Wing Flap 22-2-1

While building the cradles for the outboard leading edges, I decided to also build the cradles for the flaps. This involves first marking out the cradle forms on the leading edge form cutouts. I used the dimensions in the plans, and as with the outboard leading edges I build 6 cradles (rather than 3) so that I will be able to work on both flaps at the same time.

Flap cradle forms marked...

Each cradle form was cut using the scroll saw, cutting about 1/16" - 3/32" outside the line to allow for padding and the skin that will go over the nose rib.

... and cut using a scrollsaw

After assembling the 6 cradles, I attached a 1/16" adhesive foam strip around the cut outs that will protect the skin once it is put in place.

Flap cradles assembled (enough to work on both flaps at the same time)

Foam padding added to protect flap skins

Time Taken:     2.5 hours

Dates:                September 18 - September 20 2023

Wing Flap Total Time:        2.5 hours

RV-10 Build Total Time: 490.0 hours

Priming Total Time:                     50.9 hours (not included in build time totals)