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chasb(at)satx.rr.com
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 Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:28 am Post subject: Stiff slider |
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I had the same problem on my RV-6A.
I added a small, aerodynamically shaped tab to the rear of each side skirt. By lifting up on the tab and pulling aft, my canopy opens easily. I made the tabs out of 1"x1" angle, approximately two inches long, They are riveted to the aft center part of the skirt on each side. I'll send a picture but it will probably be next week before I can get out to the airport.
An alternative that I have seen, is a small door handle, or a handle made from a D shape (like the inside canopy lock handle) bolted to the rear of the top center stripe of the slider. The handle allows you to pull up and aft when the canopy is closed.
Charlie Brame
RV-6A N11CB
San Antonio
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[quote]Time: 07:08:38 PM PST US
From: "Richard E. Tasker" <retasker(at)optonline.net (retasker(at)optonline.net)>
Subject: Stiff slider on RV9
I am having difficulty with the canopy on my 9A. What happens is that it is essentially
impossible to start it sliding from the closed position.
I thought it was the rear pin blocks that were binding, but it does the same thing
with them completely removed.
If I am inside, I can get it started by slightly pushing up on the rear. From the
outside, the only way is to pull up on the rear. Since the canopy rear skirts
are not yet installed that is now
possible, but when they are installed it will be impossible. Once I get it to move
about 1/2 - 1 inch, then it moves back easily.
I have checked everything I can think of and everything seems to be spot on, but
I am obviously missing something.
Has anyone run into this problem? Does anyone have suggestions as to what I should
look for?
Dick Tasker
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vanremog(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 7:01 pm Post subject: Stiff slider |
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Report it to your doctor if it lasts for more than 4 hrs....otherwise it's permanent. ;o)
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