Category Archives: Access Covers and Floor Pans
Start Button Troubleshooting, Fuselage Interior Belly panels, Lower Cowl Slot and Upper Cowl Air Ramps
I did some work today to track down an issue with my start button. I tested the lead that will eventually go to the starter solenoid on the firewall and it was always energized even though it should only be … Continue reading
Interior Trim Pieces, Stick Grips, Firewall sealant, Cowling Shims
Today I decided to shift gears slightly because of a break in the weather and I wanted to try to capitalize on some parts that needed some painting. So I started with making up some interior trim pieces. The first … Continue reading
Tunnel Wiring and Repair, Red Cube Redux, Static/Pitot lines Redux, P-Leads and Wing Spar Spacers
Today was focused on the wiring and work in the center tunnel. As I got into the tunnel I noticed that the SCAT tube running from the firewall to the rear passenger area was damaged. The tube was cut almost … Continue reading
Interior Panels, Rosen Visor, Door Interiors
Today was a short day, but I was able to get a few things done and realized a few additional to-dos. I started by installing the nutplates on the aft door vertical. These will hold the front of the passenger … Continue reading
Rosen Visors, Door Interiors, Heat Ducts, Interior Panels
I started the day with getting some screws I needed to mount the Rosen Visors. I am using some black alloy steel #10 screws that are 3/8″ long. I got the right visor mounted and taped up for protection. Looks … Continue reading
Right Door Lock Reinforcement, Door Primer, Interior Panel Paint, Final Skin Rivets, Inspection Panel Installations, Overhead Console Outfitting, Start of Left Door
Wow, today was a day full of lots of different projects. Finishing the door interiors takes time between coats of the primer so that leaves plenty of time to get to other items needing attention. Today I started with figuring … Continue reading
Right Door Fiberglass, Baggage Door Panel, Interior Panel Paint
I got right to working on the right door interior again today. Since there was a lot less area with epoxy it didn’t take long to sand it down. The primary areas were the covers over the top hinge points, … Continue reading
Lots of Misc Projects and Cool Stuff
Wow, sorry, I hadn’t realized it was so long since the last update. The holidays and short periods of work didn’t remind me to make sure I was posting progress on the plan. So since you last tuned in, here … Continue reading
Sheet Metal work is Complete!
It’s hard to believe, but today was a monumental day. After finihsing up the remaining close outs, access panels and side walls, the sheet metal portion of the build is now over! While there is still more metal work to … Continue reading
Rear Floor and Seat Pans
I was able to get to the replacement left floor pan yesterday. As with before, I opt’d not to squeeze it down in the hole and then try to dig it out to dimple and debur. So as with the … Continue reading
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