The KIS Cruiser
Wing Spars consist of a Center Spar and individual Wing
Spar's. The Center Spar spans the width of the fuselage and
extends
close to two feet on either side of the fuselage. The Wing Spars
are
each joined to the Center Spar by two large bolts. |
MAIN
FUSELAGE SPAR |
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The above shows the two sections of the Center Spar before
being joined. The ends have been trimmed and the holes for the mounting
bolts cut. |
This shows the flange for the bolts. A
substantial amount of sanding is needed to the inside surfaces to get
the two pieces to fit together properly. |
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Checking the pre-assembled spar for the correct assembled
thickness. |
Spar Clamped to work surface with shims used to level and
remove any twist. Level and check both ends. |
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Cutout in the fuselage to receive the finished Center
Spar. The black horizontal line indicates the top of the spar
position. The opening is required to be a bit larger to allow
the spar to slide into position. |
The main spar show here is installed into the fuselage.
I failed to take photos of that installation process. The
spar must be centered on the fuselage and leveled while the fuselage is
leveled. The spar is installed at a 3 degree angle to the belt
line of the fuselage. Once positioned, it is then bonded and
glassed into place. |
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