Monthly Archives: September 2013

2013-09 Engine work

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Sieders Family

One item that had been nagging me for a bit, but stayed on the backburner was some engine work. Since I have a used engine with about 1400 hrs, you can say it doesn’t look exactly new anymore. The engine … Continue reading →

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2013-09 Overhead Channel Modification

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Sieders Family

while we are modifying, I came across Andy Millin’s tidbit about blocking one side of the AFT overhead channel, so water cannot puddle there, or else install a second drainpoint. I thought the idea was outstanding, and so I poured … Continue reading →

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2013-09 Vent Modification

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Sieders Family

For while I have been thinking about how to modify the overhead vents so the flow would be improved. Now, the back side of the vents are so high that air will not enter it easily, but more surround it … Continue reading →

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2013-09 Spar to Firewall (cont.)

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Sieders Family

I looked at the pour I did yesterday and added some micro to one side, just to make a nice round edge before I put one BID over the complete area. According to the manual, the whole area had to … Continue reading →

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2013-09 Layup RH Inner Upper Strake

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Sieders Family

Today I started with sanding the inner RH strake area to remove excess micro. It took a while but a lot came off and I believe that even though not all was removed, the BID will have enough to grab … Continue reading →

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2013-09 Bottom Spar to firewall micro

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Sieders Family

According to the manual, micro needs to be poured to strengthen the Spar to firewall area, and then later covered with 2 BID, both top and bottom. Right now, it is easy to pour some micro. On the RH bottom … Continue reading →

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2013-09 Overhead Channel

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Sieders Family

I cut some holes into the overhead channel for the AFT seat Vents and lights. While sitting on the bench seat, I had figured out already where the lights should be to shine down onto a passengers lap without being … Continue reading →

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2013-09 Bid placed outer RH Upper Strake to Spar

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Sieders Family

After sanding a lot of the micro away, I decided to lay down 2 BID in the RH upper strake to spar area in the outer wing area. Together with my special tool, the PVC pipe I was able to … Continue reading →

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2013-09 Strake to Spar Micro

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Sieders Family

  Today I poured Micro in both the LH and RH upper Strake to Spar areas. Again, I poured a lot, maybe too much, but it makes for a nice transition from the spar to the inner wing surface. I … Continue reading →

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2013-09 Fuel pump holder assy

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Sieders Family

I cut the fuel pump holder so it looks nicer now and has no sharp edges anymore. Later on, when I find the right place to attach it, I will adjust it once more and round out the edges.

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