7 Echo Charlie

Build log for N437EC, a Van's Aircraft RV-14A kit plane

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Build Hours

SectionHours
6 - Vertical Stabilizer - Done15.5
7 - Rudder Assembly - Done36
8 - Horizontal Stabilizer - Done58
9 - Elevator Assembly - Done72.25
10 - Aft Fuselage - Done85
11 - Empennage Attach 7
12 - Empennage Fairings0
13 - Main Spar30.75
14 - Wing Ribs50.25
15 - Rear Spar24.25
16 - Top Skins21.25
25 - Fuse Bulkheads - Done31
26 - Mid-use Lwr Structure - Done32.5
27 - Firewall - Done21
28 - Fwd-fuse Lwr Structure - Done30.5
29 - Fwd-fuse Sides - Done93.25
30 - Aft Fuse Attach - Done16.75
31 - Fuel System - Done7
32 - Baggage Area - Done24.5
33 - Rudder & Brake Systems - Done20.5
34 - Flap Motor - Done8
35 - Upper Fwd Fuselage - Done43
36 - Aileron & Elevator Systems - Done22.25
37 - Roll Over Structure - Done15.75
  • Build Log,  Empennage

    Rivets and Hardware and Skins, Oh My!

    April 30, 2019 / 2 Comments

    The empennage kit arrived today and man, oh man…das a lot of parts! Van’s really does an incredible job of packing a lot of parts and pieces into a relatively small 115″ crate, but I take minor issue with one…

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    Shop Setup: Air Compressor and Dryer

    April 18, 2019 / No Comments

    As have many other builders, I am choosing to build the majority of this RV-14A in my shop (otherwise known as my two-car garage) rather than a hangar. The reason for this decision is based largely on necessity and –…

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    Empennage kit ordered!

    April 18, 2019 / No Comments

    Two big things have happened recently: the N-number I hoped for (N437EC) was reserved successfully and the RV-14A empennage kit has been ordered from Vans Aircraft and will arrive in a couple of weeks! Had it not been for the…

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