Bushcat Build Log

  • Carburettor installation

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 14/12/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Engine
    Section: 102
    Hours: 2 hrs
    Task: Fitted heat shields to intake manifolds and installed carburettors.Relaced plastic grommets with pop rivets with stems removed and reattached throttle springs.  More...

  • Install cooling hoses and pipes

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 13/12/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Engine
    Section: 101
    Hours: 2 hrs
    Task: Installed hoses and pipes to expansion tank and water pump outlets on the engine.  More...

  • Engine mounting attachment and Engine Installation

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 06/12/2025
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Engine
    Section: 98,99,100,101
    Hours: 6 hrs
    Task: Rotated starter motor. Remounted CDI Coils. Installed engine mount and attached engine to fuselage.This was a time consuming and rather difficult task.

    It initially looked like the engine mount …  More...