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IMG_2451
Templates were used to transfer the instrument locations to the aluminum panels for cutting.
Date: 10/24/2011
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IMG_2551
Today I installed the new cover for the console and began work on the brake plumbing. I need to replace the line from the reservoir to the master as it interferes with the trim switch. Replacement parts now on order.
Date: 02/21/2012
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IMG_2502
Just the instruments. The wiring of everything in back will be the next big project.
Date: 11/23/2011
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IMG_2538
Uncowled engine open for inspection of all the wiring and plumbing and physical connections.
Date: 03/02/2012
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IMG_2447
Started to make up the switch and breaker panel.
Date: 10/24/2011
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IMG_2537
Here you can see the numerous check lists used in the inspections laid out on the wing.
Date: 03/02/2012
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IMG_2508
Tested every 20 kts from 40 Kts to 180 Kts. Here's 60 Kts on the manometer (actually a bit less)
Date: 02/28/2012
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IMG_2468
Wiring begins in earnest. Color coding has been added to the switches. Red-Master, Blue-Ignition, Yellow-Starter, Green-Boost Pump & White-Lighting.
Date: 11/13/2011
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IMG_2571
Opened all the inspection holes to ensure all is well inside.
Date: 02/24/2012
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IMG_2312
This was the more difficult fit of the three.
Date: 10/06/2011
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IMG_2461
The two main panels cut, poked and in place.
Date: 10/27/2011
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IMG_2456 1
This is a picture from the first big "smoke test."
Date: 02/10/2012
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IMG_2490
Altimeter has been installed. Added a USB port for the GRT Sport. Began the label process.
Date: 11/22/2011
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IMG_2463
Here's why the bottom breakers are upside down. It puts the buss bars connecting the inputs together. The first breaker in the bottom row is the main output from the alternator so it is right side up so the output goes to the buss bars.
Date: 10/28/2011
Views: 4506
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IMG_2309
The obvious place to begin weight reduction was the ridiculously heavy instrument panel. Removed it and put the Garmin radios, etc. up for sale. Meanwhile, I began to lay out the instrument configuration in the old panel.
Date: 10/06/2011
Views: 6960
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IMG_2554
After a preliminary W&B done last week, the CG was now somewhat aft. After all, I had removed almost 40 lbs (18 Kilos) from the instrument panel and another 7 lbs (3 kilos) from the engine compartment. So I pulled the battery from below the baggage
Date: 02/21/2012
Views: 3244
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IMG_2545
Here's a decent picture of the new panel all lit up. As far as I can tell, everything works now. I still need to set up the GRT Sport SX, MicroAir 760 Radio and MicroAir T2000 Transponder.
Date: 02/20/2012
Views: 3398
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IMG_2462
Here is the switch & breaker panel all nicely assembled. Don't know if you can tell, but the bottom row of breakers (except for the first one) are all upside down.
Date: 10/28/2011
Views: 4174
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IMG_2313
Panel plates were cut from aluminum and fitted to the fiberglass.
Date: 10/06/2011
Views: 5500
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IMG_2509
and 60 Kts on the airspeed (also a bit less)
Date: 02/28/2012
Views: 3536
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