Firewall top dimpled.
Test fit of remaining firewall angles and gussets.
Remaining firewall angles and gussets being primed.
Firewall test assembly.
Firewall test assembly.
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Firewall top dimpled.
Test fit of remaining firewall angles and gussets.
Remaining firewall angles and gussets being primed.
Firewall test assembly.
Firewall test assembly.
Firewall sides dimpled.
Firewall angle and gusset layout.
Firewall angle and gusset priming.
Firewall angle and gussets riveted.
Firewall angle and gussets riveted.
Fuselage seat and baggage rib assembly complete.
Fuselage seat and baggage rib assembly complete.
Firewall angles and tunnel sides underway.
Nose gear bracket (left) riveted in place.
Nose gear bracket (right) riveted in place.
Firewall sides deburred (still have to be really careful; stainless edges are SHARP!!) and ready for dimpling.
Ready for baggage ribs…
Step assemblies in progress…
Step assemblies complete.
Step assemblies in place and riveting underway.
All baggage ribs riveted to bulkhead.
Baggage ribs clecoed to center bottom skin and ready for riveting.
Baggage ribs clecoed to center bottom skin and ready for riveting.
Baggage ribs riveted to center bottom skin.
Baggage ribs riveted to center bottom skin.