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MMoonDog1 replied to the thread RV-3A N696DB - Inflight Breakup - June 15, 2026.Agreed. I think for the small few of us -3 drivers we need to have some sort of discussion about the way forward once the facts come to...
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JonJay replied to the thread RV-3A N696DB - Inflight Breakup - June 15, 2026.There are plenty of resources to help you understand the construction of your RV3, its operating limits as well as inspection protocols... -
TOkay, I think I found the change in Section 7. On page 7-12 and beyond, the rudder skin in Version 0 doesn't show the last row of holes...
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Llr172 replied to the thread LOP dilemma.all correct, but that still doesn’t mean that running the smaller bore when cold creates problems or excess wear. Even at 50* there is...
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Llr172 replied to the thread LOP dilemma.Well there you go. Lycoming got it wrong too. You guys need to call them and straighten them out.
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Llr172 replied to the thread LOP dilemma.No. Even at room temp, there is still a ring gap and no unique wearing for e. Please explain how running cold forces a step to be...
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KI don’t build engines for a living, but I have built them for my own (and a few for others) use, so take this for what its worth...
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Yeah, not sure what to ask and I apologize if it sounded flippant. Thought you had some general advice to give as you suggested such... -
KHere is a good flight test to do. Do a 1-g power off stall (at a safe altitude so you can recover). Approach the stall as gradually as...
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McMaster: https://www.mcmaster.com/5957K63/ Carl -
Llr172 replied to the thread LOP dilemma.Sure, tolerances are a bit looser on air cooled cylinders. And how does that create an environment requiring temps above a certain...
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lipper03 replied to the thread Cowl Trimming Question.My general advice is to double check your fit, and then trim when you have confidence. My experience is that the scribe lines are...
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Hey folks - this is bad enough for the family that we don’t do speculation before the wreckage has cooled! Doug’s rules say that if a... -
Sstigaro replied to the thread Cowl Trimming Question.Yeah, not sure what to ask and I apologize if it sounded flippant. Thought you had some general advice to give as you suggested such...
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bt3vex replied to the thread FS Brand New Hartzell Blended airfoil Propeller.Check you DM's.