Category Archives: Glare Shield

External Trim, Fuel Tank Calibration, Glare Shield, Sensors

Wednesday 24th July 2019

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Music: Turin Brakes

Today I finished off the fuel tank calibrations and Ian did some inspections and sign offs so I could add some trim and send some paperwork to the LAA.

Starting again with the calibration screen,
I repeated the method described yesterday but the battery went flat as it had been run the night before for quite some time but I’d forgotten to turn the batter charger on. So I lost the calibrations., which meant…
I had to drain the tanks and start again but on the second run the third fuel add didn’t register so I had to drain the tank and start again. I’m not sure if by this time the heat was getting to me as it was up in the 30s by this time with the sun blazing into the workshop. Luckily the third attempt went well and the I managed to finish off the calibration – thank god…
I’ve added a couple of trims to the rear of the plane. First the top…
…and then the bottom. The trim motor cover will be added after we’ve done all the control surface checked.
Last on the agenda today is to fit the glare shield as I won’t need to take that off again as all the electric have been checked and signed off.
Glare Shield, Waterpump

Friday 12th July 2019

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Music: 10cc, Gerry Rafferty.

I’m expecting the registration to arrive today and some G6 cutting liquid. I’ve also designed and ordered the stainless steel identification plate which will hopefully be with me on Monday or Tuesday.

Today’s the day to refit the water pump, it’s had plenty of time to cure so fingers crossed that it’s sealed properly this time. I’ll also finish fitting the glare shield.

Also Bristell have been in touch to say that they have a pair of rear windows in the correct colour so I need to pick them up at some point soon…

I’ve cleaned up the gasket ready for the refit.
After running a thin bead of Wellseal around the pump mating surface it’s bolted back on and the bolts are torqued up.
The radiator is remounted…
…and all the pipes reconnected,
The water system has been refilled and I’ll leave it for the weekend to see if the reseal has been successful.
Next is to finish fitting the glare shield. It’s a tricky job as there is only a very narrow band to secure it too but it has to be done ‘blind’. I’ve decided the best way to do this is to position the glare shield and use a very small drill to drill a pilot hole and just mark the fuselage skin. Removing the glare shield reveals if I’ve drilled in the correct position. If so I can open it up and fit the Rivnut.
Seven screws are used to secure the glare shield and I’m considering using a couple more to secure the shield to the instrument panel. That’s a job for Monday.