As a last step before attaching the panel, we installed some Clickbond fasteners to run cables forward:
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Sanding subpanel for Clickbond attachment |
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Clickbonds behind the subpanel to hold wires that pass to the back |
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Clickbonds behind subpanel |
We then clecoed and riveted the panel in place:
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Panel clecoed in place. Standard-size (well, on the short side) wife for reference. |
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Panel firewall rivets in place |
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Panel side rivets in place |
With this, we were able to continue insulating the firewall.
Time lapse:
Total upper forward fuselage installation rivets: 153
Total upper forward fuselage installation time: 26.7h
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