Sunday August 31, 2025
Second Flight, Installed Cockpit Covers

I flew basically an identical engine break-in flight this morning while circling the airport. I did alternate the power between 65% and 75% every 10-15 minutes or so.

Everything continued to work well. CHTs remained low. Oil in the sump was still 7 quarts after the flight. I really suspect the engine is effectively broken in.

After the flight, I installed the fuel selector valve cover and the cover plates to either side of it. This required removing the seat pans temporarily.

Then I installed the electric fuel pump cover, but left the carpet off of it. I'm also leaving out the center cabin cover for now.

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