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The horizontal stabilizer was completed in November 2003. Construction is basic and consists of a front and rear spar, ribs, attachment brackets and fiberglass tips. The skin is one piece and was installed with the assistance of nylon straps per Zenith's instructions. This method works great.

Detail of rivets in spar doubler and rib.

Skeleton riveted and ready for skin.

Skin riveted on bottom and strapped for drilling holes on top.

Complete with fiberglass tips.