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VERTICAL STAB

RUDDER

ANTI-SERVO TAB

STABILATOR

TAILCONE

EMP ATTACH

EMP FAIRINGS

BUILDERS LOG

Page 12A.01 Stabilator Faring's

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Step 01: Remove the Ribs at each end of the Stabilator.

Builder Note: Thanks Van's for saving me a lot of work.

This worked out well.

I Used CS4-4 rivets, I think it is worth the time.

05/03/18

Step 02: Notch and trim the flange of the Fairing to 15/32".

Step 03: Match drill and cleco as you go.

This is a good time to clean up the casting marks on the faring's.

Step 04: Flute, Dimple, Deburr, Scuff, Clean, and Prime all six ribs in the stabilator kit.

A pop rivet dimpler works well for the holes that are at the small end of the rib.

05/03/18

Step 05: Countersink the holes in the fairings for the CS4-4 rivets.
Use the ribs to determine the location of the notches to clear the flutes used to straighten the ribs.

Step 06: The finished fairing

A 3/4" drum sander works well to add the notches.

Step 07: Test fit the Ribs to the faring.

Step 08: Install the ribs with the rivets to the spars and only the four CS4-4 rivets to the skin.

The dimples work well to hold the Ribs in place until you cleco the fairing in place.

Step 09: Cleco the fairing in place with all the the holes to insure a nice tight fit to the skin.

Then rivet removing clecos as you go.

05/03/18

Step 10: Vansf fairings are very well designed and fit the stabilator perfectly.

Now the Stabilator looks Finished

The CS4-4 rivets are not difficualt to add and I think it is worth the time.

05/04/18