TLDR Checked all bolts and nuts on torque tubes Details Last week I had a call with Kelso, who is a very experienced Sling test pilot. Kelso offers to test fly the airplane at a service fee....

TLDR Completed the transponder check and pitot/static check Details A couple of weeks ago I called Precision Static Testing to schedule my transponder test and pitot/static check. Today the...

TLDR Reworked the oil cooler mount (left side) for better locking Details While preparing the airplane for airworthiness, I noticed the left side lock latch for the oil cooler was a a little...

TLDR Received airworthiness certificate for N532SL Details It’s finally an airplane! Today was the scheduled appointment for my DAR to come visit/inspect the build. My DAR was Larrie Ricca...

TLDR Investigating a possible oil leak near turbo Details So just as I was doing last minute checks for the DAR visit, I noticed a drip of oil near the bottom of the turbo oil sump. I start...

TLDR WIP clean up hoses and wire routings in the engine compartment Made vinyl sticker to mark the static ports Details Wire Clean Up I am still waiting for my aviation grade zip-ties, so...

TLDR WIP clean up hoses and wire routings in the engine compartment Updated G3X/GNX375 Database Details G3X/GNX375 I purchased G3X IFR database bundle and GNX375 Nav data from FlyGarmin. ...

TLDR Completed rivet filling for the airplane Details As the title says, I completed the entire airplane rivet filling. Most of the rivets were already filled except under both wings. I spl...

TLDR Checked for Coolant Leak Redid fuel calibration on the left side Made a tool to install inspection hatches Details Coolant leak First thing this morning, I checked the level of coo...

TLDR Addressed the fuel leak Detected a coolant leak Adjusted cowling coolant radiator seal Details Fuel Leak So following the fix journey from a couple of days ago, I swapped out the o...