I used a length of vinyl tube to set up a manometer for leak testing the tanks. I had purchased a test kit from Van’s (not realizing they would also send a test kit with the wings) but I ended… Read More »Fuel Tank Leak Testing
I will be using a TCW linear servo and a butterfly valve to control airflow to the oil cooler. This was a simple install with a single screw to attach the servo pivot point to the firewall. The valve works… Read More »Oil Cooler Butterfly Valve
I upgraded to the Airflow Systems 2007X oil cooler which provides more cooling capacity than the stock cooler. This requires a modification to the oil cooler mount to accommodate the taller cooler. I removed the top section of the opening… Read More »Oil Cooler Mount Modifications
I moved forward with drilling the engine mount so that I can get a better idea of how things will fit on the firewall. The plans have you drill one hole to 3/8″ and then match drill the remaining holes.… Read More »Engine Mount Match Drilled
I bent the fuel sender arms per the measurements in the plans and test-fit them into the quick-build tanks. The fuel vent line in the left tank wasn’t bent precisely like the right tank and it left minimal clearance for… Read More »Fuel Senders and Tank Sealant
I am using electronic fuel injection (SDS EFI) which requires a return fuel line. I am using the wing root filter kit from Aircraft Specialty Flightlines. The recommended location for the return fuel line is close to the spar. This… Read More »Return Fuel Line Fittings
I have received all of the parts that I need for the fuel tanks so I removed them from the wings today. There are a lot of screws to remove. I’m not sure why they torque them so well when… Read More »Fuel Tank Removal
I completed the inventory of the finish kit and reshuffled my parts organizers to put like things together. My preferred method of organizing parts is consolidating the same components across multiple bags (ex. AN3-6A screws in one bin etc.). One… Read More »Finish Kit Inventory
I ordered my finish kit way back in August of 2021 and it finally arrived today. Most importantly, I now have doors so I can get started on that part of the build. There are several items still remaining on… Read More »Finish Kit has Arrived!
I have been completing various tasks while working on the final sections of the empennage. One of those was completing the wiring for the trim servo. I decided to use a Molex MicroFit 3.0 connector (as used in the RV-14)… Read More »Elevator Trim Wiring