Update 23

Big news this week
Firstly, Spring is finally here!

The other Big News is bigger...

as in 900 lbs. big

as in 9 cylinders big

yes, 8419 is now officially a Tri Motor

A big thanks to Mark and Alma Products for the loan of the forklift crane attachment!

The #3 engine looks like most pilots like it to look:

All cowled up

work in the wing continues, as well as work on the fuel tanks...

These are the sumps where the fuel boost pumps live.

that old, flaky sealant had to go, and new sealant squished in place. not an enviable job, I'll tell you.