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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_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_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_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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496 Mount, Microair Comm & Xponder, GRT EIS 4000, Fuel Pressure, Prop Controls.
Date: 11/22/2011
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The full panel. Instrument final fit.
Date: 11/23/2011
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2012 Annual Condition Inspection. Opened it up and pulled the wings.
Date: 02/24/2012
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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_2555
Now you can observe the reservoir from below the aircraft where you control the run of fluid into the brake.
Date: 03/12/2012
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IMG_2452
The Garmin equipment sold very quickly and the proceeds were used to buy the new instruments. Here are the 2 1/2" "backup" gauges with the Microair Comm & Xponder as well as the GRT EIS 4000 from the old panel. At this point I was sti
Date: 10/24/2011
Views: 5216
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IMG_2509
and 60 Kts on the airspeed (also a bit less)
Date: 02/28/2012
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IMG_2312
This was the more difficult fit of the three.
Date: 10/06/2011
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IMG_2456 1
This is a picture from the first big "smoke test."
Date: 02/10/2012
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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
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IMG_2454
I had some maple veneer from another project which came in handy to cover the sheet aluminum plates. I think it's much more attractive than painted aluminum.
Date: 10/24/2011
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IMG_2517
This is 160 Kts on the manometer (right on)
Date: 02/28/2012
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IMG_2307
Cardboard cutouts and templates were used to shape and size the panels and to decide where instruments should go.
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
Views: 3659
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IMG_2538
Uncowled engine open for inspection of all the wiring and plumbing and physical connections.
Date: 03/02/2012
Views: 3700
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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: 3273
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