Cozy MKIV Builder's Log Book -
October, 2002 through May, 2003
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| DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
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| 10/17/02 |
- Silicone seal carb heat flapper valve to enhance cabin heat - test -
works much better
- Install cockpit access door cover with velcro
- Install AUX input (1/8" stereo jack) for intercom
|
5 hrs |
| 10/22/02 |
- Work with "Aviation Electronics" at Hanscom Field on
altimeter/encoder/pitot/static system check. Replace vacuum filter, check
transponder and install new cable
- Remove dead starter
|
5 hrs |
| 1025/02 |
- Replace semi fixed starter - test - still need new starter and ring
hear
|
3 hrs |
| 11/8/02 |
- Install rebuilt starter and new ring gear
|
6 hrs |
| 11/9/02 |
- Tighten landing gear bolts
- Replace one taxi light H3 bulb with 100 watt bulb
- Replace landing gear cover screws with torx screws
- Begin battery trickle charger port installation under canard
|
4 hrs |
| 12/15/02 |
- Change oil and filter
|
2 hrs |
| 12/21/02 |
- Adjust microphone levels in radio - eliminate hum
- Adjust vacuumm pressure to 4.75 - 5.0 in HG
- Flip master switch
|
3 hrs |
| 3/16/02 |
- Replace nose door screws/nutplates with camlocs
|
2 hrs |
| 3/23/02 |
- Replace 6 top cowl screws/nutplates with camlocs
- Move battery to main spar
- Fab hold downs for 26.5 lb. lead weight
|
4 hrs |
| 3/25/02 |
- Finish 26.5 lb weight hold downs
- Tie wrap battery cables in nose - no movement
|
1 hrs |
| 4/13/02 |
- Glass 5 BID lip on inside wheel pants
- Mount spinner backplate under propeller
- Replace 4 more top cowl screws/nutplates with camlocs
|
6 hrs |
| 5/3/02 |
- Add washers to elevator pins at hinges
- Modify ballast hold downs - use velcro
- Replace last 5 top cowl screws/nutplates with camlocs
- Replace Attitude Indicator - adjust vacuum to 5.0 in HG
|
4 hrs |
| 5/4/02 |
- Glass 5 BID cover for fuel valve area
- Glass covers for rear spar openings behind rear seats
- Continue mounting wheel pants
|
5 hrs |
| 5/10/02 |
- Install fuel valve cover
- Install main spar access hole(s) cover
- Continue wheel pants work - fit brackets to gear legs
|
6 hrs |
| 5/17/02 |
- Install nutplates on wheel pants brackets
- Glass 5/16" pads for axle screw mounting
|
2 hrs |
| 5/24/02 |
- Trim and drill holes for axle mounting screws in pads
|
1 hrs |
| 5/30/02 |
- Finish fitting wheel pants to gear legs
- Remove spinner - need reinforcement
|
6 hrs |
| 5/31/02 |
- Glass fairings on wheel pants
- Glass reinforcements on spinner interior
|
4 hrs |
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