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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_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_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_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
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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
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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
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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_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_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_2312
This was the more difficult fit of the three.
Date: 10/06/2011
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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_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_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_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_2451
Templates were used to transfer the instrument locations to the aluminum panels for cutting.
Date: 10/24/2011
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IMG_2460
Used our hydraulic punch to poke out the round holes. The rectangular holes were corner drilled and cut out with aircraft shears. Files were used to clean up the holes in shape and size.
Date: 10/27/2011
Views: 10821
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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
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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
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IMG_2491
Other wing. I'll only show a few of the pics from the annual.
Date: 02/24/2012
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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: 10871
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