Began canopy/windshield frame prep by working on canopy forward aft bows and windshield bow. For canopy bows, started by countersinking bow holes for -6 flush rivets. Riveted components together using -6 solid rivets. Laid out bows on workbench and marked centerline on bows. Measured out pilot hole locations for attach screws per plans and pilot drilled with 3/32″ drill bit making sure holes were square to the mounting surface; not the front/rear faces. For the aft canopy bow, cut aluminum cross tube from 1/2″ x 1/2″ square tube stock and centered in the frame. Pilot drilled rivet holes then riveted cross tube into rear bow with CCP pulled rivets. Repeated same process for windshield bow minus drilling pilot holes in edge.
Hours Worked: 2.55
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