May 292014
 

I built a support angle for the fuel pump.  The rivets holding the brackets to the floor are pretty secure but if it gets kicked hard to the side it *could* snap off, and then we might have fuel in the cockpit.

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Drilled and installed the static port rivet on both sides.

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I bought these springs and collars during the last build.  They give a firmer brake pedal feel and push back when off the brakes so that the brakes don’t drag.  There is a washer at the top of the springs opposite end of the collar to keep the springs from rubbing.  I’ll secure the collar 1/16″ from the bolt, washer and nut.

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Secured the tubing which keeps the rudder cable from rubbing on the aileron push tubes.

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Removed the existing elevator push tube angle brackets and began installation of the Garmin Autopilot brackets.  Used a 3/4″ wood stock to make sure the angles were aligned, secured with small clamps and back drilled using the existing holes.

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Riveted the angles after this.

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