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Author: | Hagle347 [ Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
The post Sedona Update- after Sun N Fun and a discussion with Jimmy Brod of JB Aircraft Engines, it was clear that my intended engine would not be what I expected. The engine came off a turbo normalized Twin Commanche. Good engine fit for the Thorp....But, I'm not using the turbo part AND the pistons are rated at 6.5 to 1. That would only give me about 145 hp. Not good. So the engine took a nice ride on Yellow Freight. Jimmy's shop will install 9:1 pistons, new rings and then put my exhaust system on the engine and run it in their test stand. When I get it back - before the end of May- All I'll have to do is add engine mount, fuel lines, P leads and she's ready to run on the airplane. In the mean time, the panel is almost all connected to the airframe. I'm making my final assembly list to make sure I don't have to install/uninstall items too many times. The last 'big' install is now the windshield and canopy. |
Author: | James Grahn [ Tue May 08, 2018 9:57 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
You do good work Terry. Just make sure all of the edges look polished. Holes too. No chips or imperfections on the edge. Cubes |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Tue May 08, 2018 10:27 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
A Unibit works to remove burrs and polish the attach holes . You can use it on both sides of the hole . Practice on some scrap first . RB |
Author: | Hagle347 [ Mon Aug 06, 2018 4:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
This is a better photo of my final panel configuration. |
Author: | Fraser MacPhee [ Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Nice and clean - with wigwags - and left and right mag switches - no key? |
Author: | Jeff J [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:49 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Fraser MacPhee wrote: .... left and right mag switches - no key? That is the way mine is except my mag switches are mounted away from other switches so they cannot be accidentally switched. I like the clean look but I prefer circuit breakers to fuses because of the spare fuse requirements for night flight (applies to IFR as well). |
Author: | Ryan Allen [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 6:54 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Terry, if you get bored one day, I would be interested to hear how you plan to attach the top of the panel to the bulkhead aft of the fuel tank. I have never figured out an elegant solution. You panel looks great by the way. |
Author: | Hagle347 [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:27 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Found it! Hope it helps. |
Author: | Ryan Allen [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:37 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
That helps alot. Thanks Terry. I like it. |
Author: | Bill Williams [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Terry's Keeper - N218TH |
Here's trim for the windshield between the roll bar and dash |
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