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Jaybannist(at)cs.com
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 Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 1:34 pm Post subject: Fuselage support |
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To other builders, wiser than me and further along than me:
I am at a point on my XL fuselage where I need to do work on the bottom, from underneath. The fuselage is now supported as shown in the photo guide: one support at the tail, two sawhorses (crosswise), two steel beans (lengthwise) and the required shims. The beams and shims prevent access to some of the rivet lines and especially access to the main gear channel.
I am thinking about leaving the support at the tail (possibly lowered) and using two crosswise supports, one just forward of the wing spar center section and one just forward or aft of the rear wing channel (I haven't riveted the channel to the floor as yet). I certainly don't want to put stresses in the fuselage where they would be detrimental. If these points are acceptable, it would be very helpful to have recommended relative heights for these points above some common datum.
Suggestions for other support schemes that might be easier or better would be welcomed.
I have also sent this message to ZAC, but don't expect a straight answer.
Jay in Dallas, working on fuselage N2630J
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| Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:30 pm Post subject: Fuselage support |
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I sent you all and ZAC a request for help on changing the support of my fuselage to allow better access from below. I thought my question was pretty clear.
The response from ZAC: "Can you send photos?" I clearly said that it was supported the way the photo guide said to support it. Any way, I did send photos, so the jury is out on ZAC help. I'll keep you informed.
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Jaybannist(at)cs.com
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| Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 3:54 pm Post subject: Fuselage support |
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I said that I'd keep you informed about ZACs response to my question. They (I'm assuming that it was Nick) got back to me today. After reviewing my photos, he concluded that the fuselage was essentially finished, so I can move it just about any way I need to. That's a lot clearer response than I expected, so I am now a little more appreciative of ZACs help.(FWIW, I couldn't help noticeing that no one from the Forum responded to my question.)
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