread on the leading edge and spar joints.
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A lot of clecos, some lead, several bundles of shingles and you have
enough weight to close out the stabilizer. |