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Entry #	Created	Title	Category	Hours	Cost	# Pictures

18	Aug 19, 2023	Propeller repitched	First Flight		$1500.00	1
Had the propeller repitched. It was a 74X61 but went to 72X68. The engine would rev over redline in level flight at 61 inches of pitch. Way over redline. Now in level flight it might go over buy about 20 rpm at 2720. Manage to pick up 20 mph in full throttle level flight. Wheel pants and gear leg fairings on the main gear gave a 10 mph speed boost. So, we have gone from 150 mph to 180 mph. One quick little bird.

 

17	Aug 01, 2021	Final Inspection. April 24, 2021	Airframe	5	$1600.00	0
Finished the import inspection today. Now just to put everything back together and wait for some nice weather for the first flight. Paperwork should be done and CofA issued in 4-6 weeks. Been a long road getting to this point but a great learning experience.

 

16	Jun 05, 2021	First Flight after restoration	First Flight	2	$0.00	0
Did the first flight today and began the engine breaking process. The aircraft flew very well. Inspected the engine after the flight. No oil leaks and all systems working as they should with the exception of the directional gyro. Will have to replace it.

 

15	Nov 01, 2020	Weight and Balance	Airframe	2	$0.00	1
Did the weight and Balance. Came out 15 pounds lighter than when last flown. CofG came out at 82.5 inches aft of datum. Datum rang is 80-90 inches aft of datum. Empty weight is 1245 lbs. Groos weight is set at 2100. Not to bad.

 

14	Nov 01, 2020	Wash Day	Airframe		$0.00	3
Took the BD-4 out of the hangar to let the rain wash off the dust.

 

13	Nov 01, 2020	Fuel Tanks, Pickups and Sumps	Fuel System	34	$0.00	18
Had small leaks in both tanks. Did a fuel flow test. Started with 10 gallons per tank. Found that in a level attitude, both tanks had almost 5 gallons of unusable fuel. This combined with the lack of fuel drains in either tank, it was time to improve the system. A previous BD-4 I owned had wing tank sump similar to the ones used on the new BD-4 C. These work amazing, less than one gallon unusable per tank. Little risk of unporting a line, a low point for Watertown collect and a drain to clear water and sediment. Top wing skins opened up, tanks were in excellent condition. Blocked off the rear pick up in both tanks. Then added a tube to the Center pickups, running two thirds of the way down into the underwing sumps. Screens were added to the pickup tubes. Made a mold for the underwing sumps. Two sumps we made from the mold using West Epoxy System. Sumps were riveted and proseal Ed into the bottom of each tank. Then the tops of the tanks were repaired. Came out great. The unusable fuel in a nose up attitude is about half gallon in each tank.

 

12	Nov 01, 2020	Fabrication of interior panels	Interior Finish	26	$0.00	10
Fabricated cover panels to enclose all controls. Install most of the carpeting. Sent template and fabric to the upholstery shop for the rear sling seat. Aircraft was missing many of the interior panels for the rear seat area. Those will be fabricated later. Concentrating on Getting ready for import inspection.

 

11	Nov 01, 2020	Fuel Flow Test	Avionics	4	$0.00	0
Did the fuel flow rest today. Required minimum flow is 21 GPH. Test results, 23 GPH with minimal fuel on board. Based on a max burn of 14 GPH, This gives 1.62 times the max burn. 1.5 is minimum as per Transport Canada. So, all good.

 

10	Oct 21, 2020	Pitot Static Test	Avionics	2	$0.00	0
Had the pitot static test completed and certified, transponder and encoder tested and certified.

 

9	Apr 07, 2020	Cowl Paint	Cowl	4	$0.00	1
Repainted the grey on the cowl halves. Not a good match, will have to wait till the stores are open again to find a better match. Looks good though.

 

8	Feb 16, 2020	Repair door latches	Doors	3	$0.00	4
Replaced connecting rod from front latch to rear latch, allowing pilot to open door without reaching behind for the original latch. Added return springs to front latches to make them return to closed position with ease. Re adjusted the door handles. Re glued the interior trim on doors. Doors reinstalled.

 

7	Jan 01, 2020	Closing up the hangar	Workshop	48	$0.00	4
Spent most of our spare time in December closing up the hangar and insulating so we can keep working through the winter.

 

6	Nov 29, 2019	Getting closer to flight ready	Airframe		$0.00	1

 

5	Nov 29, 2019	Flight Controls	Controls	35	$0.00	23
Ailerons and flaps removed for bearing inspection. All bearing stiff due to sitting for many years. Bearings cleaned,lubricated and tested. Working like new again. Ailerons and flaps reassembled. Wings installed and bolted in place. Control travel set for elevator. Control stick tested for clearance from instrument panel, all good.

 

4	Nov 29, 2019	Landing gear	Lighting	14	$0.00	26

 

3	Nov 29, 2019	Navigation, landing lights and nav lights	Lighting	52	$0.00	1
Install landing lights in both wing tips. Changed all panel lights to LEDs and repaired the nav lights. Also added a second beacon on the bottom of the fuselage.

 

2	Nov 15, 2019	Lycoming O-320 E2G converted to E2D	Engine	73	$0.00	49
Purchased a O-320 E2G for overhaul. 2614 TTSN. Sent cylinders out for overhauling, rest overhauled with assistance of a professional engine builder. Changed sump to the E2D sump for engine mount clearance.

 

1	Nov 15, 2019	Original Panel / new panel	Instrument Panel	026	$0.00	7
The aircraft at the time of purchase, needs a little love. The panel getting closer to completion.

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