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frank.hinde(at)hp.com
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:06 am Post subject: Wheelpants and leg fairings RV 7a

Morning all,



Fitting up my wheelpants and noticed from the drawing that you have to

lift the plane off its gear so the tires are off the ground. I have one

trolley jack and its not immediately apparent how I would do this?



I notice what sounds like a fairly involved procedure to align the leg

fairings...probably cus I didn't understand it on the first read

through...Can anyone expain a simple procedure?



I am thinking of using #6 screws and C/s washers rather than rivets to

mount the pants..Any reason why not?



Looks like a fair bit of work but I'd like to get everything done before

I take the plane to the hangar.



Thanks

Frank

RV7a..Final engine connections, bodywork, paint..Sell other

airplane...and fly..

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deruiteraircraftservices(
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:25 am Post subject: Wheelpants and leg fairings RV 7a

Hi frank,



the idea is to lift the airplane clean of the ground supported by trestles 

or similar. Align the main fairings to the centrelign of the aircraft. You 

can measure from centreline outboard on both sides and mark your H-stab. Use 

a piece of string over the centre of the pant and align with your mark on 

the h-stab. Now set the horizontal alignment. Pilot drill with 3/32 and use 

a cleco this way you have some leeway of adjustment. The holes in the pants 

can be filled with a little epoxy adhesive should you get it wrong. (but we 

never make any mistakes).



hope this helps.

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