Category: Finishing Kit

Interior Sidewall Panels

I installed the forward interior sidewall panels, since they are partially covered by the dashboard once it’s installed (as indicated by the green tape in the 2nd photo). The panels are attached with screws in a few spots to rivnuts that are attached to the interior fuselage skins. To...

Cowling Fitting

Over the last two days I spent more time on the engine cowling. I attached the inspection doors and prepped the top half to attach the louver vent. Then I began installing camloc fasteners for securing the cowling to the mounting strip on the firewall. On the starboard side,...

Top Skin Closeout and Engine Cowling Fitment

I received back my fuel pump assembly from Lockwood Aero, which was updated to comply with ASB 915 i-012. This fuel pump was the last thing I wanted to install before installing the top skin just aft of the firewall. The nuts that secure this pump assembly are on...

Fitting the Engine Cowling

I really want to cover the engine so I decided to skip ahead to fitting the engine cowling, which is part of the finishing kit. The instructions ask you to perform a bit of light sanding to get the upper and lower halves to line up nicely. I used...