Empennage Attach 11-6-3 to 11-6-4

The aft elevator push rod is assembled in the empennage attach section of the plans, and as I was working on other push rod assemblies I also took care of this one at the same time.

3D printed drill guide being used to match drill holes through the push rod into the push rod ends

After deburring and priming all push rod parts, I riveted the rod ends in place with MSP-42 rivets, attached bearings and adjusted them for the approximate length given in the plans. I then set the push rod aside for future installation into the tail cone.

Push rod end riveted and bearing attached

Everything looks good at both ends for installation in the tail cone

Dates:                December 13 2025, January 18 2026, February 19 2026