June 2026 – 983RV Life

Static Line Run and ADAHRS/Transponder Mounting

I got the line run in the channels I ran under the baggage and rear seats. I’m going to have to make modifications to the side panel now to get access to hide both the wires and this static line behind the other panels I took off. I had put Read more

By Olan Hodges, 1 monthJune 17, 2026 ago

Empennage

Master Relay Installed and Static Line

I decided to at least get a few things done today so I installed the master relay which took all of 5 minutes but then the rest of my time was trying to find all of the parts from the Aircraft Spruce pitot static system I bought. I know there Read more

By Olan Hodges, 2 monthsJune 14, 2026 ago

Airplane section	Build time (hrs)
Avionics/Electronics	21.25
FF1 - Engine Installation	0.75
S06 - Vertical Stabilizer	22.5
S07 - Rudder	34.25
S08 - Horizontal Stabilizer	49.75
S09 - Elevators	59
S10 - Tailcone	73
S11 - Empennage Attach	27.75
S12 - Empennage Fairings	26.5
S13 - Main Spar	18.25
S14 - Wing Ribs	35.5
S15 - Rear Spar	29.25
S16 - Top Skins	32.75
S17 - Outboard Leading Edge	34.75
S18 - Fuel Tank	79.5
S20 - Bottom Skins	42.25
S21 - Aileron	35.5
S22 - Flap	44
S23 - Aileron Actuation	11
S24 - Wing Tip Installation	15.5
S25 - Mid Fuselage Bulkheads	0.25
S26 - Mid Fuselage Ribs Bottom Skins	0.25
S27 - Firewall	0.25
S28 - Forward Fuselage Bulkhead Ribs	0.25
S29 - Fuselage Side Skins	4
S30 - Step Installation	2
S31 - Upper Forward Fuselage	0.25
S32 - Tailcone Attach	14.75
S33 - Baggage Area	28
S34 - Baggage Door	8
S35 - Access & Floors	7.75
S36 - Brake Lines	4.5
S37 - Fuel System	11.5
S38 - Rudder Pedals & Brake System	13
S39 - Control System	10.75
S40 - Flap System	5
S41 - Upper Forward Fuselage Installation	9
S42 - Rear Seat Backs	7.5
S43 - Cabin	3.5
S46 - Engine Mount & Gear	0.75
S49 - Seats	12
S50 - Cabin Heat	1
Total	837.25