Steevo's RV14a Build Log

Torq Seal and Wing Fairings ( 2 hrs ) Did some "clean up" of some loose ends in Fuselage:  climbed into Fuse and managed to twis...

Sender Mount, etc ( 3 hrs ) Installed Sender Mount, adding fittings and hoses VA-102 and VA-119 (from Sect 49-11, Fig 2) prior to bolting ...

Starter Solenoid and Master Relay ( 3 hrs ) Started FF Kit ahead of engine delivery -- so I could mount components to Firewall easily.  In...

Prep for FF Kit / some Pushrods from Finish Kit ( 2 hrs ) Minimal shop time Jan 8 - 10 while working phones and emails with Vans, Stein Ai...

Firewall Forward Kit Inventory ( 9 hrs ) Rec'd FF Kit on Jan 4 via Fed Ex in 3 medium size boxes.  One weighed 60 lbs, but other 2 wer...

Brake Lines ( 3 hrs ) Received from Van's the AN365-524 nuts to replace MS21083  N5 shear nuts on the Gear Braces per Sect 29-03 -- to...

Axle Shims, Wheels & Brakes installed ( 4 hrs ) Ground two 8" x 3/8" Bolts creating drift pins for Wing to Spar assembly (Se...