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IMG_0116post
Date: 09/03/2010
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IMG_2598
The culprit seems to be the compressed paper gasket material which dries out if it sits for a while and then leaks. Cork gaskets were recommended as a replacement. Unfortunately, cork gaskets were not available. So I did a Google search and came up wi
Date: 05/30/2012
Views: 2952
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IMG_0233post
Date: 09/11/2010
Views: 3417
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IMG_3220
Similar staining and residual fuel on the port side as well.
Date: 05/18/2012
Views: 3217
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New MC-4A 10
The aft holes have been drilled and the MC-4A's are bolted in place to check the fit.
Date: 04/15/2012
Views: 2758
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IMG_1420
Port aft fuselage where the tailwheel cables used to exit.
Date: 05/31/2011
Views: 3189
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Wings on 2
Went pretty well with three folks working on it.
Date: 07/01/2011
Views: 3138
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IMG_3218
Once the brakes seemed to be OK it was time to run the engine and check it out. That didn't go well. Started well, warmed up with a bit of choke at the beginning. Smoothed out nicely and idled properly after it was all warmed up. Then I added throttle
Date: 05/18/2012
Views: 4679
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IMG_1416
End of May. Applied primer to all the repaired and patched areas. Port wing outboard flap bracket area.
Date: 05/31/2011
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IMG_1301
Test fit of the console cover.
Date: 04/11/2011
Views: 3045
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IMG_1241ann
2011 03 25 Test fit of the wheel pant mounting bracket. (2nd try, BTW) This one is OK.
Date: 03/25/2011
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IMG_0051post
Date: 09/01/2010
Views: 2973
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IMG_1287ann
The console cover cut out. Now I have to figure out how to make the cuts for the slots for the brake levers and parking brake. Later there will be cutouts for the flap and trim switches as well as the brake reservoir.
Date: 03/30/2011
Views: 3466
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IMG_1304
Inside fitting
Date: 04/14/2011
Views: 3138
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IMG_0127post
Date: 09/03/2010
Views: 2642
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IMG_0254post
Date: 09/14/2010
Views: 2738
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IMG_3327em
Next request was for a compression check. 80/80, 80/80, 80/80, 79/80. No problem there. But while doing this I decided to check the plugs. Cylinder #3 plugs looked different. WHY?
Date: 06/12/2012
Views: 4388
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IMG_1673
Used the beading machine to turn down the edges of the console cover. That added a lot of stiffness and looks better as well. Then painted it grey to match the grey interior.
Date: 04/28/2011
Views: 3054
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3_snaps
Went to good old McMaster-Carr and, sure enough, they had multiple options for screw-down snap bases. Ordered these nice stainless steel snap bases with integral 6-32 screw. Used AN970 washers and nylock nuts to hold them on. Nyloc because when I remov
Date: 06/23/2011
Views: 2854
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IMG_1486p
Nose
Date: 06/10/2011
Views: 2659
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