Alex's Vans RV-10 Build Log

In between aileron and flap priming and assembly sessions, I took some time to start preparing parts of the aileron trim bracket. This involved deburring bracket edges and final drilling holes as well as separating spacers.  Aileron trim bracket pieces ready for priming After priming all the parts I put together the aileron trim assembly as described in the plans, and then used a power supply to verify that the trim arm operates as intended. Aileron trim assembly riveted together and bushing/connector inserted into openings Some minor scraping of the primer will be touched up once assembly is complete Upsizing the trim motor attachment holes using a #28 drill bit A cleco clamp came in handy to hold the nut while using a screwdriver from the other side to attach the trim motor to the bracket Trim motor attached to bracket and arm, with wires routed through the bushing Trim motor arm extended to test free movement of trim arm through its entire range. No binding occurred! Cotter pins...

Having gotten the ailerons up to the point of final assembly, I went ahead and primed the remaining parts which included just the nose skins and the spars. I also threw in the aileron trim parts that I recently started working on (more on this in an upcoming post), and priming all these did not take much time. More parts ready to prime Aileron and aileron trim parts ready for primer after being cleaned with EkoEtch Aileron nose skins and spars primed... ... along with aileron trim brackets and other small parts Primer used:   ~68g + 7g distilled water  Time Taken:      2.3  hours Dates:                    October 5 2024 - October 6 2024 RV-10 Build Total Time:      815.1  hours Priming Total Time:                102.2  hours  (not included in build time totals)