After the "US-2" was fully painted, moving parts such as moving wings and gears (landing gear) were attached to the surface of the fuselage. We are now approaching the final stage of outfitting.

aircraft are propelled by the power of the engine, and the wings generate lift, which is then transferred to aileron (controls the tilt), elevator (controls the vertical angle of the nose), and rudder (controls the left and right swing of the nose). It flies by controlling it with moving wings. Flaps and slats are also used to increase lift at low speeds when taking off and landing on water, and gears are also used when taking off and landing on a runway or passing through slips.

At the final stage of outfitting, we will install these very important parts. There are many large and heavy parts, and there are hydraulic piping near the bolts used for installation, so be careful when installing to avoid accidental contact and damage. Large floats, as well as small antennas and discharge cables (devices that discharge static electricity during flight and remove electromagnetic interference such as radio noise), etc., are installed after painting in order to efficiently paint the entire aircraft. Can be installed in stages.

Some of these parts are made by partner companies, but others are shipped to the Konan factory in a pre-painted state to be installed after the aircraft has been completely painted. Even if you look at this one thing, you can see that there is a very detailed assembly procedure, and the aircraft is shaped according to the specifications and schedule.

*Outfitting: The process of installing the engine and equipment inside and outside the aircraft, or the equipment itself.