Access panel, pitot line axel clamp, and gap fairings

Posted on by Neal

Today I finished installing the access panel, installed an adel clamp for the pitot lines, and riveted on the end caps for the gap seals.

The access panel was straightforward; I riveted on the nutplates, then riveted it to the wing. I then spent time getting the panel itself to fit, I had to file about 1/32 off one edge. Then I screwed it on. I ran into a problem when the last screw’s head sheered off. I need to pick up an easy-out to remove this and try again. It sure why it sheered off, I don’t think I was using too much torque, just a handheld screw driver.

Riveting nutplates to the doubler plate
Riveting the doubler plate to the wing
Doubler in position.
Adel clamp holding the AOA and pitot lines. This is secured using one of the tank attach bolts.
Riveting the ends onto the gap seals
Finished gap seal end

One thought on “Access panel, pitot line axel clamp, and gap fairings”

  1. Those Adel or is it Axel clamps are great I use them a lot on the boat to secure pipes and wiring

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