Project: Sportsman     -     Entry

Dec 29, 2021 9 Step #130 - 135 - Install wing fold hatches Category: Final (X)
Started early so I could warm up the hangar and fuselage prior to Loctite. Wow...two heaters and the system in the fuselage worked out great. It was snowing and 25 degree's outside and inside the fuselage, it was 100 degrees. I actually turned down the heaters some!

After prepping the surfaces I applied the Loctite and hoped it would cure. While waiting for it to cure I continued with finishing up the LH wing wiring of the XFER pump and AUX fuel sensor. I also cleaned up all the wiring on the LH side as well.

After about 10 hours of cure time, I removed the hatches and carefully transported them home. The Loctite was cured but its pretty brittle and I did not want to run the risk of breaking the joint. Once home, I removed the clecos and applied a decent amount of Q-Cell mix to create a smooth fillet for the fiberglass layers that I would apply the next day. Took forever for the Q-Cell to get...40 minutes! Learned a lesson about adding more catalyst to the resin so the gel time would increase.


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