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From: Sparky <wmtsmith@landracing.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:06:48 -0500
> > > Per Requests:
> > > 
> > > Inspectors HONEY DO LIST:
> > > 
> > > 1. make movable bulkheads to plug the chute tubes for optimum spring 
>pressure for pilot chute launch.
> > > 
> > > 2 modify seat back for shoulder strap clearance and make new bracket for 
>7th strap for a more straight line pull.
> > > 
> > > 3. steering stops that keep tires completely off body panels--ie. flop 
>over is not the only issue
> > > 
> > > 4. steering wheel atachment point should not be butt welded--either x-ray 
>or change to a quick release type shaft attachment.  Change tilt away set up 
>to system that securely hold 360 degs. when in steering position.
> > > 
> > > 5. seperate chute deployment cables or encase them by eng and 
>transmission.
> > > 
> > > 6. metal clamp fire nozzels (so that they cant be moved by casual debris 
>if I have a catastropic failure and seal all bulkhead holes  ( I wasn't 
>through running all wires from instruments.. New fire bottle inspection 
>sticker for the log books.
> > > 
> > > 7. Relocate fuel cell inside the main frame rails---it was mounted behind 
>the rear axel inside superstructure not frame rails---I will relocate it just 
>in front of the eng--so that I can run a mechanical fuel pump..
> > > 
> > > 8 Relocate the fire bottle cables from the canopy -- so that if I loose 
>the canopy in an accident I can still pull the fire bottle cables.
> > > 
> > > 9 120 deg. visibility---I will eventually probabaly have  to get a new 
>canopy--we reached a compromise for now of installing new Lexan panels in the 
>sides corners of my canopy---they are very concerend about this especially at 
>El Mirage..
> > > 
> > > 10.  I have two lower rear frame rails that are not structural --I will 
>be tying them to the upper rails by installing a new tubing diagonal brace
>

  "Sparky"
Lakester 2211






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