Jul 25, 2021     Cowl Continued - (5 hours)       Category: Engine

Since i cut the cowl too short. I had to correct the mistake and remount the lower cowl. The space between the spinner backplate and the cowl is not increased to 20mm. I plan on doing some bodywork to decrease the space. Started upper cowl.

While installing the lower hinge system for the cowling, the rivets need up close to the edge. I measured and determined while close, I was within the minimum of 1.5mm but not within the suggested 10mm from the edge on the skin. I had my friend (A&P Robert McCoy) inspect the issue and he determined that it will be safe.

  Aug 21, 2021     First Start of Viking Engine - (4 hours) Category: Engine

Today I performed the first start of the Viking 130 engine. This was completed without the prop installed to make sure wiring was installed properly and also to make sure there were no leaks in the cooling system. All went smooth. I followed Viking Aircraft Engines' recommended start checklist.

  Aug 01, 2021     Electrical of Engine/circuit breakers - (8 hours)       Category: Engine

Completed wiring the circuit breakers for the engine power. Wired switches for engine controls. Installed dual throttle. Installed engine sensor wiring.

  Aug 07, 2021     Electrical completion for Engine - (8 hours)       Category: Engine

Painted radiator shroud and installed fuel line from the header tank to engine.
I painted the new 2in longer nose strut and completed installing the fuel line from header to Engine.

  Aug 14, 2021     Cowl Work - (16 hours)       Category: Engine

Completed some bodywork on the cowling to correct the gap between the cowling and the spinner. I also shortened the exhaust pipe to the recommended 2in length.
Pick foam was used to mold the front of the cowling to match the spinner then 2 layers of 2oz fiberglass and epoxy resins were used to bond.

  May 24, 2021     Engine Install: Overflow and Hoses continued - (6 hours)       Category: Engine

  May 28, 2021     Engine install: Electricals Started - (8 hours)       Category: Engine

  Jun 07, 2021     Engine install: Electricals continued - (8 hours)       Category: Engine

  May 25, 2021     Corrected Radiator plumbing - (2 hours)       Category: Engine

I made the following corrections to the Radiator plumbing.
Mounted overflow is lower than the cap.
Installed clamps.

  May 23, 2021     Radiator Plumbing - (4 hours)       Category: Engine

Installed radiator hose and mounted ECU. Installed GRT Engine sensors. Coolant Temp, Oil Pressure, Gearbox temp.

  May 23, 2021     Installed engine mount and Engine - (16 hours)       Category: Engine

  May 23, 2021     Engine Install: Radiator Hoses       Category: Engine

  May 18, 2021     Engine Unboxing - (1 hour)       Category: Engine

Received Engine and Firewall forward Kit.

  Apr 22, 2021     Ordered Eng. and Firewall forward kit Category: Engine

Ordered Engine and FWF kit from Viking Aircraft Engines.