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Deems RV10 Project
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Date: 3-20-2009
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Number of Hours: 4.50
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Manual Reference: Sec Final-48
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Brief Description: Sec Final-48
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I glassed the modification to the center console and then did a test fit of the console installed in the a/c. and found that the mounting plate was at an angle. the right side was about .15" further forward than the left side, and with the modification the console matches the bottom of the instrument panel and it's readily apparent. So.... I cut out an appropriate amount of the glas on the right side. bondoed in some foam for a backking and then laid up about 6 plys of cloth, and let that cure overnight. When I came back out and sanded the 'new ' glass smooth, and did another test fit, it looks like everything is now square. (actually the instrument panel is made with a slight angle to it, and that is some of what contributed to the situation). I used the bent mounting plate to match drill some #6 screw holes, and then riveted in a couple of new nutplates. Mixed up a batch of smoothprime, and painted on 3-4 coats with a brush , and let that harden overnight. Today, I sanded the smoothprime clean, and then prepped the surface of the console for paint, and shot 3 coats of the Sherwin williams interior paint. waiting about 10 minutes between coats. I reassembled the switches and Autopilot and Trim indications back into the mounting panel. I'll let everything dry well, and then reinstall/ reconnect into the aircraft. Hopefuly thei will allow for the Autopilot to function properly now. Thanks again Neil for the Tip off !!!!
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Mounting plate reassembled w/ AP and switches and trim indicators
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Modified center console painted
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Fuel selecto sopening touched up as well
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