SeanB
…Cowl Flap Update RV-7
Hi Everyone! I finally decided to begin making the cuts to install two ASA Cowl Flaps on my -7. I'm still a little confused on how to handle the exposed honeycomb edges of the cut. Oversize the cut a bit, the fill the voids of the honeycomb edge with a micro mixture, then overlap with cloth? My hope is to use nutplates on the metal frame of the Cowl Flaps, so they are removable. I also have some concern of countersunk attach screws from the outside compressing the honeycomb material, or even punching thru with time. Yes, I will also need to "float" the flap to handle the curvature of the cowl. Any ideas or guidance/pics appreciated! Thanks!
gkochers
RE: HS Spar Caps
…..Richard Connell
It’s not a problem. The radiuses match and if you look very closely at the plans you’ll notice the rear edges of the spar caps are indeed proud of the rear edges of the spar flanges.
Make sure you clamp liberally as directed and ensure there are no chips left over after you’ve drilled the WEB.
So drill the web, remove debur thoroughly before re clamping and drilling the flange holes.
Why a CCR-264SS-3-2 here?
….Cessnadog RV-14
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…Cowl Flap Update RV-7
Hi Everyone! I finally decided to begin making the cuts to install two ASA Cowl Flaps on my -7. I'm still a little confused on how to handle the exposed honeycomb edges of the cut. Oversize the cut a bit, the fill the voids of the honeycomb edge with a micro mixture, then overlap with cloth? My hope is to use nutplates on the metal frame of the Cowl Flaps, so they are removable. I also have some concern of countersunk attach screws from the outside compressing the honeycomb material, or even punching thru with time. Yes, I will also need to "float" the flap to handle the curvature of the cowl. Any ideas or guidance/pics appreciated! Thanks!
Cowl Flap wiring
Hello, I'm considering installation of two Anti Splat Aero Cowl Flaps. For those of you that have installed two of them, did you also use two switches or merge into one? One fuse or separate them with two? Did you have to dig out the honeycomb material in the bottom corners of the lower cowl...
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gkochers
Nose fork screws
Two questions: - purpose of these screws? It appears they are to limit the castering of the nose wheel. I’ve been around RV-10s but never pushed one back. I always assumed the nose wheel castered a full 360 degrees. Maybe not. - more important, are we to locktite these screws? There is no...
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RE: HS Spar Caps
…..Richard Connell
It’s not a problem. The radiuses match and if you look very closely at the plans you’ll notice the rear edges of the spar caps are indeed proud of the rear edges of the spar flanges.
Make sure you clamp liberally as directed and ensure there are no chips left over after you’ve drilled the WEB.
So drill the web, remove debur thoroughly before re clamping and drilling the flange holes.
Horizontal stabiliser spar caps
Hi all, I’m just getting into the horizontal stabiliser on my build and have started preparing the spar caps for the HS1002 rear spar. I’ve noticed that the spar caps sit proud of the spar flange by around 1/16” of an inch, whereas I was expecting them to be flush as they were on the vertical...
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Why a CCR-264SS-3-2 here?
….Cessnadog RV-14
Why a CCR-264SS-3-2 here?
Working on section 32-05. Baggage floors. The inspection holes back where the steps bolt in call for one CCR264SS-3-2 (the small hourglass shape in the picture). When I search them on line I see they are mostly designated as “nut plates rivets” which implies to me that they are not designed...
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g zero’s Cubby Hole
Tie down ring stowage
Hello I'd be interested to see some suggestions (ideally with pics) on how you made the tie down ring stowage in your RV8? How did you make the nut plate and what parts did you use? Thanks! R
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jackking123
Firewall Recess 2" deep 4" deep what the heck do I have?
WHAT THE HECK DO I HAVE???? So I was rounding up the parts to finish the firewall. Most parts are prefab pre-cut by Van's. Thank you Van's. I could not find my recess at first but found it, but had two? My kit was purchased a long time ago. I don't recall what I bought. One is 2" deep...
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