Bushcat Build Log

  • Cooling System

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 08/02/2026
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Engine
    Section: 107
    Hours: 3 hrs
    Task: More work adding the hoses for the carby heat jackets and trial fitting the expansion bottle.Lots of hose clamps to secure. The larger ones barely fit so this makes it hard in places.  More...

  • Cooling System

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 07/02/2026
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Engine
    Section: 107
    Hours: 4 hrs
    Task: Continued with radiator and hose installation.Had to do a trial fit, then take the cowling off, trim the hoses then put the cowling back on multiple times.  More...

  • Cooling System

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 31/01/2026
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Engine
    Section: 107
    Hours: 4 hrs
    Task: Fitted the radiator and bottom oil cooler after getting the lower cowling back after painting.Also started cutting the remainder of the radiator hose sections and doing a trial fit.  More...

  • Cowling installation

    Aircraft: Bushcat 19-2226
    Task Date: 25/01/2026
    Builder: Malcolm Hardy
    Category: Engine
    Section: 106
    Hours: 3 hrs
    Task: Had to repair one DZUS fastener location on the top of the cowling as it cracked when removing the rivet stem.Fibreglass cloth and resin was applied.

    3D printed brake line clips were installed and …  More...