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January 1, 2007 - Hoses

Hose construction for the engine was the focus of the day.

The display engine was used as a template for hose lengths. Hoses are high pressure aircraft grade, with A/N aluminum fittings.

The hose is first cut to length using a chop saw and cutoff wheel. The outer portion of the fitting is lubricated and pressed onto the hose. The inside of the hose is lubricated and screwed into place.

This is a taper fit, and thus compresses the hose between the the inner and outer portions of the fitting, holding it in place. It is important to be sure the hose does not back out during this process.

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Date: 01/01/2007
Owner: Dragon Keeper
Size: 22 items
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Jigging up the oil pump to measure required hose length.

Jigging up the oil pump to measure required hose length.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Display engine being used to measure required hose lengths.

Display engine being used to measure required hose lengths.

Date: 12/15/2007
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P1010112.JPG
Date: 12/15/2007
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P1010113.JPG
Date: 12/15/2007
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Water speed and manifold pressure gauges on completed dash.

Water speed and manifold pressure gauges on completed dash.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Nitrous Oxide master arm switch, low oil pressure light, and tachometer.

Nitrous Oxide master arm switch, low oil pressure light, and tachometer.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Completed cockpit.

Completed cockpit.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Shaft cover, including the composite shell.

Shaft cover, including the composite shell.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Details of the composite cover.  Note the aluminum behind it fits over the aft flange.

Details of the composite cover. Note the aluminum behind it fits over the aft flange.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Front lip on the composite shaft cover interface with the firewall.

Front lip on the composite shaft cover interface with the firewall.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Rudder installed (including pitman arm) with water pickup hose visible.

Rudder installed (including pitman arm) with water pickup hose visible.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Lubricating the end of an A/N hose fitting, in preparation for hose assembly.

Lubricating the end of an A/N hose fitting, in preparation for hose assembly.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Fitting held in vise, ready for hose assembly.

Fitting held in vise, ready for hose assembly.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Hose was pushed in back end, and fitting is being screwed in.

Hose was pushed in back end, and fitting is being screwed in.

Date: 12/15/2007
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