Chapter 17, Annex X ALUMINUM PANEL SHEARING ASSEMBLY LINE

Director Cadets 3, 2007, Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence

Figure X-1  Aluminum Panel Shearing Assembly Line

For each aluminum model biplane to be constructed:

1.Cut five billets to dimensions of 3-5/8 inch by 8-1/8 inch for wing panels (Figure 17X-2).

2.Bend these wing panels edges down 90 degrees on each 8-1/8 inch edge (to stock).

3.Cut five cans to dimensions of 2-5/8 inch by 8-1/8 inch for under-wing panels (Figure 17X-3) (to stock).

D. P. Mathis, Building the B.C. Air Originals Biplane, B.C. Air Originals (p. 5)

Figure X-2  Wing Top Panels

D. P. Mathis, Building the B.C. Air Originals Biplane, B.C. Air Originals (p. 5)

Figure X-3  Under-Wing Panels