SNB-W05: Flaps

  • Flap Rebuild – Part 6

    Flap Rebuild – Part 6

    After completion of the drive rib assemblies, reclecoed assemblies together and completed final riveting. Flaps installed onto wings and appear to fit well. Hours Worked: 1.87

  • Flap Rebuild – Part 4

    Flap Rebuild – Part 4

    Disassembled both LH and RH flap assemblies and deburred all parts. Cut out holes in -01L/R flap skin for flap tie rod clearance and reassembled flap assemblies with clecoes. Scotchbrited and acetoned all parts. Both assemblies ready for final riveting pending completion of SNB-W06-05L/R drive plate assembly nutplate installation Hours Worked: 2.90

  • Flap Rebuild – Part 3

    Flap Rebuild – Part 3

    Laid out flap rib holes on RH flap skin, center punched, and drilled. Bottom side skin cutout for flap pushrod marked. Lined up ribs under flap skin and began pilot drilling ribs starting with top side, upper hole on forward side, then hinge-half strip, and finally lower side. Set 1/16″ hinge half offset by using…