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VERTICAL STAB

RUDDER

ANTI-SERVO TAB

STABILATOR

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BUILDERS LOG

Page 06.05 Vertical Stabilizer

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Step 01: Radius the edges at the narrow end of the VS-1205 Tip Rib, the VS-1206 Mid Rib and the VS-1202 Front Spar as shown in Figure 1.
A great way to cut the radius is with a fine file.
07-12-10

Step 02: Flute ( Section 5N ) between the holes in the flanges of the VS-1202 Front Spar and any of the other vertical stabilizer ribs as necessary to straighten the flange hole pattern.

Builder Note: Straighten, deburr and hold for priming
07-12-10

Step 02 A: ALTERATION

Dimple with a 120° Dimple Die
The Flanges of the VS-1202 Front Spar and all of the vertical stabilizer ribs

Photo Note: Some of the Photos on this site will show the Alteration.

09/23/10
.2 Hrs.

Step 03: Rivet the VS-1202 Front Spar, the VS-1208 Lower Main Rib, and the nutplates together. Orient rib flanges as shown in Figure 2. Flush rivet on the previously countersunk side of the front spar.
09/27/10

Step 04: Rivet the VS-1207 Upper Main Rib to the VS-1202 Front Spar. Hardware call-out and rib flange orientation shown in Figure 2.
09/27/0

NOTE: Rib flange orientation and hardware call-outs for Step 5 through Step 8 are shown in figure 3.

Step 05: Rivet the VS-1212-A-L & R Lower Spar Cap to the VS-1208 Rear Spar using the rivets called out. Place tape over the holes to be left open

Builder Note: Alteration
Rivets Used
09/27/10
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