The magnetic oil plug needs to be checked for debris. If any large pieces of metal are stuck to this it’s an indication that there is a problem with the engine.

Once checked the plug is refitted and locked to prevent it from coming loose whilst in operation.

The oil drain banjo underneath the engine also needs to be wire locked.

A job leftover from fitting the canopy locks is installing the centre canopy release mechanism.

Holes marked and drilled.

A rivnut is installed and the mechanism is secured. Once the interior panels are fitted the operating wire will be fitted.

When Chris came down he helped me install the electric aileron trim servo. Now it’s time to install the Elevator trim mechanism. Chris had already attached the clevis, pin, split pin and had cut the threaded rod which cuts some of the work I have to do.

The first thing that needs to be done is to set the trim motor to its extremes so it can be set at midpoint.

The midpoint is 8.5mm which is set by connecting to a 12v battery to move it to that position.

The servo is temporarily installed with Clecos, the other clevis is attached and adjusted so the trim tab is inline with the elevator.

The Clecos are removed and M3 screws, nylon washers and nylocs nuts are used to secure the servo.

Once correctly adjusted the pin and clevis is secured with a split pin.

Loctite 243 is applied to the threads…

and the nut is tightened up against the clevis.