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Wings and wing stand secured in the truck and ready to head for the hangar.
Thanks Jean, Paul, Alex, and Frank for all of the help and support today – much appreciated!!!!
Wings safely ensconced in the hangar awaiting the rest of the airplane sometime this fall.
Engine lifted off the pallet…
Engine top bolts in place…
Engine mounted!! All bolts torqued and ready for cotter pins tomorrow.
Engine mounted!! All bolts torqued and ready for cotter pins tomorrow.
Horizontal stabilizer tip fairing patch forms ready for glassing.
Horizontal stabilizer tip fairing patch layups.
Now, what could be in that box…?
Lots of giant staples to remove before the unveiling.
There it is: a brand-new IO-390.
A thing of beauty…
Lots of fittings to install on the rear case tomorrow prior to hanging the engine on Thursday.
New 2-ton engine crane in the shop. Getting ready for the Lycosaur’s imminent arrival…
The engine mount is on and torqued!
It went right on, all holes lined up, and the various bolt pads all sit perfectly flush with the firewall. Looks as though Van’s solved their early -14 welding issues, thankfully.
The engine mount is on and torqued!
Final subpanel sealing completed. Light check performed on all seals and touchups done where necessary (only three spots).
Final subpanel sealing completed.
