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C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
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Author:  dickwolff [ Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:01 pm ]
Post subject:  C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
Well, friends, I guess it's time for me to share my project progress.

N886Y was delivered to the little town where I live in Ontario, Canada, in August of 2010. After a few hours of taxi trials, I started taking panels and things off for a more in-depth inspection to make sure it was ready for the government inspection. Without going into going into a ton of detail, the airplane needed a lot more work than my light pre-buy inspection revealed.

Here we are, three and a half years later, finally on the home stretch. It's been a roller coaster of emotion; it's been an tremendous learning experience; it's been a personal journey. I've met many good folk in the course of this project.

I hope these pics come through.

In no particular order:

New canopy rail supports
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Removing the old tank bung
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New Fuel Cap
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New Seats
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New Seat structure
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New Tunnel
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New Baffles
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Tip for installing Adel clamps
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Cockpit - new and improved
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New Flap Actuator
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Grounding Tabs
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Author:  bfinney [ Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
Dick,
I like your tip for installing Adel clamps. One question, how did you sneek the kitchen implement out to the work shop with out "She Who Must Be Obeyed" seeing?????

Inquiring minds want to know.
Author:  dickwolff [ Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
That's one advantage of being a born-again bachelor.
Author:  Fraser MacPhee [ Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
Love the new grounding busses - how do you remove that fuel cap?
Author:  dickwolff [ Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
Indeed... there is not alot of room between the cap and the edge of the doubler, but a Cirque du Soleil performer would have no trouble with it as long as he knows the trick.

I'm going to braise a ridge-handle across the top.
Author:  mattst18 [ Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
Looks great Dick. Hope to see it and you at KY Dam this fall!
Author:  jrevens [ Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
dickwolff wrote:
Indeed... there is not alot of room between the cap and the edge of the doubler, but a Cirque du Soleil performer would have no trouble with it as long as he knows the trick.
... snip...

A child of 3 could do it... with 30 years experience. ::)

Looks good, Dick!
Author:  Pacer 20 [ Tue Feb 11, 2014 9:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
He Dick! Do you need more help :P
Keep going, one this yellow bird flight again!
Author:  dickwolff [ Wed Feb 12, 2014 6:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
Thanks, Thierry, but I'm beyond help.
Author:  Ryan Allen [ Thu Feb 13, 2014 6:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
Dick
can you tell me the name of the flap actuator you have and where you bought it?
Ryan
Author:  Rich Brazell [ Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
I'll raise you $20 a child of 2 could do it with 20 years experience . Call....

RB O:-)
Author:  dickwolff [ Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
The actuator is a Fergilli, 3" stoke. Several guys have used them in their T18's. There is one reported failure. I'm not too worried about it.

http://firgelliauto.com/product_info.ph ... ucts_id=34
Author:  Fraser MacPhee [ Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
I'll check when I get home, but I'm pretty sure the actuator I installed last year has a 4 inch stroke.......????........is that why you're still a batchelor..?......TOOT! >:D
Author:  leewwalton [ Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
Dick's correct .. you want the 2" stroke actuator. The Original 40 deg flaps is right under 3 inches, 2 inches is puts it at the second notch which is where we want to be.

((2 * 3.14 * 2.12)/360) * 80 = 2.96

Where 2.12 is the length of the original flap handles horn ... guess it does pay to listen in math class ;)
Author:  dickwolff [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: C-FVBG aka N886Y aka MLM
That jives with what I found. I had to move the limit switch to limit the stroke... 2.25" according to my notes, but 2" would have been fine. No fuss, no muss.

D
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