2nd Annual Condition Inspection (Complete!)

It's been just over 2 years since first flight and it's time for the 2nd annual condition inspection to begin. Of course, is it February in Kansas which means it's COLD. Nat and I went out this afternoon as in a couple of hours was able to remove all of the inspection covers, seat trays, baggage wall and cowling. Tomorrow we'll head back out and start the inspection.

Sunday - March 9

Nat and I headed back out to the airport this morning. I did the inspection on the tail pieces and wings. I pulled off the alternator and started putting the new one on. I need a few nuts in order to complete it. Next up will be the interior inspection and engine inspection.

Wednesday - March 12

Received my Van's shipment, so I replaced the rear position light. Lubricated all of the rod-end bearings with LPS-2. Mounted up the new alternator. At this point I'm done with the tail/wing/fuse inspection. Need to do the interior inspection and the engine compartment. Hope to finish up this weekend.

Squawks so far:

Tail position light burnt out
Replacing alternator

Sunday - March 23

Getting things put back together. Tail light has been replaced, new alternator installed. Everything is buttoned back up except the cowl area. A couple more hours at the airport and we'll be back in business for another year.

Friday - April 11

It took several weeks longer than I planned but the annual is now complete! I buttoned up the cowl and put the interior back together after work in preparation for an EAA meeting on Saturday.