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S24 - Wing Tip Installation

Wings

More Wingtip Wiring

I spent the rest of the time after finishing the rear baggage panel starting the wiring for the wing tip. I believe I am going to need some terminal rings but I need to see what size, etc. The grounds I believe need to be attached to the exterior of Read more

By olanandkate, 1 monthSeptember 9, 2025 ago
Wings

Pitot Wireloom and Wingtip Lighting Cleanup

Before I left for the wiring class today I got the package from Aircraft Spruce in with all of the adel clamps. I installed nutplates and then got the wireloom mounted. I also got the tape off the wingtip lights and cleaned up the excess sealant. I might need to Read more

By olanandkate, 2 monthsAugust 12, 2025 ago
Wings

Wing Tips Finished and Wings Finished!

Man it was a long day but I really wanted to wrap up on the wings today before I packed up for the wiring class tomorrow. I talked with my EAA tech counselor and he had a nut plate jig that I could borrow. Man that thing was awesome! Made Read more

By olanandkate, 2 monthsAugust 11, 2025 ago
Wings

Lens Bonding and Rear Nav Lights Ready

I got the lenses bonded today and went ahead and got the rear NAV lights installed. I’m missing some screws but beyond that they are ready.

By olanandkate, 2 monthsAugust 10, 2025 ago
Wings

Aeroled VXi Wingtips Started

I had spare time after dealing with weekend chores so I decided to spend some time getting the lenses prepped for bonding with the wing tips. Spent most of my time taping and then I scoured the external edges for the bonding process which I will start on Monday.

By olanandkate, 2 monthsAugust 9, 2025 ago

Aircraft Build Time

Airplane sectionBuild time (hrs)
Avionics/Electronics9
S06 - Vertical Stabilizer22.5
S07 - Rudder34.25
S08 - Horizontal Stabilizer49.75
S09 - Elevators59
S10 - Tailcone75.75
S11 - Empennage Attach27.75
S12 - Empennage Fairings26.5
S13 - Main Spar18.25
S14 - Wing Ribs35.5
S15 - Rear Spar29.25
S16 - Top Skins32.75
S17 - Outboard Leading Edge34.75
S18 - Fuel Tank79.5
S20 - Bottom Skins42.25
S21 - Aileron35.5
S22 - Flap44
S23 - Aileron Actuation11
S24 - Wing Tip Installation15.5
S25 - Mid Fuselage Bulkheads0.25
S26 - Mid Fuselage Ribs Bottom Skins0.25
S27 - Firewall0.25
S28 - Forward Fuselage Bulkhead Ribs0.25
S29 - Fuselage Side Skins4
S30 - Step Installation2
S31 - Upper Forward Fuselage0.25
S32 - Tailcone Attach14.75
S33 - Baggage Area28
S34 - Baggage Door8
S35 - Access & Floors7.75
S36 - Brake Lines4.5
S37 - Fuel System5.75
S38 - Rudder Pedals & Brake System12.5
S39 - Control System8.25
S40 - Flap System5
S42 - Rear Seat Backs7.5
S49 - Seats9
S50 - Cabin Heat1
Total802
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