Engine runs and operational checks of the de-ice boots were performed. Fast taxi tests have been completed.
Final completion – may 2022
The final charging and testing of the AC system has been completed.
FINAL COMPLETION – MARCH 2022
The area around the vertical stabilizer de-ice boot has been repainted. Final touch up polish is in work. The air stair door has been installed with chain covers. All seats have been installed with the USBs wired. A replacement airworthiness certificate has been issued, correcting the category to Aeronautical Bulletin Amendment 7a.
FINAL COMPLETION – FEBRUARY 2022
The update images provided here show the finishing touches to the final assembly of the restored aircraft. The de-ice boots are completely installed and the team are adding finishing touches to the hardware and “cap strips”. The main cabin door has been fully restored and is now installed. The “door chains” have been wrapped and stitched by hand in black leather. The flight deck has been fully assembled at this time – all systems have been operationally checked and the aircraft is ready for flight. The principal elements of the cabin interior (seats, couches and credenzas) have not been installed at this time. We are scheduled to accomplish FAA flight testing of the Air Conditioning system next month and we have decided to leave the cabin “bare” to prevent the possibility of wear and tear during the numerous test flights that we expect to accomplish. The WASP is essentially complete and awaits only an administrative process prior to delivery.
clock and gi275 details – february 3, 2022
Original Wrigley’s ClockClose Up of Instrument PanelCo-Pilot “six pack” with GI275 Lower CenterPilot “six pack” with GI275 Lower Center
Cabin Control Panel With Door OpenCabin Control Panel With Door Closed
Lavatory – February 2, 2022
Lavatory InteriorLavatory InteriorLavatory InteriorLavatory InteriorLav Toilet Paper and Flush ButtonLav Toilet Paper and Flush ButtonLav Trash CanLav Trash CanLav Trash CanInside of Lav Door HandleOutside of Lav Door Handle w/ unlocking cover in work
Flight Controls and Boots Installed – February 2, 2022
Exterior Lighting – February 2, 2022
Landing Lights Steady and Wig Wag
Tail Nav Light and Strobe
Right Wing Nav Light and Strobe
Left Wing Nav Light and Strobe
Belly and Tail Beacon
waking up the eninges and avionics calibration – january 12, 2022
Left Hand Engine Start
Right Hand Engine StartPreparing for Engine Tet Runs and Avionics Calibration
Leveling Aircraft for Avionics Calibration – 12/1/2021
WASP in Flight LevelWASP in Flight LevelWASP{ in Flight Level
Passenger Seat Test Fit Installation – 12/1/2021
Passenger Cabin Interior – 11/23/2021
Lavatory VanityAft Cabin BulkheadLavatory VanityForward Cabin BulkheadForward Cabin BulkheadPassenger to Flight Deck PhoneBaggage PassthroughLeft Hand CabinLavatory VanityLeft Hand CabinRight Hand CabinLeft Hand CabinRight Hand CabinLeft Hand Cabin
Air Conditioning Installation – 11/23/2021
AC Engineer Working On InstallationCondensers in Tail ConeBreather Panel for Hot Air ExhaustCondensers in Tail ConeCompressor LocationAir-Conditioning Vent In Passenger CabinAir-Conditioning Evaporator and Cabin Blower Installation
Pilot SeatPilot TrimCo-Pilot SeatCo-Pilot TrimFlight Deck Lowerside walls and PanelFlight Deck Upholster and TrimFlight Deck Upholster and TrimFlight Deck Upholster and TrimFlight Deck Upholster and TrimFlight Deck Upholster and Trim
Wing Installation – 10/28/2021
Wing Installation CompleteLifting Wing into PlaceBolting Wing to Center-SectionBolting Wing to Center-SectionMating Wing to Center-SectionLifting Wing into Place
Pilots Primary InstrumentsNav/Comm/GPS/MFD units in placeThe Original ClockFinal Panel BuildupFinal Panel Buildup Ready for InstallationEngine Indicating Line AssemblyCo-Pilot Pitot/Static PlumbingPilot Pitot Static Plumbing
Electrical ITems – 10/28/2021
LED Landing LightLED Wingtip NAV and Strobe LightAshtray USB ChargerAshtray USB ChargerAshtray USB ChargerAshtray USB Charger
Other Interior Items – 10/28/2021
Aft DivanForward DivanReady for Final Build CoatReady for Final Build CoatReady for Final Build CoatReady for Final Build CoatReady for Final Build CoatReady for Final Build CoatAll Wood Prepped For ColorAll Wood Prepped For ColorAll Wood Prepped For Color
AC Exhuast Panel – 10/28/2021
AC Hot Air OutletAC Hot Air Outlet
Passenger Cabin Carpet – 10/28/2021
Fitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in CabinFitting Carpet with Pinstripe to Monuments in Cabin
The Carpet has arrived – 3/2/2021
Wasp CarpetWasp CarpetWasp CarpetWasp CarpetWasp CarpetWasp Carpet
Air Conditioning Installation – 3/2/2021
Evaporator / Blower CartageEvaporator / Blower CartageEvaporator / Blower CartageEvaporator / Blower CartageEvaporator / Blower CartageEvaporator / Blower CartageEvaporator / Blower CartageEvaporator / Blower CartageEvaporator / Blower CartageMocking Up AC Evaporator Blower AssemblyMocking Up AC Evaporator Blower AssemblyMocking Up AC Evaporator Blower AssemblyAir Conditioning Louver Panel Location and Size
Window Frame Mocup – 3/2/2021
Wasp Interior Assembly – 1/7/2021
Interior – 12/22/2020
Lav Floor Covering SuggestionsAft Divan Cushion Dress Covers Completed Aft Divan Cushion Dress Covers CompletedFwd. Divan Dress Covers In WorkFwd. Divan Dress Covers In WorkFwd. Divan Dress Covers In WorkSink FaucetSink AssemblySink AssemblySink AssemblyAC Duct In FoamAC Duct In Foam3D Printed Reading Light Hoods, Before Finishing Stages3D Printed Curtain Rod Holder, Before Finishing Stages
Air Conditioning – 12/22/2020
AC Condenser Mount ConstructionAC Condenser Mount ConstructionAC Condenser Mount ConstructionAC Condenser Mount ConstructionAC Condenser Mount ConstructionAC Condenser Mount ConstructionAC Condenser Mount Construction
Divan CushionsDivan CushionsDivan CushionsBulkhead VeneerBulkhead VeneerBulkhead VeneerBulkhead VeneerReplacement FloorsSink VanityTrash Receptacle in VanityTrash Bin in VanityPaper Towel DispenserToilet Paper Roll Holder in Vanity
Air Conditioning – 12/2/2020
Condenser MountPainting Top of DuctPainting Top of Duct
Interior Progress – 11/22/2020
Floor Board ReplacementFloor Board ReplacementValance Panel Mohair CoverValance Panel Mohair CoverFinal Window Line Panel Through Foam
AC Progress – 11/12/2020
Completed AC DuctAC Line RoutingAC Line RoutingAC Line RoutingAC Line RoutingAC Line RoutingAC Condenser Installation
Interior Progress – 11/4/2020
Heater Ducts Upholstery CompleteTest Fitting Valance and Window-Line Panels for the Last TimeCompleting the end of the AC DuctHeadliner With Belting UpholsteredFloor Board ReplacementAC Condenser Mounting
Inside of AC Duct Ready For Final RivetingAC Compressor Mount Ready For InstallationAC Refrigerant Line Supports Ready For InstallationAC Duct Removed For Interior To allow Final Riveting and Assembly
Passenger Cabin Interior 8/19/2020
Headliner Sample Panel with Hoop Detail and Wash LightsCloseup of Leather Hoop Detail on HeadlinerWash Lightning on Both Sides Connected and OperationalFinal Divan cushion and Arm ShapeAssembling the Remaining Executive SeatsPatterning Aft Bulkhead for Veneer Cutting and InstallationFinal Sealing Of Gasper DuctApplication of Foam to Gasper Duct
Passenger Cabin Electrical 8/12/2020
First Few Cabin Circuit Breakers Installed in Main PanelCabin Communication Wiring (R/H)Cabin Communication Wiring (L/H)First Few Runs of Cabin Power Wiring Getting Connected In Main Power Distribution AreaContinued Development of Cabin Power Distribution Panel
Forward Passenger Cabin Closeout Panels Test FitPaterning Panels Around Main Cabin DoorRight Hand Passenger Cabin CloseoutRight Aft Passenger Cabin CloseoutLeft Forward Passenger CabinHeadliner Belting (Larger Sample is in Work)
Passenger Cabin Electrical System 8/12/2020
Passenger Cabin Main Power and Control Box (located in tail cone)Passenger Cabin Circuit Breaker Panel (located in tail cone)Passenger Cabin Switch Panel with LightingPassenger Cabin Switch Panel with LightingPassenger Cabin Switch Panel WiringPassenger Cabin Headset Wiring
Air Conditioning STC AND INSTALLATION 8/12/2020
Main Circuit Breaker PanelMain Power DistributionCabin AC Vent CAD ModelAC Refrigerate Lines ConduitAC Refrigerate Lines ConduitAC Refrigerate Lines Conduit
AC Duct Construction 8/5/2020
Construction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution DuctConstruction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution DuctConstruction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution DuctLocation of Refrigerant Line Fuselage PenetrationLocation of Refrigerant Line Fuselage PenetrationConstruction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution DuctConstruction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution DuctConstruction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution DuctConstruction of Passenger Cabin AC Distribution DuctFlow Testing AC DuctFlow Testing AC Duct
PAX Cabin Electrical 8/5/2020
R/H wash Lighting TestPassenger Cabin Lighting Control UnitPassenger Cabin Lighting Control Unit WiringWash Lighting LED Fixtures
PAX Interior Completion 8/5/2020
Repairing Gasper DuctPatterning Lower SidewallInstallation of Lavatory Service PortWorking to Identify Divan Alternate MaterialsPatterning Headliner Panels