Project: MartysRV14A     -     Entry

Nov 22, 2021 8 Final Assembly - Day 1 Category: Final Assemb
Picked up engraved nameplate. Started to reassemble the airplane:
1. Checked jam nut torques on elevator end bearings
2. Inspected rudder cables to ensure no binding/rubbing
3. Confirmed all electrical securely tied
4. Vacuumed aft empennage area to ensure no loose objects
5. Installed horizontal stab and torqued AN4 bolts to 70 in-lbs
6. Checked torque on all other HS bolts
7. Bolted aft elevator pushrod using two 0363P washers on each side of bearing. Torques to 25 in-lbs
8. Checked elevator travel. Measured 25.3 deg up and 26.5 deg down. Filed upper stop to increase up travel to 29.5 deg, so now in spec. In cabin, stick stops 1/2 in from panel and just presses into the seat.
9. Installed VS/rudder and torques all bolts to 25 in-lbs.
10. Checked torques on all elevator bearings and attachments.


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