Priming Fuselage Components

I got in on the group buy for the Andair fuel pump and filter.  It took about 15 minutes or so to assemble the pump and speed controller to the mounting bracket.  This will get mounted just in front of the spar carrythrough between the seats.  The fuel filter is not pictured because Andair sent me the wrong one.  They’ve been great until now though, so I’m sure they’ll take care of it in short order.

I used my self-etching primer to prime the overlap areas between the aft and center fuselage sections.  Since overspray cleans up easily with solvent, I didn’t bother trying to mask off the area precisely.

I also finished deburring, dimpling, and priming the overlap areas on the center section.

Will the Deburring Ever End

I finished deburring all of the small pieces for the forward fuselage and baggage area.  These just need to be cleaned and primed.  I still have to match drill the new side skin stiffener that replaced the piece with the crack, but I want to match drill it to the skin, so I’ll wait until I have the fuselage reassembled.

I deburred all of the aluminum bits of the firewall and countersunk the lower fuselage stiffener.  I also deburred all of the engine mount brackets.  I still need to debur and dimple the stainless steel firewall flange.