https://fanfly.dev/Fan's build log for a Sling Tsi airplane in the SFO bay area 2026-06-05T18:59:10-07:00 Fan Zhang https://fanfly.dev/ Jekyll © 2026 Fan Zhang /assets/img/favicons/favicon.ico /assets/img/favicons/favicon-96x96.png 2026-06-04T00:00:00-07:00 2026-06-04T17:44:47-07:00 https://fanfly.dev/posts/oil_purge_and_wire_tidy_up/ Fan Zhang

TLDR Re-installed the safetywire on the propeller locking plate Reorganized and secured wiring in the engine bay Oil Purge Details Safety Wire My A&P friend Brian came by yesterday to check out my work. He pointed out my safety wire on the propeller locking plate was not done right and he taught me how it’s supposed to be done. I then cut all the other safety wires I did previo...

2026-05-30T00:00:00-07:00 2026-05-30T00:00:00-07:00 https://fanfly.dev/posts/propeller/ Fan Zhang

TLDR Installed the propeller Details Intalled the airmaster propeller today. Most of the process was very smooth, but I ran into a small hiccup and had to re-install the #2 blade twice. Greasing 80% of the time are spent in greasing the blades. The hub and the blades must be greased in a very particular way. I followed the Airmaster’s service instruction on greasing here The three bl...

2026-05-28T00:00:00-07:00 2026-06-05T18:39:37-07:00 https://fanfly.dev/posts/small_cleanup_in_cockpit/ Fan Zhang

TLDR Swapped out the throttle quadrant cover Installed carpet under rudder pedal Details Throttle Qudrant Cover I have been using the factory provided throttle quadrant cover since I built the component. Midwest Panel Builders sent me a much nicer cover - poweder coated, and has all markings and passener warnings printed nicely. I swapped the old cover with the better looking one tod...

2026-05-27T00:00:00-07:00 2026-05-27T00:00:00-07:00 https://fanfly.dev/posts/engine_misc_oil_lines_air_filter/ Fan Zhang

TLDR Tightened all oil lines before oil purge WIP install the air filter Details Tightened up most oil lines I tightened the remaining oil lines with exception of the ones that need to be disconnected for oil purge. 2 connections on the oil pump, The banjo bolt is 17 nm 2 connections on the oil filter, Oil out from the oil canister What remain loose so far...

2026-05-26T00:00:00-07:00 2026-05-26T00:00:00-07:00 https://fanfly.dev/posts/engine_misc/ Fan Zhang

TLDR CLeared out an empty crate Tightened up oil line under engine Tightened up exhaust pipe Details Cleared out empty crate As more and more parts are moved from the parts crate to the airplane, I combined the remaining parts to a smaller box and took apart a huge crate that’s taking up the space. The crew that built this crate must be really proud of their nails because each side...