During past couple days, working to prepare for Airworthiness Inspection, and First Flight. Cleaned Canopy of some residue left from sticky plastic layer (Plexus spray, and some isopropyl alcohol). Removed Spinner so I could removed protection tape off blade roots. Tested ELT Model E-04 (emergency locator transmitter) per Sect 9 in ACK Tech, Inc manual. I heard a tone from my hand-held radio tuned to 121.5, and beep from system in plane. (note: I called AFRCC #800-851-3051 first, but contrary to other info, they don't need coordination of self-test for 406 MHz systems) Also verified receiving GPS data per Fig 134, page 9 re: test tool set-up. ACK Tech confirmed using voltmeter on test lead was acceptable alternative to using an LED & 300 Ohm resitor. Saw "pulse" every second as expected. With Nancy's help, did another engine run for few minutes - this time insured I turned on Alternator power ! - immediately confirmed charging battery as volts increased, and Amps display registered high current tapering off quickly as battery recovered from start. Removed SD card, and charted data on home PC. (prior run July 2 was first time used SD card in G3X to record. I'd forgot to turn on Alt Pwr, so I was concerned when data showed NO charging of battery, and 0 Amps. Now using checklist w/ engine runs to insure I turn on Alt) Rick Olson, friend in area who recently built a RV-4 stopped by to see my status. He spent about an hour "inspecting" and found a couple minor things, which I quickly "fixed"...see pics below. Thanks Rick !
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Modified plug rack to fit the 4 "Automotive" 14mm plugs
for the PMAG. Epoxied on 1/2" ID aluminum washers,
replacing the cardboard "fix" Terry created on day of 1st run.
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Per Rick's recommendation (Terry had suggested earlier too),
I constrained the PMAG leads on top cylinders to adel style
clamp on injection fuel line
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Rick found the blue T fitting on MAP line had slipped out of
adel clamp - so I re-positioned clamp, and shoved "T" much
farther in. Seems secure now, but I'll continue to examine
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| example screenshot. Terry reminded me easy to do on G3X... simply hold "menu" key down for few seconds. This was several minutes after today's engine run...CHTs (stopped run once reached 250F) and EGTs were lower |