Tag: Fuselage

Fuselage, tailcone joining

Aft and forward fuselage segments being initially positioned for joining.

Aft and forward fuselage segment joining underway.

Aft and forward fuselage segments joined!

Aft and forward fuselage segments joined!

The fuselage joining crew; thanks to all!! — with Jean Balch and Paul Chuchel.

Bulkheads clecoed in place.

Fuselage, tailcone progress

Bulkhead components ready for priming.

Bulkhead components primed.

Bulkhead components test fit to the tailcone.

Tailcone turned 90-degrees to facilitate aft fuselage service bulletin installation.

Tailcone turned 90-degrees to facilitate aft fuselage service bulletin installation. Believe it or not, both Jean and I managed to crawl in there (not simultaneously!) to complete the SB work.

Aft fuselage doubler installed per the service bulletin.

Fuselage components underway

Seat back support components in process.

Seat back support components in process.

Gussets drilled in place.

Fuselage brace, seat back supports, gussets, and roll bar bases riveted and bolted in place.

Fuselage brace, seat back supports, gussets, and roll bar bases riveted and bolted in place.