This is just an FYI to anyone who is transitioning from the build phase to the maintenance phase.
I am almost done with my first condition inspection. I have 98 hours on the plane. The only part I had to order from Van's Aircraft was FF-00076, the little metal bracket that holds the sniffle line up at the front. It broke at the bend. I ordered two so I will have a spare. I would suggest that others do the same.
It's probably the easiest part of the plane to fabricate if you wanted to do it at home, but I have been too busy for metal work and actually need my plane back in the air, so I am at the mercy of the US Postal Service this week.
Everything else, save a couple of screws, survived the first year in good shape. I thought ahead and bought 100 each of the screws and washers for the interior and exterior access covers, spinner, and air filter frame. If not for that sniffle line bracket, I'd be in the air right now.
Happy building and flying, everyone.
I am almost done with my first condition inspection. I have 98 hours on the plane. The only part I had to order from Van's Aircraft was FF-00076, the little metal bracket that holds the sniffle line up at the front. It broke at the bend. I ordered two so I will have a spare. I would suggest that others do the same.
It's probably the easiest part of the plane to fabricate if you wanted to do it at home, but I have been too busy for metal work and actually need my plane back in the air, so I am at the mercy of the US Postal Service this week.
Everything else, save a couple of screws, survived the first year in good shape. I thought ahead and bought 100 each of the screws and washers for the interior and exterior access covers, spinner, and air filter frame. If not for that sniffle line bracket, I'd be in the air right now.
Happy building and flying, everyone.