Completed the horizontal stabilator. Riveting the two skins to the skeleton went very well. All holes aligned just about perfectly. Attached the hinges and splice plate at the aft end of the HS which will be used to attach the trim tabs. The #52 holes in the splice plate will be used to safety the hinge pins. Then riveted the aft ribs and aft skins for the HS. Attached the counterbalance weights to the counterbalance arm and torqued the bolts to specification. I elected not to bolt on the upper and lower horns. Also elected not to bolt the counterbalance arm. Will make storage of the HS a bit easier. Also, trial fitted the trim tabs to the HS. They fit rather well. The tailcone is next.
Time - 6.5 hours
