geir_olav(at)c2i.net
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 Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:54 pm Post subject: SV: Re: 3 leaf tail spring. Bolt size |
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I built the plane, and i made a inspection hole close to the tail spring
bolt. I did not glue the bolt in place, only used mastinox on it (anti
corrosive). So it is no problem to remove and get access to the bolt.
Thanks for the tips.
Geir Olav Øien
Kitfox IV Jabiru 2200
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[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] På vegne av Lynn
Matteson
Sendt: 23. september 2007 14:36
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Emne: Re: Re: 3 leaf tail spring. Bolt size
Depending on how the original builder built the plane, this bolt may
or may not be glued in place. In building mine I glued (structural
adhesive...Hysol 9460) the bolt in place, and when I needed to remove
it for the thicker spring/longer bolt, it was a simple matter to
shield the fabric with a metal plate with a hole drilled in it, then
heat the bolt on the threads. The heat will travel up the bolt,
soften the adhesive and allow the bolt to be pushed up into the
fuselage. I have an inspection hole nearby to facilitate work done in
this area. If you don't have this hole, I think you'll have to remove
the hort. stab to reach the area....maybe not.
Lynn Matteson
Grass Lake, Michigan
Kitfox IV Speedster w/Jabiru 2200
flying w/400+ hrs
On Sep 23, 2007, at 3:32 AM, Michel Verheughe wrote:
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On Sep 23, 2007, at 4:12 AM, Tom Jones wrote:
> If you are installing 2 main leaves plus a helper leaf you
> probably should add 2 (1/4 inch) to each of the above AN dash
> numbers.
Yes, you will have to do that, Geir. And the bad news is: the main
bolt is - as I understand it - glued inside the fuselage and you
will need to heat it for removal.
Med vennlig hilsen,
Michel Verheughe
Norway
Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200
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