Following the completion of the gear door upgrade, we swung the gear to check the fit of the doors. All seemed OK, but when the gear reached the full up position, the gear circuit breaker tripped. Checking on the micro-switch adjustment, we found that the tab on the gear mechanism that operates the micro-switch was bent, allowing the gear motor to continue to run after the gear was up. So we installed a new tab.
The gyro panel is now complete and working. Since the Aspen EFD 1000 was originally installed, the units have been upgraded and Aspen is sending two new units to replace the original units. All at no charge to me (credit Aspen with GREAT customer support).
This photo shows the gyro panel with the pitot and static lines connected.
Much neater now that all the wiring has been tied in a harness and connectors added to allow servicing of the avionics without totally disassembling the panel.
The backup horizon is now installed and plumbed. This is the only vacuum instrument in the airplane.
My mechanic is feeling pretty good about the status of the project. He has been responsible for the manufacture of literally dozens of parts that are nearly impossible to find for this vintage aircraft. He is a true craftsman with aluminum.
