Winshields, O-rings, and Cleaning...

The past week we worked on N827DG, our first rebuild project...it was due in for it's first 200hour inspection.  Things went really well, and it went out the door on time and promptly flew back up to Loki and ticked off 25 hours in 4 days.  Kudos to pilot Nate Killoren for flying like a crazy man for those 4 days.  Once finished with 7DG, we were back onto 5Y-CMA, mostly doing cleaning and some other small items that nonetheless have to be done before the belly skins and floor skins can be reinstalled.  Tim Carpenter and Jeremy Hamilton have really been pressing on doing a lot of the work, while I take care of some office paperwork and other administrative things...things that are bothersome, but need to be done.  Anyway, we've also been blessed to have Andy Keller down from his pilot desk to help us as much as he can.  It's been great to have him downstairs and we are really appreciated the work he's putting in. 

Below are a few pictures of the work being done...sorry it's not too many...some of the work just isn't really that impressive to see. 

Jeremy playing after the winshield was taken out.

You gotta be able to goof off every now and then, right?

The freshly removed windshield.  It was time...it had a few small cracks and some holes...

The guys have been working hard on detailing the wings after paint stripping...

This is Brian (L, he's an attachee) and David (R).  They've really done an excellent job.

Jeremy and Tim (under Jeremy's arm) discussing some things about the glareshield. 

The nose gear assembly has been disassembled and cleaned...

...by Andy Keller.  He also rebuilt the shimmy damper as well. 

The fuel selector valve.  The (older) Cessna 206 selector valve is different than the other single engine Cessna fuel selectors, in that it doesn't have a "BOTH" position.  But it still requires an overhaul every now and then, replacing seals and checking the mechanical functions. 

This is also being done by Andy Keller.  He loves to learn new things about these airplanes...and we take full advantage of his willingness to do so. :)  Thanks, Andy!!