Resolved what avionics install kits to order now: 1) Autopilot Servo Install Kit, 2) Garmin Pitot Install Kit (Van's still in process, not yet available !), and 3) Aileron Trim Kit. Easier to install soon than later when Wing is nearing completion. I've decided my Avionics will be Garmin G3x Touch and associated options from Garmin. Mitch Lock, Van's East Coast Rep who built the RV14a with Garmin avionics was very helpful. Contact 240-832-2730.
I've been reviewing every detail of build, up to Sect 20. Yesterday I discovered the nutplates at Wing Root were NOT built by QB builders - although instructions on first Section QBW seemed to indicate they would be. So I closely examined Sect 16-02 & -03 (Top Skin Wing Root nutplates) and Sect 20-06 (Bottom Wing Root Fairing for Nutplate Install). Note: Van's Tech Support clarified Builder (ie "me") instructions shown at Sect QBW-2 are incorrect. These are supposed to show steps QB builders have done, and identify specifically Builder steps to complete. They told me QB Wings are being built just as RV10 QB Wings have been previously built, NOT per new instructions for RV14a. Thus certain steps in Sect 16-02 and Sect 20-06 were NOT done. So...I have to do these nutplates. They told me the nutplates were included in Packing List (inventory)...but I discovered two special "one leg" nutplates MS21051 - L08 were NOT included. Arrghhh! Another call to Van's to expedite delivery.
So spent final 1.5 hours building Sect 17-04, Step 9 and Sect 17-05, Step 3...the Access Hatch Doubler on LH Wing. Yay ! Finally built something after 2 months of delays since Empennage completed. It felt good to be building again...
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| Ready to install, but will leave out until Stall Waring mechanism is added at Leading edge inside...for larger opening |
