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rowlandcarson(at)gmail.co
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:05 am Post subject: seat base foam blocks

Way back in chapter 17 of the manual, there was a paragraph thus:



“Using scrap blue foam, make up spacers to fill the areas each side of the control tunnels, so that a flat surface results for the seat pans”



I’ve carved foam blocks that fit nicely in the recesses but I feel that bare blue foam is a bit prone to damage. I’m inclined to coat each block in a single layer of BID (with flox corners and all that good stuff). Yes, it will add a bit of weight, but I think it might prevent the need to re-make the packing blocks after some time in service.



Has anyone else any thoughts about the advisability or otherwise of this course of action?



in friendship



Rowland



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davidjoyce(at)doctors.org
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:55 am Post subject: seat base foam blocks

Rowland, My naked blue foam blocks have survived perfectly for 15 yrs! Don't add unecessary weight! 

Regards, David, GXSDJ 

   

 

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Way back in chapter 17 of the manual, there was a paragraph thus:



"Using scrap blue foam, make up spacers to fill the areas each side of the control tunnels, so that a flat surface results for the seat pans"



I've carved foam blocks that fit nicely in the recesses but I feel that bare blue foam is a bit prone to damage. I'm inclined to coat each block in a single layer of BID (with flox corners and all that good stuff). Yes, it will add a bit of weight, but I think it might prevent the need to re-make the packing blocks after some time in service.



Has anyone else any thoughts about the advisability or otherwise of this course of action?



in friendship



Rowland



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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:18 pm Post subject: seat base foam blocks

How did you handle your fuel filters that go there?



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		   On Apr 1, 2017, at 12:03 PM, Rowland Carson <rowlandcarson(at)gmail.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 Way back in chapter 17 of the manual, there was a paragraph thus:

 

 

 

 “Using scrap blue foam, make up spacers to fill the areas each side of the control tunnels, so that a flat surface results for the seat pans”

 

 

 

 I’ve carved foam blocks that fit nicely in the recesses but I feel that bare blue foam is a bit prone to damage. I’m inclined to coat each block in a single layer of BID (with flox corners and all that good stuff). Yes, it will add a bit of weight, but I think it might prevent the need to re-make the packing blocks after some time in service.

 

 Has anyone else any thoughts about the advisability or otherwise of this course of action?

 

 in friendship

 

 Rowland

 

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graeme bird

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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: seat base foam blocks

since fuel melts the and its where the filters/tubes are and its pretty hard to change the filters without some spillage, it seems a good idea to coat them. Its what I did with mine but I certainly didnt come up with the idea.

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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: seat base foam blocks

since fuel melts the and its where the filters/tubes are and its pretty hard to change the filters without some spillage, it seems a good idea to coat them. Its what I did with mine but I certainly didnt come up with the idea.

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ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz
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Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:59 pm Post subject: seat base foam blocks

Rowland,

In my aircraft the space under the seats valuable and is used. Both sides have the fuel filters for Main Tank and Reserve. Easy access to inspect and change. The other side of the control channel I have a Attitude/Compass sensor (Port side) away from magnetic disturbances and the Stall warning Horn sensor on the Starboard side. I cover the seat pan with 10mm marine ply supported by the central control channel and marine ply supports glued to the undercarriage tunnel side. Then it can be lifted out to inspect the sensors and fuel filters.

Upon that lies a seat cushion that has "body heat moulding" foam inside.



What what it is worth.



Cheers,

Tim 



Tim Ward

12 Waiwetu Street,

Fendalton,

Christchurch, 8052

New Zealand



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		   On 2/04/2017, at 7:03 AM, Rowland Carson <rowlandcarson(at)gmail.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 Way back in chapter 17 of the manual, there was a paragraph thus:

 

 

 

 “Using scrap blue foam, make up spacers to fill the areas each side of the control tunnels, so that a flat surface results for the seat pans”

 

 

 

 I’ve carved foam blocks that fit nicely in the recesses but I feel that bare blue foam is a bit prone to damage. I’m inclined to coat each block in a single layer of BID (with flox corners and all that good stuff). Yes, it will add a bit of weight, but I think it might prevent the need to re-make the packing blocks after some time in service.

 

 Has anyone else any thoughts about the advisability or otherwise of this course of action?

 

 in friendship

 

 Rowland

 

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brian.davies(at)clara.co.
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Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:32 am Post subject: seat base foam blocks

Ditto!

 

Brian, G-DDBD

 

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Sent: 01 April 2017 20:51

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Subject: Re: seat base foam blocks

 

Rowland, My naked blue foam blocks have survived perfectly for 15 yrs! Don't add unecessary weight!

Regards, David, GXSDJ

 

 



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