Powerplant
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Fuel Tank Prep – Part 1
Located main drain hole in fuel tank and drilled opening with spade bit. Deburred edges with file and sandpaper then used wire trick to install “oops” fitting. Drilled fuel sender hole two inches over with step bit and deburred hole. Installed fuel sender oops fitting into tank. Hours Worked: 0.97
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Engine Mount Installation
Measured required bolt hole lengths which differed from plans. Used AN4-33A bolts for lower holes and AN4-32A bolts for upper holes. Inserted bolts into engine mount blocks then positioned mount on bolts. Torqued bolts to spec then applied torque seal. Hours Worked: 0.33
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Follow-up Storage Treatment #1
Performed long-term storage procedure IAW Jabiru Maintenance Manual. Removed plugs and lubricated cylinders with Phillips 20W50 Anti-Rust Oil. Reinstalled plugs but did not torque. Removed rocker covers and lubricated rocker chambers with same oil. Reinstalled rocker covers but did not torque. Pulled prop through 15 times.
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Cowl Hinges – Part 1
Creation of -08 Hinge Half from P3 piano hinge stock. Hours Worked: 0.33
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Initial Storage Treatment
Performed long-term storage procedure IAW Jabiru Maintenance Manual. Removed plugs and lubricated cylinders with Phillips 20W50 Anti-Rust Oil. Reinstalled plugs but did not torque. Removed rocker covers and lubricated rocker chambers with same oil. Reinstalled rocker covers but did not torque. Pulled prop through 15 times and topped off oil with same anti-rust oil