
The rudder brace after being trimmed.

The rudder spar with the rudder horn and the lower reinforcement plate clecoed on. This is another change in the construction technique. The reinforcement plate used to be installed on the back of the spar.

The rudder spar, horn and lower rib.

The counter balance skin attached to the top ribs of the rudder. The counter weight is installed inside this assembly.

A shot to show the amount of fluting needed to get the rudder top rib straight.