06 Feb 2011 Torque values
When you see a chart like is in Chapter 7 of AC 43.13-1B it is for standard Aircraft Hardware. The torque indicated in these charts is calculated to pre-stress the standard aircraft bolt to 40,000 psi for...
Tips & Tricks
11 Apr 2010 How to stop a strap wrench from slipping
I was trying to use a strap wrench to remove a PVC fitting on our pool's filter. It was about a 3 inch pipe, and I have 2 different sizes of strap wrench, and they...
27 Jun 2005 FIPS – form in place sealing – with Proseal
Sounds eerily similiar to a widely used technique on many access panels installed on the nations combat aircraft. It is known as FIPS...
23 Jun 2005 Cleaning the belly with Scrubbing Bubbles
Hello all, I Learned a little trick from my father in law and thought I'd pass it on. His airplane is always clean, full of gas, and everything works or he doesn't rest until it meets...
22 Mar 2005 Torx screws
Use Torx screws. The torx screws are great because they don't jump out like the phillips screws do. Here is what they look like: These are on my workbench. Very easy to put on and take off...
06 Mar 2005 Unibit extension
I bought two unibit extensions - one from home depot, and the other from Avery. Neither worked due to the small size of the fitting on the end. I actually have not needed a unibit...
28 Feb 2005 Knee pads
It may seem obvious, but having some knee protection is a big help with a lot of the project. They work great when crawling inside the cockpit, and working on things where you have to...
17 Feb 2005 A Forced Landing
I found this on a great website: http://www.sdsefi.com/rv12.htm 02/07/05 A Forced Landing On January 22/05 we were conducting leaning experiments with the WMS wideband AFR monitor and turbocharger compressor temperature measurements with the stainless backplate installed, on a...
21 Dec 2004 Cogsdill Burraway Deburring tool
I love tools and seem to buy just about everything I see that looks interesting to see if I like it. Anyway, I saw a reference to a deburring tool call "Burraway" in the archives of one...
26 Oct 2004 Forward Baggage Compartment Installation Tip
Got this from the RV8 Yahoo list: > I have searched the archives but could not find any discussions. > For those of you who have gone before me, please list your do's and > don'ts, and helpful...
16 Sep 2004 Gluing Canopy to Frame using Sika
From Gert on the RV-List: Here is an exerp of an earlier email with glue info sent before I actually glued it. I have since glued the canopy on with good results, The one thing i would...
17 Aug 2004 No Screws Spinner attachment
From the RV-List: Hi Dan, Couldn't find much in the archives but I had an 'old' message from Mr. Springer (on the list) which helped, plus I gave him a call. Actually, it's pretty easy to make...
29 Jun 2004 Plexus Plastic Cleaner
Q: Is lemon pledge still the favorite cleaner for the canopy? A: I've been using Plexus for some years now, used by the Heli guys on those huge bubbles and used by the Biz Jet folks...
31 May 2004 Pipe thread lubrication
--> RV-List message posted by: "Dan Checkoway" Austin, I had a similar situation, a leaky brass fitting on my brake cylinder. In my limited experience, I found that using Loctite 565 (white teflon pipe thread sealant paste) works great...
29 May 2004 Automotive parts in Airplanes
From: Wheeler North Automotive coolant hoses are not rated for constant fuel and oil exposure, they will usually begin the swell and sweat the oil through. They can also delaminate internally and then possibly cause a plug....
17 May 2004 Canopy fit
From Dave Brand: Lucky, I followed the "manual" pretty closely here. I got good results. Most of your trimming is done at the front of the windscreen, followed by at the aft end of the bubble. Good advice would...
16 May 2004 Sika’s How To Bond Plastic Windows w/ Sikaflex 295 UV
Plastic windows are typically acrylic (Plexiglas®) or polycarbonate (Lexan®). Both have been historically difficult to seal or bond. Sealing is simply what it says; keeping water and dirt out from a window that is mechanically...
11 Apr 2004 Helpful assembly hint – Belcrank and rod end bearings
Very useful tip I just found on the Yahoo Groups RV4list: I believe this has been written up many times before but for those of you that haven't gone down the path of trying to rig...
09 Apr 2004 Rivnuts
Rivnuts are potential replacements for platenuts or nutplates, as they are sometimes called. I bought a boat load of rivnuts of every size and shape I could find, hoping that I could use them in...
12 Mar 2004 Cheaper Shipping – FreightQuote.com
--> RV-List message posted by: "David Carter" I signed up on the Freight Quote website last night ( www.freightquote.com ) and entered the 320# wt and 97"X48"X28" of my RV-6 Finish Kit, used "Freight class of 150 (whatever...
15 Sep 2003 Jam Nuts
A builder experienced control problems, caused by jam nuts loosening. Another builder offers a pretty good solution. Date: Jun 08, 2000 ...
11 Sep 2003 Riveting the canopy
A short note from the net about how to rivet the canopy. Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 01:05:23 EDT From: shiprv8@aol.com Subject: Re: Canopy keeper rivets I agree with Scott re stress ...