12-15-2013: 4 hrs
Pro-seal on the lower cowl is cured enough for riveting, so I squeezed the hinges to lower cowl. Then, I riveted the hinges to fuselage side and bottom skins. I had to use 6 CS4-4 pop rivets, 4 on the left side, and 2 on the right side. This is no big deal because the leg to fuselage fairing will cover these rivets. Strengthwise, CS4-4 pop rivets are stronger than solid AN426AD3 rivets.
After riveting all the hinges, I started working on the baffles. This is probably the last big job left for the entire project. I did baffles for #2 and #4 cylinders. I will probably not prime the baffle parts since engine compartment will hot and dry, I don't worried about corrosion there since the alcad should be good enough.
After riveting all the hinges, I started working on the baffles. This is probably the last big job left for the entire project. I did baffles for #2 and #4 cylinders. I will probably not prime the baffle parts since engine compartment will hot and dry, I don't worried about corrosion there since the alcad should be good enough.
Fuselage side hinge on the left side is riveted
Showing two pop rivets on the left side, two also used on the left bottom side
Two pop rivets on the left bottom skin
One pop rivet is used right hand side skin
First baffle parts are cut
#2 and #4 cylinder baffles are fitted to engine
