GEA 24 doubler

Just like the GAD 29, I had to install a doubler for the GEA 24 engine sensors.

These would have been more accessible on the front side of F-768, but I could not get them to fit without interference from either the canopy longeron gusset, the tip up canopy reinforcement angle, or whatever.. so it will match the other side.

The GEA 24 is a little bigger than the GAD 29, so obviously the doubler is too. I tried to minimize the size (weight) but it needed to span the lightening holes in the F-745-R rib.

GAD 29 doubler

Haven't done the best updating this, here was today's work

• Replaced F-745L fuselage rib
• fabricated doubler to hold GAD 29
• primed (stewart systems ecoprime) upper forward fuselage parts  F-745L fuselage rib, F-768-L outboard sub panel, WD-745-L (replaced with new) and WD-745-R canopy rails, F-631-A (-R and -L) canopy rear supports, and ELT bracket 
• came out rough textured, first time using HVLP spray gun. Finished product is OK and looks good. Primer seems to be tougher than spray paint primer attempts.
• Installed GDL 39R on co-pilot ELT bracket (hard to get bottom pop rivets in there)

Previously, installed AP Hub and GSA 28 pitch servo controller

Reinforced F-768 with J channel to support GSU 25 AHDARS...too low will interefere with slope in part - need to redo higher up

F-745-L doubler reinforcement

F-745-L with GAD 29 installed

Full subpanel test assembled on bench

GDL-39R installed behind baggage 

GDL-39R using Van's ELT bracket

GDL 39R mounted on bracket