May. 31, 2020
The biennial IFR check came due for N7ZK. As I don’t like surprises and per Carl’s direction decided it a good idea to fashion a static tester to ensure there were no leaks in my static system before the meter...
Aug. 13, 2019
Alright so the oil filter on the back of the IO-540 is a bit of a challenge to get right. As my maintenance plan includes changing the oil every 25 hours (oil is cheaper than engines) I have finally perfected...
Aug. 11, 2019
Finally found the time to list tail #41863 and give it a second chance at seeing a runway one day.
Jul. 06, 2019
Carl showed me his super awesome wing jack for working on the main gear. Need to build: a Harbor Freight 3 ton jack with the flat bottom, scrap of aluminum plate, a 2×6, galvanized floor flange (1″ diameter I think),...
Jul. 16, 2018
Got a few elevator ribs deburred. Used the 6″ bench grinder subsidised by the 1″ #7 3M wheel on the die grinder.
Jul. 16, 2018
Un-clecoed the HS-1002 front spar assembly apart to deburr the match drilled holes and also dimpled the HS-905 nose ribs.
Jul. 15, 2018
Used (8) 1/2″ cleco clamps to hold each HS-1013 spar caps in place to drill the #30 holes. Deburred the holes per plans then match drilled the #40 holes to finish size as I am unable to match drill the...
Jul. 14, 2018
The HS skins are already dimpled so match drilling is not going to happen. I final drilled the rear spar holes with a #40 bit and then countersunk to the proper .007″ deeper than the standard countersink for a rivet...
