3/3/17 Tach 162.6, Total Time 182.5
- Fixed screen over fuel vents
- Checked engine timing, good
- Oil weep @ oil cooler hose fittings, upper & lower – tightened
- Fixed air filter pop out from starting backfire
- Fixed alternator wire chafing
3/26/17 Tach 170.3, Total Time 191.1
- Changed oil; took oil sample; changed oil filter. Did not inspect oil suction screen.
4/12/17 Tach 172.5, Total Time 193.8
- Changed 4 bottom spark plugs for new
- Gapped 4 upper spark plugs
- Installed lower cowl heat shield material
6/27/17 Tach 202.3, Total Time 227.9
- Removed wheel pants
- Removed wheels
- Changed tires to new Dresser retreads, Goodyear Flight Custom III, & new tubes
- Replaced both brake pads L & R
- Repacked main wheel bearings L & R
- Re-installed new tires & wheels
- Re-installed wheel pants
- Flew test flight to Winchester & back with John A.
7/1/17 Tach 203.9, Total Time 229.7
- Larger retreads cracked wheel pants again on landing, so wheel pants were cutout more, and re-fiberglassed
- Added white vinyl to nose gear leg fairing
- Changed oil, filter, and checked oil suction screen
7/8/17 – 7/9/17 Tach 203.9, Total Time 229.7
- Removed empennage fairing, painted with gloss white spray paint
- Re-installed wheel pants
- Oiled the exhaust stacks with mouse milk
- Re-glued screen over L & R fuel vents