Fixing The Wiring In The Free Abandoned Airplane !

Huge step done for the Free Abandoned Airplane project today as we fix the wiring issues in the new 402 wings. After removing all four wing harnesses from the 401 and 402 wings, we inspect and clean everything and then reinstall the best two harnesses into the new wings. Bar connecting it all to power and checking if it works, the wing wiring is now all taken care of.

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[ualret]

Wow! This A&P flies all the way from Michigan to work on the 401. Just goes to show how much Jason’s subscribers are motivated to see the 401 finished.

[stevehockey]

So glad to see the 401 back in action!

[ryanterry]

Avionics guy here, I wish I can help you guys out. You should have run a guide string when you pulled the old harness out. That same string you can pull in your new harness or serviceable harness so you won’t miss any wiring access path along the wing. Good job guys and keep it up

[RobertLake-mfqt]

As you have shown, the cream always rises to the top. What you have is not just a project, it is a mission. You are doing a wonderful job and should be commended for it. All the best to you.

[stevesamsel]

Great to see work on the 401. JASON, we’ve been through your leg injury, your arm issue, so PLEASE put on safety glasses when you’re cutting slots in the screws with the dremel tool. Please and thank you.

[JamesMullaney-bf]

I knew it, I knew it, I knew it.i believed in you guys and you came through with another video.Jason, you are amazing.the offer to sweep floors is still there.❤❤❤❤❤

[mattamos]

So good to see people chipping in and coming over from everywhere to help out! Just shows the level of love for this project ❤🎉

[shyammohabir]

Nice to see some action back on the 401... Why not put in a new pair of wire harness? These old wires from the 1960's may have brittle and electrically breakdown insulations ...

[RipperFV]

Wiring, not fun. But one of the most critical part of the process. Hats off to ya'll for tackling it.

[Sal-oidb]

I can't believe he finally used the right verb "run" and not "ran"!! Love it!!!! Nice to see movement on the 401.

[chinookmech]

It's good practice to cap those exposed lines and wiring harnesses before cutting and grinding. Just my 2 cents😊. Love the channel guys, keep up the good work.

[woko-lymm]

before installation of the harness you have to perform a high voltage isolation test of each wire from the harness

[thomassullivan]

Thinking back a couple years ago when you finally got the engines started and got that plane to taxi down the runway, I never thought I'd have donated money, or that I'd be here 2 years later still following this story the way I am. I can't wait to see the final product and to see this plane fly finally. It's going to be amazing.

[terrybi]

Well, I'll tell ya, what a bunch of dedicated guys! I have never had any interest in airplanes at all, other than watching them fly that is. I am a retired Canadian Navy Marine Engineer so I know how important attention to detail is and that is what I am constantly seeing with you guys. Every step is checked and re-checked. I have no problem in saying this project will have a positive outcome. Looking forward to seeing it completed! Keep it up guys! Thumbs up from Halifax Nova Scotia Canada!!!!

[kristenkylemack]

It's always.nice to get the projects you been really worried about, Done.😮 It's such a relief!! I remember you all pulling tons of wire out of this plane. You said, back then, that the new equipment wont need all the wiring it had & the 401 will be lighter weight! Good for you getting over another hurdle. ❤

[philstrang]

Hi team, is there no way to put new wiring in, instead of old wiring. Given the quality of this rebuild, my thoughts are that new wiring would support superior reliability and safety.

[Dragonrc.]

If you have the harness out, seems like a better route would to build a new one?

[Hughes]

I have seen all the videos on the 401 and I have to say, that looks like the most challenging in terms of parts and just getting wires through tricky spaces and working blind. Great effort and great to see.

[Brasto]

Aircraft wiring is an item subject to very strict QA requirements during design of the cable loom, logical markings at specific distances, maximum bending radius, bulkhead feedtru etc. Airplanes per definition are subject to severe vibrations or bending moments of it’s wings. CHAFING becomes a major problem with time. The other areas of high failure rate are the splices, crimped contacts and connector pins or sockets becoming pushed back from their insulation block. Hopefully you will find enough of service loop length to install new terminals if required. Shielded and or coaxial cables have a tendency to absorb moisture, dielectric property may change when overheated specially when routed in tight curves. Your steel cables for the control surfaces will show or give a different feeling when frayed electrical wiring does not warn you when starting to fail. I love watching the team effort to restore the 401 in a like new condition.

[mattbarton]

Hell yeah! Glad to see the 401 project has not been abandoned!!