Fuselage

Rudder Pedal Bearing Block  ( 2 hrs )

While Fuselage is on it's side, decided to jump ahead and work on items easier installed in that orientation.  Much easier to work on center support Rudder Pedal Bearing Block F-6115 per Sec 33-05 and -06.   Drilled #12 locator holes while clamped to support, then enlarged in drill press to #10 holes.   Then split apart via bandsaw.   Assembled loosely for now.   Located in furthest forward position for best leg room (1 of 3 positions).

[Note:  discovered Van's didn't provide Bearing Block Template for LH and RH Blocks, so emailed request to expedite. Seems packing list/inventory is inaccurate for QB's.   They're now 2 for 3 in missing templates needed]

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Vents Assembly ( 1 hr )

Bonded Vents to Fuselage per Steps 7 & 8, Sect 29-22.   Worked well to turn Fuselage on it's side for easier access.  After initial set,  added carpenters clamp so I could rotate Fuselage back to opposite side.

Adhesive visible on top side will be hidden
 by Instrument panel and sill overhang.

Fuselage

Vent Assemblies ( 1 hr )

Only had time to complete Step 5 in Sect 29-22 to seal w/ adhesive silicone Vents SV-10 into Ducts.  Attached mounting face with 3 machine screws.  Otherwise, spent some time considering upcoming stages in project. Ordered Fuel Lines pre-bent and assembled via Aircraft Specialty Cabin Fuel Line Kit.   Good feedback in VAF .   Determined I'd spend as much on tube bending and flair tool as buying the precision formed ready to install version from this source (and saved time and aggravation ...Sec 31-06 to -10.

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Vent Assembly  ( 2 hrs )

Masked off wherever adhesive will be used.  Decided not to paint interior of  duct, but wait until plane painted...since not sure of exterior paint scheme.   Primed alum (NOT the actual Vent eyeball !), then painted duct and alum with semi-gloss black..  Coordinating with dash panel, and "hiding" black head screws, and highlighting Aluminum Vent.   Pending if leave edge of captured Vent as Aluminum,  or paint black too.  I like the appearance of the exposed Aluminum edge, but it will be mostly hidden.

Using my portable, collapsible paint booth,
since cooler and damp weather today.

Fuselage

Air Vent Assembly  ( 5 hrs )

Building LH & RH Air Vent Assemblies per Sect 29-21 at Steps 1-11,  and Sect 29 -22 at Steps 1-4.  Ready to prime/paint.  Then install with adhesive.  Using upgraded (optional) SV-10 aluminum Vents replacing original black plastic Vents.  These close tightly so no cold air leakage, plus "way cool" appearance.   Lot's of trimming of molded plastic and corner of Vents.

Fuselage

Lower Gear Brace   ( 3 hrs )

Completed Steps 2 & 3 at Sect 29-03 for Lower Gear Brace installation (Tri Gear build) .  Tight clearances makes getting bolts inserted a time consuming chore.   Started trying to only use wrench to advance each bolt  -  but lots and lots of 1 click at a time turns in confined area convinced me to try plan B.  Used titanium bucking bar to tap bolt heads.  Since high grade steel bolts going through aluminum Spar, no problem with thread damage, etc.

"clocked" brake line fittings.
 (After pic during install, realized one on right was not correct angle) 

spans rear web to front web on main spar

Fuselage

Lower Gear Braces ( 2 hrs )

I'm back from visiting my brother in hospital in Seattle - he's making full recovery from a heart attack last week.  Miraculously saved by CPR during a business trip there.   Since no warning or prior history, very alarming.  Thank God he's alive and gonna be A-OK !   

Began working on Lower Gear Brace installation at Sect 29-03, Step 1 (of 3). Trial fit up OK (tight !), so disassembled and primed.  Pic below shows prior driving bolts most of the way...