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Jay Honeck wrote:

So, things are going about the way they always do when it comes to
aircraft panel work...

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It also means that you have to reinstall the left side interior when
you're done -- which is a real mother-f**ker. Getting all those
little screws to go back in their (now invisible) little holes is a
sure-fire way to make you wish you'd never started. And, of course,
our EDM-700 is on its way back to California for display repair, so
the whole installation is for naught until it is returned...

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When everything comes in, we'll tackle it again...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"


Jay, I find using a awl to locate the holes then pull the awl and insert
screw. Been working for me. What gets me is when I drop one and have the
tear the plane apart finding it.
--

Regards, Ross
C-172F 180HP
KSWI

Jay, I find using a awl to locate the holes then pull the awl and insert
screw. Been working for me. What gets me is when I drop one and have the
tear the plane apart finding it.

While trying to insert it properly I dropped that damned spacer (in
the seat belt attachment bracket) BEHIND the side panel, after having
it mostly attached to the wall.

Gosh, I really enjoyed removing the panel (in order to retrieve that
spacer) and starting all over... It was good practice for the next
time I'll need to do it...

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

HAAAA!!!! You learned that one from me didn't you??!! OMG, I about busted
my gut when I read this, because I've been wondering if you did that! I
dropped that dang thing behind the panel of the Lance that I worked on a few
months ago, also while installing the JPI OAT probe.

Thanks for giving me a good laugh, you made my day buddy!

Jim

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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Jay, I find using a awl to locate the holes then pull the awl and insert
screw. Been working for me. What gets me is when I drop one and have the
tear the plane apart finding it.

While trying to insert it properly I dropped that damned spacer (in
the seat belt attachment bracket) BEHIND the side panel, after having
it mostly attached to the wall.

Gosh, I really enjoyed removing the panel (in order to retrieve that
spacer) and starting all over... It was good practice for the next
time I'll need to do it...

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

Jay Honeck wrote:
Jay, I find using a awl to locate the holes then pull the awl and insert
screw. Been working for me. What gets me is when I drop one and have the
tear the plane apart finding it.

While trying to insert it properly I dropped that damned spacer (in
the seat belt attachment bracket) BEHIND the side panel, after having
it mostly attached to the wall.

Sometimes a little bit of official, certificated, FAA-approved,
MIL-spec, AN/ABC-123 spit will keep a washer or a spacer stuck to
something long enough to get the screw installed. If you have cheap
knockoff Harbor Freight spit that's not thick enough, a dab of official,
certificated wheel bearing grease (from Autozone Aerospace) will
probably do the job, plus it's good for corrosion control. Using Scotch
tape, double-sided tape, or a dab of RTV are techniques reserved for
experimental aircraft.

Note that not all plastic and rubber materials will like grease. Grease
will also get thinner when hot, so don't use it where it could leak out
onto the upholstery or into a mechanism.

Disclaimer: This is based on experience with ground vehicles and
equipment. I don't have an A&P; I don't even have a TG&Y. Some of
this may not be allowable on a certificated aircraft. Your mileage
may vary.

Matt Roberds