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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_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
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IMG_2312
This was the more difficult fit of the three.
Date: 10/06/2011
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IMG_2559
Add the 2 meter extension to the 1 meter length and run the viewer down to the brake area.
Date: 03/12/2012
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IMG_2528
View from the other side. Must have down 5 test fit by the last one. Each resulted in finding things to correct. So I've been correcting things for a couple weeks now. More wire labels, adding connectors, checking pinouts, testing switches, finding is
Date: 01/14/2012
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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_2313
Panel plates were cut from aluminum and fitted to the fiberglass.
Date: 10/06/2011
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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_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_2565
You can see the bubbles of air coming from the brake line as you push fluid in from below. You can also manipulate the brake master to assist the flow of air out of the system.
Date: 03/12/2012
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IMG_2524
Maybe by the end of the week I can have the shell installed and wired into the aircraft so I can plug these into it. We'll see. These 26ºF (-3.3ºC) mornings have been limiting me to only 4 or 5 hours of afternoon work a day.
Date: 01/03/2012
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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_2522
Spent several weeks identifying and relabeling aircraft wiring. Talk about tedious...
Date: 01/03/2012
Views: 2998
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IMG_2125
These 8 lbs of instruments were removed from the old panel along with the approximately 35 lbs of Garmin H/W.
Date: 11/24/2011
Views: 3209
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IMG_2513
Had to make up a new cover plate for the back of the transmission where alternator #2 formerly resided.
Date: 12/16/2011
Views: 2860
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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
Views: 3011
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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_2509
and 60 Kts on the airspeed (also a bit less)
Date: 02/28/2012
Views: 3102
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IMG_2437
Eventually, the 2nd alternator and supporting H/W will go. Also, I have Parahelion copper-clad aluminum fat wire which will replace the existing fat wire.
Date: 10/15/2011
Views: 3137
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