Monday, April 2, 2018

Firewall Forward Kit

Installed Cowl Baffles ( 4 hrs )

Decided to complete connection of MAP lines prior to completing the cowl baffles - in case any interference.  Installed AN823-4 Steel 45 deg Elbow (replaced AN816-4D straight fitting) per Aircraft Speciality design for connection of Single PMAG manifold air pressure hoses.  Tightened flare fitting at elbow, and applied Herbie Clamp to silicone hose at other end. [ ref Jan 26, 2018 log "Map Hose Assembly ]   Installed Left and Right Aft Baffles to engine per Sect 47-07, Steps 2-4.  No trimming of baffles needed - fit to engine was good first pass.  And, didn't need to remove Oil Filler Tube.  Assembled Left and Right Forward Baffles per 47-13 per Step 1.  First riveted CB-00011 to Left Fwd Baffle per Step 4 at 47-12 (initially not sure possible to assemble onto engine w/ this part attached, but riveting after looked almost impossible too).  I had to trim CB-00011 to fit engine case so all bolt holes would align.  This gave me practise getting the assl'y on and off a few times - so I got better at twisting and turning it around Prop Governor.  Aaarrrgggh !
Completed MAP lines between engine, sensor, and PMAG