Got a bunch of different things done tonight.
First, I started by connecting up the wiring to the Redcube fuel flow sensor. I had the fuel line that runs from the fuel injection servo to the fuel spider modified so I could install the redcube just after the fuel servo. The plans call for it to be installed in the tunnel right in front of the electric fuel pump, which is the worst place to put it, according to the sensor manufacturer. The fuel pumps create a lot of turbulence in the lines, and the sensors aren’t as accurate. This has been seen in the real world, and people who have originally installed the sensor in tunnel and later moved them to the location I chose have seen much improved sensor readings.
Next, I installed the stainless brake lines. These had to be modified from the stainless line kit that I had ordered to fit the Control Approach pedals better. Everything fits will, but one of the sets of lines had the wrong ends installed. So off those go to get fixed.
Then, I installed the engine grounding strap. The engine needs to be well grounded to the airframe, as the alternator, starter, and spark plugs all use the engine as their grounds. I am using a braided bonding strap that runs from a bolt on the engine to the negative power passthru on my firewall. The other side of the passthru is going to get another grounding strap that runs to the longeron… one of the more substantial conductive structures in the plane.
And finally, Colleen helped me to rivet in the transponder and ADSB blade antenna doublers. My transponder ant is on the belly just in front of the fuel pump, just behind the exhaust. The ADSB ant is on the belly just to the side of the battery tray.
