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A chronicle of the building of a Vans RV-7A by Leonard Westermeyer

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Leonard's RV-7A Build

Author: Leonard Westermeyer

Cowling Interior and Air Vent

Installed reflective covering on interior of lower cowling. Installed air vent flexible ducts.

Time: 4 hours.

Unknown's avatarAuthor Leonard WestermeyerPosted on June 21, 2021Categories 6 - Engine & Firewall ForwardLeave a comment on Cowling Interior and Air Vent

Avionics Panel Complete

Installed all of the Avionics Units and tested installation. All working!

Unknown's avatarAuthor Leonard WestermeyerPosted on April 4, 2021Categories 7 - Avionics & WiringLeave a comment on Avionics Panel Complete

OAT Connection and GMU22 Bracket

Connected OAT sensor to GSU25. Fabricated and installed bracket for GMU 22.

Time: 4 hours.

Unknown's avatarAuthor Leonard WestermeyerPosted on April 3, 2021March 26, 2022Categories 7 - Avionics & WiringLeave a comment on OAT Connection and GMU22 Bracket

ELT Bracket and AHRS Mount

Installed bracket for ELT with rivnuts. Installed GSU25 on bracket.

Time: 4 hours.

Unknown's avatarAuthor Leonard WestermeyerPosted on April 1, 2021Categories 6 - Engine & Firewall ForwardLeave a comment on ELT Bracket and AHRS Mount

OAT Sensor and ELT Switch

Installed OAT Sensor. Installed ELT Remote Switch.

Time: 3 hours.

Unknown's avatarAuthor Leonard WestermeyerPosted on March 30, 2021Categories 6 - Engine & Firewall ForwardLeave a comment on OAT Sensor and ELT Switch

Support Angles for Avionics Racks

Installed angles on sub-panel to support GNX375 rack. Riveted support angles to Instrument Panel for racks.

Time: 5 hours.

Unknown's avatarAuthor Leonard WestermeyerPosted on March 28, 2021Categories 6 - Engine & Firewall ForwardLeave a comment on Support Angles for Avionics Racks

Sub-Panel Mods

Cut sub-panel to permit racks from GNX375 and GTR200 to pass through.

Unknown's avatarAuthor Leonard WestermeyerPosted on March 25, 2021Categories 6 - Engine & Firewall ForwardLeave a comment on Sub-Panel Mods

Autopilot Faceplate Adapter

Fabricated reduction faceplate for GMC507.

Time: 4 hours.

Unknown's avatarAuthor Leonard WestermeyerPosted on March 22, 2021Categories 6 - Engine & Firewall ForwardLeave a comment on Autopilot Faceplate Adapter

Angles for Install Racks

Fabricated mounting angles for GNX375 and GTR200 install racks.

Time: 6 hours.

Unknown's avatarAuthor Leonard WestermeyerPosted on March 21, 2021Categories 6 - Engine & Firewall ForwardLeave a comment on Angles for Install Racks

PMAG and Magneto Wiring

Secured wiring for sensors and wired PMAG and Slick Magneto.

Time: 4 hours.

Unknown's avatarAuthor Leonard WestermeyerPosted on March 18, 2021April 8, 2022Categories 6 - Engine & Firewall ForwardLeave a comment on PMAG and Magneto Wiring

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