Fwd Fuse Ribs, Bulkheads & Bottom Skin 28-7-4 to 28-10-9

Continuing on in section 28, with the fwd fuselage bulkhead subassembly clecoed in place, I finished test fitting the landing gear mounts to determine if any additional trimming of the exit hole in the bottom skin was required. I ended up enlarging the hole slightly with a needle file to ensure a perfect fit to the landing gear mount with zero rubbing. Landing gear mount fits well after small adjustments to the skin exit hole Minimal filing was required around the exit hole, but some was necessary due to the hole being slightly too small in places Same trimming was done to the hole for the left landing gear mount At this time I also decided to dimple the called-out holes in fwd cabin floor panels so that they would be ready for priming. I also countersunk the holes in the bottom flange of the center section side plates to accommodate the skin dimples. Floor panel holes dimpled and panels are ready for priming Side plate bottom flange holes countersunk, with special attention for ...