January 31, 2009 - Prop Nuts

I spent most of my time today torqueing down the prop nuts, then safety-wiring them with the .041 size wire.  It wasn’t too bad, just time-consuming.  The prop wrench extension from Avery Tools and my Harbor Freight 3/8" female to 1/2" male adapter worked great with the torque wrench.  I adjusted the torque to take into account the addition 3" from the extension.   

   
The six prop mount nuts are safety-wired in pairs.  It took me over two hours to safety-wire these six nuts.  I sincerely hope I don't have to take the prop off again. 
   
Bruce helped me with the Com antenna.  I was having the hardest time getting the right flush machine screws for it.  I ended up using some that Bruce had.  So the antenna is finally mounted permamently.  Bruce also helped me turn the prop blades, which were definitely hitting the spinner cover.  I took them home and filed them down some more. 
  
 
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