A number of brackets, bottles and components need to be installed before the engine is hung as it’s far easier to gain access to it. Some are just riveted onto the Firewall but other items need to be removed for servicing so Rivnuts are used with hex screws.

Setting an M4 Rivnut

Brake Oil bottle installed

Repeating the procedure for the Rotax water expansion tank

As the battery holder is predrilled I was able to rivet without the use of Clecos.

Riveting the battery holder

A check of the rivet at the back of the firewall

The work for today completed