Steevo's RV14a Build Log

GEA 24 and Avionics Bus install ( 2 hrs ) Installed four 10-32 nutplates to sub-panel, then mounted Garmin GEA 24.  Made cardboard tem...

Installing GEA24 on sub-panel ( 2 hrs ) Drilled four #10 holes for mounting Garmin GEA24 on sub-panel.  Drilled #40 holes for nutplates fo...

Install GTX-45R transponder ( 3 hrs ) Removed "center" area for transponder support plates.  Primed after drilling #40 holes, th...

Avionics installation ( 3 hrs ) Fabricated support for GTX-45R transponder with pair of piano hinges (left over from seat back build).  Us...

Avionics mounting ( 4 hrs ) Installed LH & RH Cabin Heat Control Cables after cutting to 36" lengths per Sect 50-07.  Needed to i...

Empennage Fairing ( 3 hrs ) Completed filling pinholes using epoxy/micro balloons, followed by sanding.  Then re-coat with Cromax Quickpri...

Empennage Fairing ( 2 hrs ) Finished sanding smooth where I filled pinholes.  Sprayed Cromax Quickprime A-4240S (sandable, acrylic primer)...