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N914XL - Bob Borger, N.Texas, USA: 99.0 hrs - Subsequent Flights Album has been updated as of 2016 05 16.

1. DSC_0064 2. First Flight 3. Subsequent ... 4. Tri-Gear... 5. Weight... 6. Aviation... 7. OSHKOSH 2007 8. OSHKOSH 2008 ... 46. Fuel Tank...

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Weight Reduction & C/G Fix

After the tri-gear conversion the aircraft proved to have gained excess weight (>50 lbs) and the empty C/G was at the forward limit. This album documents the weight reduction and C/G fix efforts.

Date: 11/24/2011
Owner: rlborger
Size: 50 items
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Tested every 20 kts from 40 Kts to 180 Kts. Here's 60 Kts on the manometer (actually a bit less)

Date: 02/28/2012
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and 60 Kts on the airspeed (also a bit less)

Date: 02/28/2012
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This is 160 Kts on the manometer (right on)

Date: 02/28/2012
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And 140 Kts on the airspeed (right on)

Date: 02/28/2012
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Here you can see the numerous check lists used in the inspections laid out on the wing.

Date: 03/02/2012
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Uncowled engine open for inspection of all the wiring and plumbing and physical connections.

Date: 03/02/2012
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The nasty job of bleeding brakes. How do you do it without assistance? You get out the inspection camera and point the camera head at the brake reservoir.

Date: 03/12/2012
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Add the 2 meter extension to the 1 meter length and run the viewer down to the brake area.

Date: 03/12/2012
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Now you can observe the reservoir from below the aircraft where you control the run of fluid into the brake.

Date: 03/12/2012
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You can see the bubbles of air coming from the brake line as you push fluid in from below. You can also manipulate the brake master to assist the flow of air out of the system.

Date: 03/12/2012
Views: 8068
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