Leonard Westermeyer

First Engine Start

Bled fuel sensor, loose fittings caused leaks. Traded tank sensor connection to make L-R correct. First start of engine, all indications nominal.

Time: 6 hours.

Fixed aileron trim short, weighed the airplane, filled it with fuel and calibrated senders.

Time: 6 hours.

Fixed wiring error copilot control stick, installed wing walks, tested GPS, aileron trim causing error message.

Time: 4 hours.

Fixed wiring error copilot control stick, installed wing walks, tested GPS, aileron trim causing error message.

Time: 4 hours.

Bled oil sensor, got oil pressure.

Time: 4 hours.

Finished wing root fairings, tested radio with call to Felts Tower (loud and clear), cranked engine (177 rpm).

Time: 4 hours.

Connected ailerons, installed aileron boots, started wing root fairings.

Time: 4 hours.

Put on the wings.

Time: 4 hours.

Hired a wrecker truck to move the airplane to my hangar at Felts Field.

Time: 4 hours.

Designed and fabricated canopy cover.

Time: 8 hours.