SNB-W17: Root Ribs

  • Root Rib Prep – Part 4

    Root Rib Prep – Part 4

    Removed forward and aft root ribs from main spar and finished pilot drilling ribs to attach angles. Reinforcement gussets matched drilled and all holes up drilled. Everything deburred, prepped and riveted together. Root Rib assembly complete pending installation to main spar Hours Worked: 1.70

  • Root Rib Prep – Part 3

    Root Rib Prep – Part 3

    Took W16-06 aft rib and modified it using template from plans into W16-11 aft root rib. Removed both forward and aft root rib attach angles to insert root ribs then temporarily reattached. Aligned root ribs to wing skin, pilot drilled and clecoed. Holes then transferred from root rib attach angles to root ribs and pilot…

  • Root Rib Prep – Part 2

    Root Rib Prep – Part 2

    Disassembled RH forward and aft root ribs and angles, prepared holes and ribs, and riveted parts together. Assembly ready for installation on main spar Hours Worked: 0.85

  • Root Rib Prep – Part 1

    Root Rib Prep – Part 1

    Creation of -02, -03, -04, and -05 angles from scrap and installation of RH root ribs in place Hours Worked: 3.05