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 Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 4:52 pm Post subject: Fuselage Access |
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I am looking for some advice on whether I can put an access panel in the bottom of the fuselage of my Tri Gear where the wheel is retracted on the monowheel. I was planning to put my fuel panel (pumps and non directional valves) in there, but access from above is too restricted for me to be able to get in to check or repair. It seems to me that the bottom of the fuselage in this area should not be a stressed panel. However before I cut a large hole in my fuselage, I want to get confirmation that I am not going to weaken it! I am thinking of a hole of about 12" by 9". Am I out of line? Grateful for any advice.
Jerry Fisher
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 5:07 pm Post subject: Fuselage Access |
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Jeremy
When I started building nev told me to cut out the entire monowheel hole and cover it up with a piece of aluminum which I did. Made life a lot easier.  I can't imagine trying to do all the plumbing without the access.
Will On 14 Oct 2014 19:54, "Jeremy Fisher" <jffisher(at)gmail.com (jffisher(at)gmail.com)> wrote:[quote]--> Europa-List message posted by: Jeremy Fisher <jffisher(at)gmail.com (jffisher(at)gmail.com)>
I am looking for some advice on whether I can put an access panel in the bottom of the fuselage of my Tri Gear where the wheel is retracted on the monowheel. I was planning to put my fuel panel (pumps and non directional valves) in there, but access from above is too restricted for me to be able to get in to check or repair. It seems to me that the bottom of the fuselage in this area should not be a stressed panel. However before I cut a large hole in my fuselage, I want to get confirmation that I am not going to weaken it! I am thinking of a hole of about 12" by 9". Am I out of line? Grateful for any advice.
Jerry Fisher
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rlborger(at)mac.com
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 5:42 pm Post subject: Fuselage Access |
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Jerry,
I converted my mono to a tri and made a removable panel to cover the mono hole and provide access to the tunnel. No reason you can’t do the same on a tri you build. Probably easier because you will have the actual piece you removed from which you can make a door/panel.
FWIW, I have also added a string of LED lights inside the tunnel for work illumination. I highly recommend you consider the same.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (75 hrs).
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
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On Oct 14, 2014, at 7:51 PM, Jeremy Fisher <jffisher(at)gmail.com> wrote:
I am looking for some advice on whether I can put an access panel in the bottom of the fuselage of my Tri Gear where the wheel is retracted on the monowheel. I was planning to put my fuel panel (pumps and non directional valves) in there, but access from above is too restricted for me to be able to get in to check or repair. It seems to me that the bottom of the fuselage in this area should not be a stressed panel. However before I cut a large hole in my fuselage, I want to get confirmation that I am not going to weaken it! I am thinking of a hole of about 12" by 9". Am I out of line? Grateful for any advice.
Jerry Fisher
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nigel_graham(at)m-tecque.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:14 am Post subject: Fuselage Access |
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Hey right on Bob ...... "Pimp my Flight"
I 'll bet you've got a 200 watt sub woofer in the rear fuz 
On 15/10/2014 02:41, Robert Borger wrote:
FWIW, I have also added a string of LED lights inside the tunnel for work illumination. I highly recommend you consider the same.
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Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (75 hrs).
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger(at)mac.com (rlborger(at)mac.com)
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rlborger(at)mac.com
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| Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:51 am Post subject: Fuselage Access |
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Nigel,
Well, not exactlY :^)
I did add a string of LEDs behind the new sight gage when I replaced the old, leaking, fuel tank:
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While doing that I used the remainder of the LED string inside the tunnel for work illumination. No pictures of this, but I can take some next visit to the aircraft if anyone is interested. I’m also considering the addition of another LED string to the interior aft fuselage, behind the “D” door for additional interior work illumination. The LEDs provide plenty of light, can be dimmed and use very little power.
Blue skies & tailwinds,Bob BorgerEuropa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (75 hrs).Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP3705 Lynchburg Dr.Corinth, TX 76208-5331Cel: 817-992-1117rlborger(at)mac.com (rlborger(at)mac.com)
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Hey right on Bob ...... "Pimp my Flight"
I 'll bet you've got a 200 watt sub woofer in the rear fuz
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