log 44

I realigned my tasks and will show on the next blog. I organized by milestones: engine start, inspection, first flight, after (flight test and after). Currently working on spinner and propeller installation. First, to figure the task. With help today, I tuned the propeller to align for easy prop start if needed. To do this, had to pull the plug on Cylinder 1, and check compression (top dead center) for this cylinder than align the prop. Once complete, I marked and moved on.

The spinner backplate goes on before the propeller. I had to make a template to drill (6) holes in it. I drilled almost full size and need a bigger drill to finish (asap). I will also create a front plate for the spinner, cut and install! More later!

log 43 late summer 2012

This week, working on the rudder pedal limiter. Glasair manual says to build up a composite structure off the firewall to the pedals. I started doing this and realized how difficult it would be and not a great design off the firewall. Started thinking tension instead of compression. I've built a cable/turnbuckle system that goes forward from the pedal cable arm (center console area) to tie in. Turnbuckles make it adjustable and accessible. Holes drilled and almost installed now. I will pick up the tumbler from the locksmith with new ignition keys today!

Log 42

Controls: I have knob/cables for cabin heat and air inlet flapper. The air inlet flapper is a red knob in the cockpit going to the air inlet box below the throttle body of the fuel injection. The mechanism is to allow pilot to manually open in case the inlet/filter clogs with ice in a very extreme case. I've mounted both knobs on the right of the panel, inlet flapper with a safety so passengers don't tamper but I can use it (airline pilot recommended). Cables routed and one attached to cabin heat lever forward of firewall. Otherwise, was working on the Cessna intercom and a flying last few days.

Log 41 - multiple small projects

Last post was July 10th. I've been working on many projects since then. Not many posts. My camera was down so not many photo updates. I took a small break for summer events.

Just a quick update:
Tailwheel lock: routed cable and cut to length, swaged. Revised lock pin on tailwheel. Cable routing design with pulley and overcam lever on panel. Cut slot in panel, installed lever arm, attached cable with designed cable stop/hold, lever displacement on panel - All Complete. Just need to label.

Stand-Off's for wiring installation firewall forward. Moved wires off engine mount and other places - mostly complete.

Rudder Pedal Stops - Moved from firewall compression design to tension cable design. Turnbuckles ordered and other parts ready to complete.

Comm Error on Garmin SL-30 and altitude encoding for Transponder - troubleshooting and hope to resolve soon.

More later...

Log 40

Today I had a chance to update my 'to do' list in excel since log post 24. I loaded 12 photos at picasa .

I connected autopilot pitch servo to the wing bus bar and cleaned up a few wires. Cleaning up wires means fastening down the bus bar and trying to make less of a mess of all the wiring installation, and keep it from rubbing anywhere, among other things like air hoses. Also safety wire and torque seal on wing body and other fasteners. More later!

Log 39

Two more days and about 10 more hours of work. Network cable worked best with twisted pair wires to connect my pitch servo in aft fuselage to the wing bus bar, stripped wire, spliced, shrink wrap, locate and stabilize with wire sleeves. ELT coax and ends fabricated, installed and ELT tested...works well. ELT to panel ran. Wire ties everywhere, stand off dialog and will be needed for firewall fwd wires. Torqued and safety wired bolts wing/body. Closed out wingtips included 28 fasteners silicone through hole/connectors for wires in fwd position. More soon.

Log 38

Summer days, its tough to write all the items accomplished lately when getting home late. I'll try a summary:
Enlarged systems tunnels, fastened down tunnels, holes in panel for fuel & other. Pedal stops-started, pedal springs on, lights marked and plugged, wing bus bar almost finished, coax for NAV, COM and Transx complete and installed. ELT wire installed, more aileron clearance and protectors modified. Wingtips on and need outside fasteners, wire install stand offs and silicone, oil overflow valve on, air clamps almost complete, sidewall brackets started, preparing tail wheel lock lever &fuel line. Safety wired ailerons & close counterbalances. Some painting on tips & exhaust. Fiber glassed cowling radius's to scoop, headlight bracket & wire route on. Software upgrade on Dynon and pins in connected/connected magnetometer. Other items if I can check my lists tomorrow.

First time to sit in the seat pan and check leg length...all good.


Need:
Electric standoff's firewall forward, finish side load brackets (3 plies each). passenger stick machine part, need ELT coax made, and everything else on my list to check tomorrow. Paint inside of cowl & find heat tape. Find why I have a COM error on the radio, why transx won't find Dynon altitude. Getting closer every day. Also update excel of hours and details spent so far on plane.