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I have received shipments from Aircraft Spruce and direct from Arion.
All
were in good condition and included packing lists!
Aircraft Spruce was short a couple of items and had some items
back-ordered,
but these were all rectified quickly.
Arion's shipment was well packaged and I was very pleased with the way
items
were labeled. Everything was correct as per the packing list. There are
4
items on back-order, one of which is the instrument panel which is
undergoing a redesign - I'm excited to see the changes!
My main kit, although ready to be dispatched, is delayed due to the
recent
ice and snow storms. Hopefully it will be on its way soon.
While waiting, I started some work on the items already received and
have
the following comments to the associated chapters in the build manual:
Chapter 2. Seat Bulkhead Assembly
Fit Bell Crank
Reads:
1. Locate the 12" piece of aluminum angle from the kit.
Should read
1. Locate the 1/8"thick 1-1 aluminum angle from the kit.
My comment: The piece is actually 36" long, not 12".
Reads:
2. Using the picture at right and the drawing on the next
page fabricate 2 parts like the photo at right.
3. The small holes in each end are 3/16" and are 1/2" from
the end and centered on the flat.
My comment: The dimensions given on the photograph are different
from the dimensions given in the text.
Chapter 6. Flap and Trim motor Installation
Trim motor install
Reads:
1. Fabricate 2 angle brackets for the motor to mount with .
2. These are made of 1/8" thick 1"by1" aluminum angle stock.
3. The hole that attaches to the motor will be 1/4", and the
hole the attaches to the bulkhead is 3/16".
My comment:
Placement of the 1/4" hole needs to be less than half way to the
angle. A drawing or comment on the placement would be helpful.
Chapter 27. Flute Tube Fabrication
Fabricate Flute tube support.
Reads:
Locate the length of 1.25 inch wide aluminum channel from
the kit components. Cut this channel into two pieces each 23 inches
long.
Then ..
Chapter 28. Flute Tube Support
Flute support fabrication
My comment: Chapter 28 indicates that the supports may have to be as
much as 23 11/16" long depending upon installation. All instructions for
fabrication of the supports should be moved to chapter 28 and the
overall
length explained before the builder cuts them to 23".
So far this is great fun! One essential tool no-one mentioned before is
a
vice - but maybe that was because it is so obvious.
Anyone here attending the Jabiru engine seminar in February? I am.
Colin K.
OK
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