Bushcat Build Log

  • Top and centre cabin struts

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 06/09/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuselage
    Section: 51
    Hours: 1 hr
    Task: Ed Castro helped me to install these struts.The top bolt holes in the struts did not line up with the top bracket holes.We tried lifting the tail, Ed sitting in the cockpit. Neither of these …  More...

  • Throttle splitter installation

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 31/08/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Controls
    Section: 47
    Hours: 1 hr
    Task: Installed throttle splitter and throttle cables. Pushing the throttle cables through the grommets in the main fairing wasn't easy.  More...

  • Armrest and throttle cable assembly

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 31/08/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Controls
    Section: 45
    Hours: 2 hrs
    Task: Fitted armrests and throttle cables.The cable outers are not long enough to reach the throttle splitter if routed behind the seat backs. I need to contact Errol to find out if it is ok to run these …  More...

  • Fuel line installation

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 30/08/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Fuel System
    Section: 52
    Hours: 1.5 hrs
    Task: Fitted fuel lines. The distance between the gascolator and fuel pump was greater then the length of fuel line supplied. I have used one of the other longer sections and have ordered more fuel line.  More...