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Friday, April 19, 2013

Finished fuel tank install, started wing cradle: 6.5 hours

I dimpled all the holes in the tank and joint strip for #8 screws, installed the many nut plates on the joint strip then installed the tank. The tank was installed in a temporary fashion with just enough screws and bolts for verifying the fit. (The tank has to be removed to fit the wing to the fuselage.)

I also made a lot of progress starting the cradle that will hold the wing for the rest of its assembly and storage.

 

Leading edge holder for cradle: