Category: Finish

Finish, panel arrival

The panel has arrived! I thought they were kidding about laser engraving the crate lid, but apparently not. Very cool. I’m going to have that wall mounted, as-is.

A better photo…

In as-received condition. Everything appears to have come through in great shape.

Everything on the tabletop from the rolled wiring schematic left (plus the GTN manual immediately to the right of the roll) was all in the crate, including some nice swag.

Inventory will commence tomorrow morning, but it’s a more than a little overwhelming.

Just a peek at the panel, itself. N-number correct, check.

Finish, gear installation

Fuselage on first (lower) sawhorse on its way up to the taller one for gear installation.

Fuselage ready for gear installation.

Left main gear installed and axle ready for wheel mounting.

Left main gear, wheel, and tire installed.

Torquing those gear attachment bar nuts.

Thanks, Jean, Alex, and Paul for all the great work and assistance today; much appreciated! — with Alex Cole.

Right axle with brake torque plate incorrectly positioned. I didn’t catch this until after the wheel and tire were installed.

It’s all fixed now, but I need to order another large cotter pin.

Nose gear leg installed and ready for the fork.

Nose gear leg installed and ready for the fork.

Nose gear fork, wheel, and tire installed.

On the gear!!

On the gear!!

Finish, components underway

Elastomer pad installed and safetied.

Nose gear elastomers installed to nose gear link. All hardware for gear mounting located and bushings fit to weldments as necessary.

Interior miscellany deburred and dimpled as necessary. Nutplates and doubler riveted.

Interior miscellany deburred and dimpled as necessary. Nutplates and doubler riveted.

Some of the interior miscellany being painted. More to follow tomorrow.

I did all these parts as get-aheads, since I need to dispose of the crate prior to landing gear installation on Tuesday. Space in my garage is at an ever-increasing premium.