Something I’ve been asked quite often since posting my taxi video is “how much is left”. So I thought I would share the list. Don’t worry it isn’t as bad as it looks. Probably.
I’ll maintain progress in this google doc
Engine
- Cotter pin engine mount bolts
- Notch oil overlflow hose
- Final routing of overflow hoses
- Thermal protection for sensor wires???
- Cut scoop holes out of cowling
- Cut hole for and install oil door
- Safety wire exhaust springs
- Safety wire everything
Wheels
- Insert cotter pins
- Check tyre pressure
Controls
- Check cable torque values
Paperwork
- Forms
- Operating Handbook
- Weight and Balance
- Airframe Logbook entries
- Engine Logbook entries
Fuselage
- Rivet front skin to fuselage and panel
- Install windshield
- Rivet/bolt top window
- Install doors
- Devise and install front latch for doors
- Install side windows
- Rivet fuel line/electrical wire channel covers
- Install passenger seat pan
- Install seat belts
- Rivet arm rest cover
- Rivet control tube cover
- Secure pitot/static tubes where they enter from the wing
- Add labels and placard to panel
- Add labels to fuel tank
- Calibrate pax gas gauge
- Add EXPERIMENTAL decal to outside
- Attach data plate
- Install ELT (and test)
- Install under fuselage access panel
- Wrap remaining exterior of the plane