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Pitch system on 180 uses a trimming stabilizer. The 182 uses a trim tab on the elevator. Thus a different pitch control on the autopilot.
Pitch system on 180 uses a trimming stabilizer. The 182 uses a trim tab on the elevator. Thus a different pitch control on the autopilot.
That is part of the differences. The trim system has operationally different loads. They may not seem like much to us as pilots but for systems certification they are enough different.I think pitch trim is optional
Old story but maybe worth repeating. I replaced my old stock interior with Selkirk panels. The installation was a huge pain. Once it was done I really didn't care for the appearance. I ripped it out and replaced it with Plane Plastics, which looks much more like stock plastic panels. MUCH easier to install. Like Selkirk the parts require painting. No big deal. After lots of testing I used standard Krylon since it worked better than anything else I tried, including the Krylon paint for plastics. I was happy enough with that until I took a ride with a friend who had the best looking interior I'd ever seen in a Skywagon. It didn't take long to decide to do the same. It still turns heads. https://youtu.be/zo06DxOIJy8
Airforms baffles? No shroud on #5 or just not installed yet? I like the shield on #6. Most of us have to fab our own.
Get 'er done. You're gonna have some fun.
I hope to be ready for Oshkosh, New Holstein. Engine will be finished next week.
Panel wiring is all in. 90% done and 90% to go. The panel lit up with no smoke!
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Re: a shroud on #5.
I see you have a JPI monitor. Most of the fun of a 180 motor swap is working through temp issues. Enjoy!
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It looks like there was a flange riveted on at some point. Right side? Maybe a negative pressure outlet for the cabin heat box to pull heat out during the warm months? I can’t think of anything else that would use an outlet like that.
If it won't be functional you could build a flush plug pretty easily.