Empennage

Empennage Fairing ( 2 hrs )

Mixed epoxy/flox and filled pinholes on Emp Fairing (also some on 4 Instersection Fairings).   Later, after cured 6 hrs, sanded smooth all 4 Intersection Fairings and Empennage Fairing.    Began exploring where and how to mount various units supporting Garmin G3X system:  GTX-45 ( remote transponder w/ ADS-B in/out), GEA24 (engine monitor), GD-40 (CO detection), GPS20A (remote WAAS GPS), and GAD27 (intergrated controller).   Referenced couple other RV14 builder logs, and Layout provided by Stein Air.

flox mix added to fill pinholes ( prior sand smooth... again)

unpacking Avionics...

Empennage

Empennage Fairing ( 3 hrs )

Completed sanding high spots and contoured at HS leading edge.  Removed Fairing ( Yay !  - some prying required, but did come off...whew...) to sand edges.  Smoothed edges all around using 120 grit.  Removed excess flox underneath using dremel.  Ref Step 5 at 12-13.  Pleased with fit when re-attached.  No gaps !   Got a lot of pinholes opened via removed layer of filler/paint...so will tackle those next.

underside w/ molded flox shown

prior sanding flox on edges & contouring

re-installed after sanding edges

no gaps

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