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Bill & Brendas RV-8 QB
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Date:  12-10-2011
Number of Hours:  4.50
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Brief Description:  Conduit for tail light and trim servo, pitch autop

Started off the session by sorting through my drill bits and organizing them. Also determined the ones needed for the drilling of wing rear spar. I will need to order one more reamer and I should be set. I need to plan on what I want to use as a fuselage support and wing supports for that too.

1. I installed the 1/2 inch snap bushings in the previously drilled holes in the bulkheads unser the top longeron. I then ran the static line thru them and secured to the longeron with zip ties.

2. Drilled 3/4 inch holes in the lower part of the bulkheads from F809 fwd to f807 on the right side under flor level and then ran the Van's supplied conduit. I plan to use this conduit to carry the tail light and strobe wire bundle as well as the elevator trim tab servo wire bundle. It will also allow me to run wires for a remote compass and outside temperature probe if needed.

3. Drilled for and installed conduit on the left side and under floor like the rt side but only back to the f808 bulkhead where the pitch autopilot servo is mounted. This will possibly provide for a convenient way to run the servo wire forward.

4. Added some RTV blue to where the static lines connect to the static ports. This will hopefully provide a better or more secure connection.

5. Added locktite to the two bolts that thread into the servo housing and then torgued to 25"lbs. I then made sure all the other nuts were torqued to spec. I finished up by safety wiring the two bolts that require it.

6. Removed the temporary wood floor boards
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Secured the static line to underside of top rail with this nifty tie block from steins

Secured the static line to underside of top rail with this nifty tie block from steins

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The pitch autopilot servo safty wired

The pitch autopilot servo safty wired

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Conduit run from the aft F809 bulkhead forward. Note a shorter one on left side

Conduit run from the aft F809 bulkhead forward. Note a shorter one on left side

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