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Deems RV10 Project
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Date: 8-2-2006
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Number of Hours: 4.00
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Manual Reference: Sec 41
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Brief Description: Sec 41-Faux Firewall
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Continued with the Faux Firewall. the initial fitting was good, but a little tight in 3 spots, so, had to take some more material off. This Stainless steel is a buger to work with compared to aluminum, Files take too long, I used a gringing wheel on an air grinder and then trued it up with a file, and then used a 2" scotchbrite wheel to smooth the edge. It just takes longer than alum. The holes where the ribs meet and the oil cooler bracket I match drilled from inside th cockpit. went pretty smooth, The biggest challenge has ben several nutplates that are attached to both sides of the existing firewall. I took a small drill and drilled (match?) from the inside, and then used the step drill to openup the hole from the forward side. The match is not always exact, but the Faux firewall is mostly cosmetic regarding these holes. There are also several holes that are already opened up for fittings or snap bushings etc. I used a step drill from inside the cockpit to open up corresponding holes in the faux fw. Those went pretty well. Tomorrow, I need to finish off the heater duct openings and then open up the large square area where the throtttle cables come through. I also need to layout a rivet pattern for attaching the pieces together, I don't want to count on the glue holding everything together.
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initial fitting
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Most of holes match drilled
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Opening up heated ducts
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