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Topic: RV-10 nose gear failure |
Rick S.
Replies: 11
Views: 8955
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:56 pm Subject: Re: RV-10 nose gear failure |
Jim,
Do you mean the pushrod end that has the self locking nut and safety wire To secure the rod end. Not sure how you saw that flying around the pattern. I suggest you let Bob speak for himself a ... |
Topic: Standards for word "Experimental" required on inte |
Rick S.
Replies: 2
Views: 1776
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:29 am Subject: Standards for word "Experimental" required on inte |
The intent of that statement I believe, is to show that there is as much if not more care put into the construction of most experimental aircraft. As far as the maintenance requirements they are the s ... |
Topic: Putting on the Landing Gear... |
Rick S.
Replies: 4
Views: 2797
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:46 pm Subject: Putting on the Landing Gear... |
Two weeks ago I moved mine to the hangar...I had a heck of a time finding a towing company that would take it on mainly because of the 8' main gear span AND the value..They sent the big truck...K trai ... |
Topic: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage |
Rick S.
Replies: 5
Views: 3191
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:04 am Subject: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage |
My home away from home while enjoying the korean countryside, at least one of my tours was at Osan. Had fun at three Team Stupids er Spirts...We lost two weapons loaders during the last one in 88. The ... |
Topic: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage |
Rick S.
Replies: 5
Views: 3191
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:20 pm Subject: Removal of u/c brackets from QB fuselage |
Not to deflate you QB guys so ready to blame the Philippine $2.00 an hour A & P's, but there is a real puzzle that you get REAL used to when removing those Main Gear Brackets if you built your ow ... |
Topic: Rivethead Aero, are you out there? |
Rick S.
Replies: 18
Views: 10230
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:57 am Subject: Rivethead Aero, are you out there? |
Thanks CJ,
I wasn't worried, I saw the post on Vansairforce and figured I ask out loud on the list for peace of mind mainly and to dispell rumors that always start once the "are they in busine ... |
Topic: Rivethead Aero, are you out there? |
Rick S.
Replies: 18
Views: 10230
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:12 am Subject: Rivethead Aero, are you out there? |
Anyone heard from Rivethead Aero in the form of a delivery or contact?
I place an order 3 weeks ago, followed up this week with an email and a phone call, mail box full on answering machine....chec ... |
Topic: prop governor changes |
Rick S.
Replies: 4
Views: 2501
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:07 pm Subject: prop governor changes |
David,
Here is the respone I got from MT:
All P-860-( ) governors are basically the same. The - ( ) number only refers
to the control arm position and the max. rpm of the governor. To change t ... |
Topic: Nose gear question |
Rick S.
Replies: 2
Views: 1890
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:42 pm Subject: Nose gear question |
Wayne,
Since your flying........you didn't lose your nose fork did you?
Rick S.
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Topic: Forsling exhaust & Van's breather tube |
Rick S.
Replies: 4
Views: 2827
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:35 pm Subject: Forsling exhaust & Van's breather tube |
Hi Deems,
Say hi to Parker for me!!
Vansairforce site has a long debated discussion on the practice of dumping the crude from the breather onto the exhaust, which always seems to lead to the pro ... |
Topic: U-1024 Wheel Pant Standoffs |
Rick S.
Replies: 1
Views: 1890
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 3:15 pm Subject: U-1024 Wheel Pant Standoffs |
PJ
It's two small aluminum blocks. Not sure but I believe it's in the same bag as the door hardware. While your at it make sure you have 2 each, 3/8 x 24 x 1-3/4 socket head cap screws...mine were ... |
Topic: ACS Experimental Door Handle |
Rick S.
Replies: 7
Views: 6098
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:46 am Subject: ACS Experimental Door Handle |
Great idea Steve...mine are done but I like your idea.
Rick S.
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Topic: panel |
Rick S.
Replies: 6
Views: 3286
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:47 pm Subject: panel |
Rick,
You really need to hook up with Deems Davis, he is our OP pioneer in the group.
go to www.deemsrv10.com
Rick S.
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Topic: Batteries |
Rick S.
Replies: 8
Views: 4710
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:45 pm Subject: Batteries |
I have two 680's but they are both in the back. Due to the weight factor I suggest you keep as much controlable weight aft of the CG. Although I have not finished mine yet, all information to date ind ... |
Topic: ACS Experimental Door Handle |
Rick S.
Replies: 7
Views: 6098
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:19 pm Subject: ACS Experimental Door Handle |
Oh yeah, don't follow the full size drawing, redraw it using their dimensions. I was smart enough to make a cardboard cutout from their drawing and the assembly did not fit in it, when I drew it out b ... |
Topic: ACS Experimental Door Handle |
Rick S.
Replies: 7
Views: 6098
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:10 am Subject: ACS Experimental Door Handle |
Yes I have those handles and they do require some door mods, nothing major. The area aft of the handle in the door pocket needs to be cut away to allow the assembly to fit in the door. and you need to ... |
Topic: brake / fuel line fittings nut torque |
Rick S.
Replies: 14
Views: 7063
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:33 am Subject: brake / fuel line fittings nut torque |
LOL....well not if the molecules of air are larger than that of the brake fluid taking into consideration of the expansion of the air (mostly nitrogen) molecules under vacuum vs. the size of the brake ... |
Topic: Tru Trak 2 1/4 ADI |
Rick S.
Replies: 12
Views: 6220
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:07 am Subject: Tru Trak 2 1/4 ADI |
According to TT at Sun n Fun, they were supposed to start shipping at the end of April. I have the Baked Bean recipe, only cost me a Nylabone and a box of Beggin Strips, Rusty is a push over for those ... |
Topic: Windshield and Spinner |
Rick S.
Replies: 2
Views: 2154
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 5:37 pm Subject: Windshield and Spinner |
Maybe....especially when your preparing an insurance repair quote!!
Don't forget your overhead and profit Jessee!!
Rick S.
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Topic: RV-10 Truck -was 611TT First Flight |
Rick S.
Replies: 3
Views: 2341
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Forum: RV10-List Posted: Tue May 29, 2007 2:54 pm Subject: RV-10 Truck -was 611TT First Flight |
Pull two hinge pins, remove the bottom cushions and seat backs and it's a two seater.
Rick S.
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