Been heads down for past few days to get the plane ready for first engine run – Completed connecting and verifying GRT setup (EFIS + EIS + GPS + ADSB) + ELT + garmin GTR200 radio and SUPER ECO AUTOPILOT – ELT installed and connected to GPS – Autopilot connected […]
Installed up the engine oil filler cover on top cowl for Jab 3300 engine on my 650 over the weekend. Created the hidden hinge from some scrap aluminum lying around…and it is not bad looking Also drained storage oil from engine and filled it with Aviation oil – getting ready […]
Finally the wings were in position with flaps and ailerons duly installed as per the plans.
Through a local upholstery person, got the two Seat cushions fabricated with marine foam 2″ thick.
It was rather laborious but not impossible to work alone on Flaps and Ailerons installation. Additional hands of help if available would have reduced the amount of hours with setup and assembly.
Mounting wings to fuselage center spar is quite involved as the wing spar need to be set precisely to match the 6 holes of 5/16″ diameter. There is absolutely no wiggle room and it must be done properly with patience and accuracy.
Installing canopy needs at least one helper who is quite knowledgeable in what to do. Using the acrylic drill bit, initial holes in plexiglass canopy were drilled followed by metal drill into the round hoop (tube) frame. Excess material was trimmed using metal circular grinder with cutting wheel to fit […]
Pressure senders, fuel pumps, CHT, EGT, Sparkplug wiring and more .. all installed and routed properly.
Rear canopy frame and plexiglass installed with ease, followed by front canopy frame.
All accessories for Jabiru 3300 Gen 4 engine such as Exhaust unit, CHT, EGT, Oil catch bottle, Cab connections, Fuel flow sender and miscellaneous stuff are installed and good to go.
