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Wednesday, 8 January 2025

Status Update - Wed, Jan 8 2025

Things are really moving now...

Engine bay is done, except for swapping a few nylocs out for all metal lock nuts.  Plus the exit hose for the breather (on order).

Prop pitch change motor is out for a SB.

Advanced Flight Systems PFD is out for a screen repair (developed a horizontal 'line' 1/3rd up from the bottom).

Need to finish the vents.

Need to finish the wing fold pockets and hatches, and complete the wing to fuselage fuel system.

Wing tips... need to seam them and fit them, plus fasteners.

Need to finish the tip fairings for the horizontal stab and elevator (all drilled and fit).

Need new lower rudder hinge bracket.  Needs to be offset 0.2".

Brake lines are done, just need to add fluid and bleed.  I have the pump, just need fluid.

Cowl:  Minor cosmetic finishing.  It fits, is easy to get on and off (with 2 people for the lower cowl).  No rubs.

Front window... need to finish sand the edges, will bond in after paint.

Reassemble interior.

Push rod for starboard aileron.  Got new one (lost one).

Finish taxi / landing light assemblies (screws and aft bracket).  Parts ordered.

All BNC connections are complete and everything works.

Need to buy ELT, and fabricate bracket.

Need to work on paint scheme.

Calibrate fuel senders, and perform fuel flow test(s).  This is crucial for my peace of mind.

Reassemble prop... RUN THE ENGINE!  This will be a great day.

Stainless fuselage exhaust plate.  Need to make hardpoints for aft mounts.

Prop wiring... done, but I want to find a more elegant solution for the connector.

The list is getting smaller... having the engine and panel virtually done is HUGE.

Goal is to be ready for Smiley and OSH 2025.  Going to be a GREAT year.

Have booked vacation for the last 2 weeks of March.  That is when I plan to paint it.


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