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Tailcone aft bulkhead riveting

Hours: 8 Manual Ref: Page 10-20 Steps 6 & 7; Page 10-21 Steps 3 & 4 Partner: N/A

In an effort to finish up the tailcone, I spent a few hours on the 1011 and 1012 bulkheads and on any rivets that needed to be drilled out and re-set (there were a few, but not too many of those). I still have about 20 or so rivets left on the bottom surface to do. Those are a bit tricky, as they are on a curved surface. Since I mostly work alone, those are going to take a little more effort. I did, however, get a few of the rivets along the longhorns set, and the doubler for the VOR antenna finished up. It sure is nice seeing it all together without the clecos in place! :-)