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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
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IMG_2123
And then another 7 lbs of alternator H/W and about 4 lbs of Whelen strobe/lights/power supply. That sleek piece in the lower left is one of the 6 oz AEROLED Nav/Strobe units replacing the Whelens.
Date: 11/24/2011
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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_2451
Templates were used to transfer the instrument locations to the aluminum panels for cutting.
Date: 10/24/2011
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IMG_2523
But I'm still piddling around with the wiring and cabling. Found out today that the GRT Sport SX will control a Garmin SL30 radio and the Microair 760 will support SL30 type input/output. So, I'm working on adding the necessary wiring between the two.
Date: 01/03/2012
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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_2456
Drilling for the rivets to hold the anchor nuts required novel technique. Eventually, all anchor nuts were installed.
Date: 10/25/2011
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IMG_2525
Wiring in the instrument panel. From a couple weeks ago, not the final iteration.
Date: 01/14/2012
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IMG_2312
This was the more difficult fit of the three.
Date: 10/06/2011
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IMG_2065
The GRT Sport has arrived and almost all the instruments have been set in their panels. This is a test fit. It was necessary to adjust the big opening in the main for clearance of some of the various instruments.
Date: 11/05/2011
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IMG_2512
Did numerous test fit insertions of the instrument panel shell. I think I finally have it ready to install.
Date: 12/16/2011
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IMG_2526
Again a picture from a couple weeks ago. One of the initial test fit of the panel and check of wiring runs.
Date: 01/14/2012
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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_2571
The nasty job of bleeding brakes. How do you do it without assistance? You get out the inspection camera and point the camera head at the brake reservoir.
Date: 03/12/2012
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IMG_2447
Started to make up the switch and breaker panel.
Date: 10/24/2011
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IMG_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_2498
Switches and breakers have been labeled.
Date: 11/22/2011
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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
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IMG_2490
2012 Annual Condition Inspection. Opened it up and pulled the wings.
Date: 02/24/2012
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IMG_2522
Spent several weeks identifying and relabeling aircraft wiring. Talk about tedious...
Date: 01/03/2012
Views: 3483
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