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Apr 22, 2024 6.3 Brake, Fuel Lines Category: Fuselage
Reviewed notes for previous week to see what parts I needed to order. Reviewed plan for brake line mount. Considered several options for additional brake line mount for crossover hoses. Looked at options for modeling clay one final time and selected McMaster clay and added to order. Added additional nylon sheets to McMaster order. Added parts to Aircraft Spruce cart for future order. Placed McMaster order.

Removed fuel pump mounting plate, fuel pump and filter as one assembly by disconnecting the filter to valve fuel line. Wrapped silicone tape around the fitting that might contact the floor of the fuselage.

Swapped the right and left brake lines and confirmed the fit was much better.

Fit the heater box in place and confirmed the routing of the brake lines works. Also confirmed there is plenty of room for the instrument panel to aft fuselage wiring to fit. Thought about options to secure fuel and brake lines and wiring. Decided to use click bond mounts to locate them and additional foam (per Van's instructions) to protect them more. I probably won't need to use conduit to protect wires in the center tunnel. Found a CB4132 mount that would work better than a homemade mount to secure brake lines. Sent an email to theflightshop.com asking for price and availability.

Removed and smoothed OD and ID of firewall fuel bulkhead fitting spacer.


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