• Wing Rigging – Part 3

    Wing Rigging – Part 3

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    Finished drilling main wing attach holes by using drill guide to drill 3/8″ holes in forward wing attach angles (from back to front) then updrilling each side to 1/2″. Wing pins fit it snug and wings do not wiggle on…

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  • Wing Rigging – Part 2

    Wing Rigging – Part 2

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    Began wing rigging process by inserting RH wing into spar box then inserting LH wing. Supported wing tips with saw horses while trying to align the three rigging holes between the two spars. Process went much easier with three people:…

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  • Wing Rigging – Part 1

    Wing Rigging – Part 1

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    Removed forward tunnel zee and forward wing attach angles from fuselage. Updrilled alignment holes in forward and aft spar tunnels to 5/8″ to facilitate rigging bolts. Removed wing root doubelers from wings in preparation for wing rigging procedure. Began process…

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  • Tail Installation – Part 4

    Tail Installation – Part 4

    Placed newly rebuilt elevator onto horizontal stabilizer to check fitment; fit checked good with overall width not changing. Reinstalled elevator hinge pins then reinstalled vertical tail and rudder. Checked elevator travel and verified 23 degrees up travel and 24 degrees…

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  • Panel Installation – Part 5

    Panel Installation – Part 5

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    Located GPS175 tray brackets onto tray and marked hole locations. Drilled screw holes into side brackets then installed 8-32 nutplates. Attached brackets to tray and mocked up location on panel backer. Updrilled bracket attach holes then prepped brackets and panel…

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  • Panel Installation – Part 4

    Panel Installation – Part 4

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    Continued cutting out holes for instruments in panel backer. Test fit with components part-way through cutting. Began prepping GPS175 tray for installation by cutting out side brackets from .063 sheet. Bent brackets and drilled lighting holes. Cut out notch in…

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  • Follow-up Storage Treatment #3

    Follow-up Storage Treatment #3

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    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…

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