Carpet, Sidewalls, Seats

Today was a fun day installing the interior. I started by installing the shoulder harness and carpeting. Then installed the seat belts. The sidewalls were then installed.  Boots were placed over the flap handle and control sticks. The seats were then put in place.  Of course B and I had to try the seats out. Really starting to look like an airplane now.

Time: 2.5 hrs.

Carpet Installation

Flap boot

Carpet under seats

Sidewalls installed

Arm rest installed

Installing Boots

B and I testing the seats

Interior completed

Aft interior

Fore Interior

Baggage Trim

The baggage carpet/trim was installed today.

Time: 0.75 hrs.

Baggage Trim

Rear Window / Interior

With the help of S and N, I was able to get the rear window installed. This took a little time as fuel sealant had to be placed between the window and the turtle skin. The rear window was first placed and ever 4th screw installed, but not tightened. Then electrical tape was placed in preparation for placing fuel sealant. Fuel sealant was placed in the small gap between the window and skin and then the screws and nuts were tightened. This was a messy job but in the end I think it turned out well.

I then worked on some misc. items. The tunnel cover was installed. The anti-abrasion strip was then placed on the mid fuse brace.

I then thought I would get started on installing the interior package. I started with the baggage wall. I test fitted the section and then installed the velcro. Not enough time today to continue so I will have to pick up next time.

Time: 3 hrs.

Installing rear window

Rear window installed

Installed tunnel cover

Anti-abrasion strip

Trying in baggage sidewall carpet

Velcro placed