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Right Wing Tip Rib + Jig Removal

Right wing tip rib has been attached to the wing, additionally, the wing jigs have been removed.

Right Wing Tip Rib + Jig Removal

The right wing tip rib has been attached to the wing, additionally, the wing jigs were also removed, since the wing can stand on its own now.

Removing the jig

The wing jib was removed, it was pretty straightforward, removed a few bolts and clecos. Before doing that, the wing itself was supported on the wood stands without using the jigs as support arm. removal-1 Wing supported on the wood stands. removal-2 Jig ends removed from the wing. removal-3 Rivets added to the trailing edge spar after removing the jig.

Tip rib

Installing the tip rib was pretty straightforward. tip-1 Tip angle bracket, leading edge. tip-2 Tip angle bracket, trailing edge. tip-3 Tip rib clecoed. tip-4 Tip rib riveted.

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