K1000-8

  • Avionics Sub-panel – Part 2

    Avionics Sub-panel – Part 2

    Created mount angle for EMS and ARINC module from scrap 0.032 sheet due to lack of clearance for modules with connectors on both ends. Riveted nut plates to vertical mount and then riveted mount to avionics shelf. Laid out backup battery, wig wag module, and fuel probe box onto shelf and marked mounting holes. Installed…

  • Wingtip Installation

    Wingtip Installation

    Installed nutplates for wingtip light fairings onto wing tips and riveted wingtips onto wings with AAP-42 aluminum rivets. After wingtips were installed, sanded rivets in preparation of paint. Hours Worked: 1.30

  • LH Landing Light – Part 2

    LH Landing Light – Part 2

    Riveted together both sides of light mount plate. Installed #8 nutplates into mount and secured LH landing light and retaining ring to mount. Mounted complete light assembly onto forward ribs and checked operation of light Hours Worked: 0.55

  • Pitot Mount Prep – Part 3

    Pitot Mount Prep – Part 3

    Nut plates installed on Pitot mount. Pitot controller remounted to #4 rib with 632R6 screws. Pitot tube mocked up in bracket and lines bent to offset connections above inspection plate. Tygon tubing ran through support plates. White indicates pitot line and yellow indicates AOA line. Pitot tube mount screws still need to be drilled and…

  • RH Landing Light – Part 3

    RH Landing Light – Part 3

    Replaced light retainer nutplates for #8 screws on RH landing light mount and reinstalled Hours Worked: 0.38