This is the construction log for my Rans S-6S Taildragger kitplane.
This is the construction log for my Rans
S-6S Taildragger kitplane.
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Dec 2007Inventory started. Very impressed so far with the quality of Rans' packing. |
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Dec 2007Inventory almost complete. Garage is full! |
 27
Dec 2007Inventory. Looked at some parts. Organized. |
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Dec 2007Started riveting the rudder pedals. |
 29
Dec 2007Rudder pedals. Horizontal Stab. |
 2
Jan 08More horiz. stab. updated 3 Jan 08 |
 8
Jan 08Finished R horiz stab. finished L and R elev. |
 9
Jan 08Built the elevator trim tab |
 10
Jan 08Built the rudder and control horns. |
 15
Jan 08Framed up the left side horiz stab. |
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Jan 08Finished the left horiz stab! updated...21 Jan 08 |
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Jan 08Received my new fusealge (original was damaged by the shipping company) |
 2
Feb 08Prepped the garage to spray the fuse with epoxy primer. |
 5
Feb 08First coat of epoxy primer on fuselage. |
 6
Feb 08Second coat of epoxy primer. Lookin' good! |
 18
Feb 08Painted the white Aerothane on the fuselage |
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Feb 08Added doublers to longerons. Riveted on angle brakets. |
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Feb 08Rear tailcone started! |
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Feb 08More tailcone work! |
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Feb 08Tailwheel mounting plate. |
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Feb 08Bolted on tailwheel plate. |
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Feb 08Lot of work on tail. Inside gussets and rear bulkhead installed and riveted. |
 3
Mar 08Installed the cross cables in the rear fuselage. |
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Mar 08Left side stringer. Rear end channel riveted on! |
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Mar 08Aft baggage compartment. Right side stringer. |
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Mar 08Riveted the tailcone to the steel cage. Started fitting T/W pieces together. |
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Mar 08Finished the baggage frame. Door is next. |
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Mar 08Working on rear vertical stab spar. Painted TW pieces black. |