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
Now that the fuel lines and brake lines are in, it was time to install the rudder cables. These are threaded in from the aft of the tailcone. The protective sleeves are secured with Adel clamps. I’ll cover the exterior… Read More »Rudder Cables
I had previously purchased fuel lines from Aircraft Specialty to establish the position for the SDS dual fuel pump assembly in the tunnel. I had also previously enlarged the holes for the return fuel lines and drilled the extra hole… Read More »Fuel Lines
I had previously purchased brake lines from Aircraft Specialty and it was now time to get them installed. I will install the lines from the parking brake to the pedals when I final-install the pedals (after painting the interior). The… Read More »Brake Lines
While I had the upper forward off, I decided to fit the parking brake cable. I had previously mounted the valve and reclocked the arm on the valve to allow the cable to be routed from the right. I am… Read More »Parking Brake Cable
With all of the prerequisite work completed, it was time to permanently secure the rear seat bases. Other than final painting the exposed surfaces and the cover panels, the covers and floor panels section of the plans is almost complete!
The baggage door section of the plans is now complete! I took my time while riveting to make sure everything remained in alignment. This required clecoing/unclecoing the inside panel multiple times while riveting the skin to the baggage door frame.… Read More »Baggage Door Complete
I accumulated a decent sized batch of parts while waiting for primer. This included the baggage door parts, the tunnel cover, the A/C bulkhead cover, and all of the interior panels. I etched, primed, and installed nutplates once cured. I’m… Read More »Another Batch of Parts Primed
