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Builder Name:	Ken Jordan -

Project:	Rans - S-19 Venterra - VIEW REPORTS
Total Hours:	3
Total Flight Time:
Start/Last Date:	Jan 06, 2012 - Aug 02, 2015
Engine:	Lycoming IO233
Propeller:	Sensenich
Panel:	Dynon Skyview; Garmin 430

Friendly URL:	https://eaabuilderslog.org?s=ranss19

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Nov 28, 2014 Plugs and engine run Category: Engine

Tech Counselor stopped by with the cleaned plugs. Replaced all plugs. Tested the electronic ignition to identify correct HT wires for each plug. Tested engine which ran much more smoothly

Nov 21, 2014 Air filter install Category: Engine

Cut and drilled the lower cowling for the install of the air filter. Riveted a doubler on the front to support the filter frame.

Nov 20, 2014 Plugs & lubing Category: Engine

Our Tech Counselor stopped by to help with the engine. Several spark plugs were fouled. Our TC took the aviation plugs with him to clean them and we bought 4 new plugs for the electronic ignition. Discovered that the fuel pressure gauge was connected to the wrong place, so plugged the old place and order a T connector to connect it correctly. Lubed all the hinges.

Nov 04, 2014 Prop and oil

Category: Engine

Started cutting and attaching the servo push-pull rods, but realized one of the rod ends needed to be 1/4", so have ordered those from Spruce. Installed the prop. Filled the engine with oil and cranked to move the oil through the engine. We have oil pressure and temperature!

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Nov 03, 2014 Wiring and gas lines Category: Engine

Drilled separate holes in the side skin for the gas lines and clipped them away from the aileron control lines. Replaced the landing light switch with a dual landing/taxi light switch. Ran the wires out to the engine compartment.

Oct 06, 2014 Wiring and exhaust

Category: Engine

In checking some of the wiring, we found that the MAP sensor wires were loose. Got new pins and soldered them in addition to crimping and re-installed. Installed the exhaust hangers and completed work on the exhaust system.

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Aug 11, 2014 Mounted and wired the oil pressure sensor

Category: Engine

Mounted and wired the oil pressure sensor. Finalized the pilot and co-pilot control stick and re-installed. Did some miscellaneous wiring.

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Aug 08, 2014 Installed fuel pressure sensor

Category: Engine

Installed fuel pressure sensor. Installed the aux fuel pump. Plumbed and wired the manifold pressure sensor. Plumbed the manifold pressure sensor for the electronic ignition. Installed the fuel line from the gascolator to the mechanical fuel pump.

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Aug 06, 2014 Installed engine crank case oil breather.

Category: Engine

Installed engine crank case oil breather.

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Jul 14, 2014 Engine attachments

Category: Engine

Installed the correct oil temperature probe (UMA 1B9) for the Lycoming IO233 engine. Installed the cabin heater box and connected to the heat shroud on the muffler. Installed cabin heat cable.

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Jul 09, 2014 Mixture Control and Throttle

Category: Engine

Installed mixture control cable and throttle cable

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Jul 05, 2014 Engine attachments

Category: Engine

Installed the exhaust system and dry fit the mufflers. Drilled and installed the EGT probes. Installed the CHT/EGT harness, installed blade connectors and attached to the probes. Clamped and tied all the wires.

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Jul 03, 2014 Trim Tab and Electronic Ignition

Category: Engine

Installed Molex connector on the trim tab servo wires and tied to side of tailcone. Ran electronic ignition sensing wire over the engine and through the firewall to the electronic ignition control unit.

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Jul 02, 2014 Installed bungs in the firewall and baffling Category: Engine

Installed bungs in the firewall and baffling

Jul 01, 2014 Engine attachments

Category: Engine

Mounted the oil cooler and ran scat tubing from the baffle to the cooler. Re-mounted the throttle assembly using sealant on the gasket. Installed the throttle, mixture and parking brake knobs

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Jun 20, 2014 Drilled the tube input for the oil cooler

Category: Engine

Drilled the tube input for the oil cooler. Drilled mounting holes in the firewall and fabricated bushings to give it air movement. Mounted the throttle body assemble to the engine. Installed the cylinder head temperature probes.

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Jun 19, 2014 Finished riveting the baffle

Category: Engine

Finished riveting the baffle. Attached to engine

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Jun 17, 2014 Baffles Category: Engine

Painted the baffle pieces with black engine enamel

Jun 16, 2014 Finished fitting the baffling Category: Engine

Finished fitting the baffling. Ran out of rivets so we're waiting on those. All pieces are cleaned and ready to be painted.

Jun 14, 2014 Baffles Category: Engine

Started fitting the baffling to the engine and riveting pieces together as needed

Jun 10, 2014 Clamped the static port lines to the aircraft

Category: Engine

Clamped the static port lines to the aircraft. Installed the OAT probes and connected to the ADAHRS units

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Jun 03, 2014 Installed LightSpeed Ignition module

Category: Engine

Fabricated a mounting plate for the LightSpeed Plasma CD Ignition module. Mounted just aft of the firewall. Bolted the ignition coils to the top of the engine. Installed the spark plug adapters.

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May 30, 2014 Mounted the engine using Lord's isolators

Category: Engine

Mounted the engine using Lord's isolators. Fabricated a backing plate for the battery box and mounted it behind the luggage closeout. Fabricated a backing plate for the marker beacon antenna and riveted to tail skin. Fabricated a mounting plate for the ADAHRS units and mounted them.

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May 07, 2014 Baffles Category: Engine

Cleaned up the pieces and made the compound bends by hand.

May 06, 2014 Used a break to put the bends in Category: Engine

Used a break to put the bends in. Couldn't do the compound bends with the break.

May 03, 2014 Baffles Category: Engine

Drilled the holes in the baffling except for the #18 holes. We've ordered a #18 bit!

May 01, 2014 Baffles Category: Engine

Punched the center of the holes that need to be drilled in the baffling

Apr 29, 2014 Baffles

Category: Engine

Used a belt sander to get the baffling pieces to their finished size. Sanded all the edges smooth.

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Apr 28, 2014 Baffles

Category: Engine

Used a band saw to rough cut all the baffling pieces out.

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Apr 25, 2014 Baffles Category: Engine

Marked up the IO233 baffle blueprints so we could read them. Copied them onto letter paper and cut the pieces out. Traced the pieces onto aluminum/stainless steel sheets

Dec 08, 2013 Firewall assembly Category: Engine

Cleaned/de-burred firewall parts and primed them.