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My Airplane Projects
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Date: 12-28-2010
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Number of Hours: 6.00
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Brief Description: Prepped for first engine runs.
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Removed tail cone and measured length of AST actuator rod assembly. It was about 1/16" short. Removed bolt from clevis at end and unscrewed one turn, reassembled. Checked operation, perfect!
Worked through the rest of the non-wing control checks in PAP G2.
Checked prop tracking - good.
Tim Pearsall called and came up to help me for the afternoon.Thanks Tim.
Removed protective coverings from canopy and rear window. Discovered that dummy me had not removed the inside protective paper from the Lexan, and it now was firmly entrenched between the glass and the overhead brace that goes up to the roll bar. Needless to say this was very embarassing, since the first thought was to undo all 50-something mounting screws! However, cooler heads prevailed, and the combined brain power of Tim, Pete, and especially Tom saved the day amd we managed to work the paper out from underneath the glass without further damage!
Added placard decals, checked off in PAP G9.
Prepared engine for first run. Drained a little oil to get the level down below the max after burping engine. Wired oil cooler to prevent it moving around. Disconnected carburetor compensator tube to isolate intake manifolds, and plugged the openings. Tom made me adapters so that the Carb-Mate can be connected to the two carbs for balanacing. Removed cooling hose and tied down other loose items under the hood.
Reinstalled tailcone.
Will meet Tom at 8 AM to move airplanes and make first engine run.
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Adjusted AST pushrod.
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Looking through the window glass.
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Compensator tube ready for sync.
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