The depressingly long list, like everything else, is a work in progress. I know there are some items I left off, as it was put together very quickly. Some items won't take long at all, some of them represent many days or weeks of work:
I'll update this list as I go. Updated on 11 Feb 07.
- Cockpit
Instrument PanelEFIS remote heading sourceDesign installationPurchase materialFabricateand install tray - fabricated on 7 Mar 04. Still have to prime and install.Run wires- completed 14 Mar 04Move CDI up below EFISFile cutout for course knob- completed 23 Jan 04purchase blanking plate for old CDI location- arrived in early Feb 04Warning and Caution LightsPurchaseInstallInstall dimmer controlIntercomHave avionics shop extend rear seat mike plugs- completed in early Feb 04Install harnessWire PTT switchesCheckout harnessFabricate support for end of avionics trays- completed 23 Jan 04Paint panelInstall fixed part of panelPurchase new panel and recut without removable portion- completed 02 Jan 05.Cigarette Lighter for power for handheld GPS, iPod, etc.PurchaseInstall- completed 19 Apr 05- Cockpit night lighting
LED flood lights- completed 25 Jan 04Goose neck map light- completed 8 Jan 04Dimmer control for Garmin GNS-430 & GTX-327- completed 21 Feb 04Dimmer control for engine instruments, CDI, etcRear seat light?- deferred until after first flightRear seat riserpurchase materialfabricate- Aileron trim
run wires- completed 22 Feb 04install servo- install mechanism from servo to stick (during flight test phase)
- Heating and ventilation
Heater controlsFront seat- completed 7 May 05Back seat- completes 7 May 05Fresh air ventsFront seatBack seat- Paint cockpit floor
- Cockpit sidewall insulation
- Cockpit storage pockets
- Design
- Purchase material
- Fabricate
- Install
- Firewall insulation
- Purchase
- Install
- Wiring
pitch trim wires to tail- completed 1 Feb 04landing and taxi light wiring - switches, wig-wag, etc- in-fuselage portion completed 28 Feb 04- fabricate and secure wire bundles
Forward fuselage- Forward of firewall
Under floor- Canopy
Remove masking tape residueRound edges of PlexiglasEnlarge holes in PlexiglasInspect for scratches and polish them out if requiredrivet canopy skirtlayer of FG over rivetsfill and sand canopy skirtpaint canopy skirt- completed 26 Sep 04Canopy latch- Windscreen
Trim at bottomdrill holesinstall- FG/carbon fibre around windscreen
PurchaseFabricateSand and Fill- Paint
- Install
- Engine Installation
- Engine cooling plenum
Purchase materialInstall- Seal to cowl at front
- Flexible Hoses
Pressure Test- Install - 95% complete
Oil Cooler Door ControlDesignFabricateInstallAlternator bracket- Secure various hoses, wire bundles, etc
Alternate airInstall doorinstall control- completed 10 Apr 05- Electronic ignition
Run power wiresMount coilsPut holes in baffle- Run ignition wires
- Set timing
- Magneto
- Run ignition wires
- Set timing
- Inverted Oil System
Tip Oil Valve back 15 degreesForward fuselage upper skin - rivet in placeForward baggage bay doorInstall lock mechanisminstall blocks that locking rods slide intorivet door interior- Fuel Tanks
Seal Access CoversLeak check- Fibreglas
- Fill and sand
Empennage tipsEmpennage fairingGear leg fairings- cowling - 95% complete
canopy skirtwheel pants- wing tips (after final assembly)
SpinnerGear leg to wheel pant fairingsGear leg to fuselage fairings- Close off multi page snag list
- Final assembly in Hangar
- Install wings
- flaps
- Install
- Check rigging
- ailerons
- Install
- Check rigging
- Run wires in wings
- Pitot heat
- Landing light
- Taxi light
- Coax for Nav antenna
- Coax for Com 2 antenna
- Strobe lights
- Position lights
- Install wing tip antennae
- Nav - antenna installation 90% complete
- Com 2 - antenna installation 90% complete
- Install wing tips - right tip mounted, left tip 75% complete (waiting for final assembly to check alignment of left tip to aileron)
- Install rudder and elevators
- Install fuel tanks
- run fuel gauge wires
- connect fuel lines
- Ground Tests
- Fuel flow test
- Ignition timing
- Electronic ignition
- magneto
- Engine runs
- Com radio check
- EFIS heading cal
- mag compass swing
- RV Flight Training
- Taxi tests
- brakes
- steering
- Admin items
Reserve registration marks- C-GNHK reserved- Certificate of registration
- Final inspection
- Airworthiness certificate
- Insurance
- Paint Aircraft