Project: Greg's_RV-10     -     Entry

Sep 30, 2023 5.0 36-3 thru 36-4: Tunnel brake lines Category: 36: Brake Lines
Started the work on the tunnel. Started at the firewall bracket and just went slowly through it. I started with a flare and nut on one end, temporarily connected it, measured the first bend, removed the line, bent the line, reinstall, adjust, measure next bend, remove, bend, and so on until I had the line bent all the way back to the fitting at the tunnel exit. Thought I had it all good but then saw the note about clocking that last fitting and routing the brake line to avoid the fuel line. I was able to massage it into place.

Then the installation of the adel clamps. Ugh. That was difficult and required getting into the airplane and contorting a it to get the screws in.

Had a bit of scare when I got forward enough in the fuselage that the tail lifted up off the cradle and actually hit the ceiling and one of my shop lights. A lot of racket, but no damage to the airplane. Big hole in my ceiling though!

Got everything finished up and torqued. Then reinstalled the front heater vent and final riveted in place.

I thought bending these hard lines was going to be a big pain and something that wouldn't look good when I was done. I'm very happy with how everything came out and bending the lines is actually one of the more enjoyable parts of the build.


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