Aft Vertical Spar Ready For Rivets

Notice the chip in the bolt hole.

I had another long delay while waiting on a new T12-05 attach angle from Sonex. When drilling to the final size for the bolts, one of the holes got oversized when the drill broke through the piece. An email to Sonex confirmed my fear that the angle would have to be replaced. $39 + shipping later and I am now finally ready to finish the aft spar. Spent some time yesterday updrilling the new angle piece. I then disassembled everything, cleaned it all up with scotchbrite and mineral spirits and reassembled. Next step is to rivet.

Spar pieces all cleaned up and ready for reassembly.

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