Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Chapter 25 update

Sanding/prepping the top side for the West Systems barrier coat. 

Two layers of West Systems squeegeed on.   3 pumps was more than enough for the top of the strake on one side.  This will be sanded after cure using no finer than 220 grit.



Admiring the shiny painted bottom strake when I was digging for the sump drain plug.
I used a handheld metal detector to find the sump drain plug buried in the fairing.

The fuel caps have been covered with painters tape.  I dug them out to make sure epoxy hadn't infiltrated the tape and caps.  The hole saw was a guide for the exacto knife.  I trimmed these up a little more and will add a 100 Octane placard after painting.  


Tuesday, March 3, 2020

FAA - update 3/3/2020

The FAA returned the 8050-1 form due to a certification check box not checked.

The sample form I have was dated 2016 and the new on line form is dated 2018 which has additional boxes.   I quickly corrected the form and returned it...