QEC BUILD UP – January 14, 2026
Work on the QECs continues. Hoses and propeller control brackets are being installed. Fire detection loops are being prepped for installation.
qec build up – january 7, 2026
Exhaust segments are being installed on both engines.
QEC Build up – december 17, 2025
Installation of accessories continues.
QeC BUILD UP – DECEMBER 10, 2025
Work continues on the Number 1 Engine Q.E.C build up, with the exhaust installed and accessories going on.
fall 2025 inspections – november 5, 2025
Discrepancies from the A-check continue to be wrapped up. The interior is being reinstalled in the baggage compartment. Engine fire bottles and the ship’s oxygen bottle have returned from hydrostatic testing and have been reinstalled. USB outlets have been installed in the mockets.
fall 2025 inspections – october 27, 2025
fall 2025 inspections – october 22, 2025
The elevators and rudder have been reinstalled following the structural inspection of the tail structure. The new water tank is being wrapped in preparation for installation. New fresh air gaspers have been installed in the flight deck. Work continues on the A1 inspection.
FALL 2025 INSPECTIONS – OCTOBER 15, 2025
Inspections in the tail have concluded, and the interior work scopes are progressing well.
FALL 2025 INSPECTIONS – OCTOBER 8, 2025
The lavatory has been removed and sent out for service. The engine fire bottles and oxygen bottle have been sent out for hydrostatic testing. The elevators and rudder have been removed to facilitate the B7 inspection.
Fall 2025 – Inspections & Developmental work
During October of 2025, N3006 will be undergoing various inspections for continued airworthiness. In addition, the aircraft will be undergoing a developmental work scope of elective projects to update and enhance the aircraft’s interior and systems.
Aircraft Reassembly, Battery conversion installation, pre-flight clear-to-close.
Re-sealed fuel tanks have been reinstalled and cleared for close. Wings are back on the ship, repaired ailerons have been reinstalled, rigged and undergoing safeties. Polish on the last few areas continues. The battery upgrade has received a new mounting installation that has been designed in house and CNC cut for a precise and clean install. Final engine components are being installed before pre-flight engine runs. Interior discrepancies have been addressed and are awaiting reinstallation after a final clear-to-close has been completed.
Aileron repair, Fuel tank leak repair, wing pull inspection and reassembly of aircraft. – March, 2023
The ailerons have bee thoroughly inspected and the fabric repairs have been completed awaiting topcoat. All four fuel tanks have been removed, inspected, cleaned and are undergoing a re-seal. Fuel tank cradles have been stripped of their old padding and repainted and new pads installed. Both engines have had all discrepancies addressed and are awaiting post maintenance engine runs. Landing gear is back together and preparations have been made for final gear swings. Wing inspection is nearly complete, wings should be well on their way to reinstallation in the coming days.
engine discrepancies, wing attach shimming, avionics discrepancies and polish. February, 2023.
Technical team has been cruising along addressing all the minor engine discrepancies and various other maintenance items. Structures continues on the wing attach, creating shim packs for all the inspected and measured components. Avionics discrepancies are being diagnosed and addressed. Polish has started on the wings to continue onto the rest of the aircraft.
engine inspections, discrepancy maintenance and wing pull inspections continue. – February, 2023
With the aircraft moved into its temporary stall, engine inspections have begun along with routine inspections of systems components. A discrepancy list is populating with repairs and maintenance items being addressed. With the wings off and inspections completed, the center section receives the same procedures to ensure the fitment and tolerance of the wings.
Wing Attach cleaning and inspection, various maintenance items in work. – february, 2023
Wing attach angles on the wings and center section have been thoroughly cleaned. An inspection of all the bolt holes has been completed on the wing attach angles. The precise inspection and measurement at the attach angles per the Douglas specification has begun. After the receiving inspection of the aircraft, a few maintenance items have gone into work including a leaking hydraulic compensator on the R/H main landing gear.
Wing Pull. – February, 2023
R/H wing removed from aircraft without a hitch. Attach angle inspections to proceed on both right and left wings.
wING pULL – fEBRUARY, 2023
L/H wing has been pulled and ready to start the inspection. R/H wing is prepped and ready to be removed from the aircraft.
Wing pull. – february, 2023
Technical and structures teams have joined forces to get the wing pull underway. All preparations have been made and hardware/components are being removed before wings are pulled.
updated galley, avionics upgrade
Left Hand Galley – 4/14/2021
Right Hand Galley – 4/14/2021
Electrical – 4/14/2021
GAlley Cabinetry – 4/8/2021
Wash lights and electrical – 4/8/2021
Thermos solution – 4/1/2021
RIGHT HAND GALLEY MODIFICATION – 4/1/2021
DRINKWEAR – 4/1/2021
LED and Electrical – 4/1/2021
Left-hand galley modifications – 3/25/2021
Right-HAnd Galley Modification – 3/25/2021
Galley Electrical – 3/25/2021
LED Wash light replacement – 3/25/2021
High-Pressure Laminate Removal – 3/2/2021
Avionics Bay Reorganization – 3/2/2021
Avionics upgrade – 1/27/2021
Co-Pilot Side “alive”
Polish Progress – 1/28/2021
Avionics upgrade – 1/14/2021
Avionics upgrade – 1/6/2021
polish PROGRESS – 1/6/2021
Avionics Installation – 12/22/2020
Polish – 12/22/2020
INSTRUMENT Panel – 12/9/2020
polish 12/9/2020
avionics installation 12/2/2020
Corrective Actions and Polish 12/2/2020
Avionics Installation – 11/12/2020
Inspection / Corrective Actions – 11/12/2020
Avionics Installation – 11/4/2020
Inspections – 11/4/2020
Avionics Upgrade – 10/28/2020
Inspection Cycle – 10/28/2020
Covers Removed
QEC Assembly – 10/13/2020
Aileron Fabric and Cap Strip Installation – 3/25/2020
Flight Control Structural Repairs – 10/16/19
Aligning aileron on control surface jig.
Flight Controls are Wrapped and Stored – 9/25/19
Flight Control Structural Repair – 9/12/19
Preparing flight control alignment jig for ailerons.
QEC Wiring – 9/12/19
Flight Control Recovering – 9/12/19
Installing cap strips and finishing tapes.
Flight Control Recovering – 8/28/19
Stitching envelope to control surface ribs and applying Poly-brush.
Flight Control Repairs – 8/28/19
Fabricating and fitting cap strips.
Flight Control Repairs – 8/20/19
Continued repair work on the ailerons.
Flight Control Coverings – 8/20/19
Fabric gussets and supports have been applied and the recovering fabric is taking shape over the elevators.
Flight Control Repairs – 8/14/19
Completing structural repairs on the Ailerons and Rudder.
Flight Control Coverings – 8/14/19
Creating fabric gussets in preparation for the application of the envelope.
QEC & Engine Mount Paint
Painting of the right hand engine mount. Accessories ready for installation on the engine once it returns to Aerometal. 8/5/19
Flight Control Repairs
Completing structural repairs in preparation for fabric covering. 8/5/19
QEC Assembly 7/30/19
QEC Carb Scoop Prep For Paint 7/30/19
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