Bushcat Build Log

  • Matco Wheel Assembly

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 02/08/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy & Thomas Hardy
    Category: Landing Gear
    Section: 29
    Hours: 0.5 hr
    Task: Wheels were already assembled.We greased the tapered bearings then fitted the wheels and brake calipers.The wheel nuts were tightened according to the Matco instructions.  More...

  • Spring Gear Attachment

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 02/08/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy & Thomas Hardy
    Category: Landing Gear
    Section: 28.2
    Hours: 3 hrs
    Task: Fitted brackets then centred landing gear.Marked position of the jig for each hole to be drilled to prevent sideways movement of the gear leg.Removed landing gear then drilled and tapped holes for …  More...

  • Spring Gear Support Structure

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 28/07/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 27
    Hours: 2 hrs
    Task: Finished installing support structure and tightening bolts. Added Torque Seal to nuts.  More...

  • Spring Gear Support Structure

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 27/07/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 27
    Hours: 2 hrs
    Task: Installed support structure. Some of the holes in the fairing had to be redrilled to allow the bolts to line up properly.Also some holes in the brackets had to be reamed as the bolts did not properly …  More...