As others have done, I decided to run conduit in the cabin top A pillars. This will allow me easily route wires into the overhead console and better finish the interior transition to the windshield. I started by roughing up… Read More »Cabin Top A Pillars
I completed some further work on the overhead console by match-drilling the panel inserts and riveting nutplates into place. The holes were countersunk for flush rivets. I also attached the rear coat hook.
My plan is to route the throttle/prop and A/C lines on top of the forward tunnel cover. To allow the A/C lines to transition to the top of the cover, I removed a portion of the tunnel cover just forward… Read More »Forward Tunnel Routing and Fuel Selector
I didn’t install the scat tube support in the tunnel per the original plans as I am using the Control Approach rudder pedals. I decided to mount the support to the lower side of the forward tunnel cover to secure… Read More »Tunnel Scat Tube Support
I haven’t done much to the upper forward assembly since initially clecoing it together. Now that I have finished fitting and drilling the cabin top center support, I decided to prepare the upper forward parts for priming and get the… Read More »Upper Forward Fuselage Riveting
After removing the cabin top, I completed the match drilling of the backing strips that are used behind the flanges. I then removed, deburred, and primed them. The holes were then countersunk for the dimples in the skins. I then… Read More »Cabin Top Countersinking
I hadn’t previously drilled the holes through the cabin top sills into the side decks and longerons. I 3d printed a drill guide overnight. The drill guide wasn’t necessary but it made for clean, perpendicular holes and was probably faster… Read More »Cabin Top Sills
I fitted the cabin top center support and drilled the holes into the cabin top. I 3d printed a drill guide to keep the holes perpendicular and parallel. I started with 1/8″ holes, then drilled to 3/16″ I then match-drilled… Read More »Cabin Center Support
Over several work sessions, I completed the match drilling of the cabin top. I then match-drilled the holes at the forward and aft of the door openings and upsized them. I then test fit the Aerosport overhead console. I decided… Read More »Cabin Top Match Drilling
I had prepped all of the control system parts previously so the install was a matter of fetching the right hardware and getting things assembled. I first set the lengths of the rod end bearings on the forward pushrod assembly… Read More »Control System