Today I countersunk the rudder trailing edge AEX wedge. First I matchdrilled a piece of scrap angle to one of the skins. These holes provide a guide for the countersink bit pilot to stop it wandering, especially when doing the second side.

I then cleco’d the wedge to the angle and countersunk both sides of each hole.

Finished the last of the rudder skeleton parts off and prepped them for paint. Rubbed down with soapy water and a scotchbrite pad then rinsed and left to dry. They will get a quick wipe with acetone just before the paint goes on.

Dimpled the rudder skins and skeleton and finished the edges of most of the skeleton parts on the 3M wheel.

I was able to dimple all the holes on the skins with the the pneumatic squeezer which made it quick.

Disassembled the rudder again and deburred all the holes (both sides) - man that takes ages!