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9/26/2023.  Issue #5,915. (previous day's news).   What did you do w/your RV this weekend? (9/22-24/2023)   Info RE Dimpled Hole Cracking Reported on some LCP      ...9/25/23 Update   Canopy seal 38-34 ...-14 Can someone tell me which foam goes where? C-01448B, 2PL, is that the Seal-00006X42? If so, why is there so much of it with the kit? Is the C-01448C the same material as used in C-01448B? Which foam is used for the C-01448A? How long are they? It looks like they are only about 10" long but does not say this on the drawing.   Another Item for your CI Checklist For those of you who have an Omega PS-8G snubber installed in your MAP line, don't forget to clean it out every so often (e.g. at each oil change, Condition Inspection/Annual Inspection). I encountered "odd" behavior of the MAP reading in my Garmin G3X Touch over the past few flights and while on the ground with the engine off. Readings were physically impossible unless I was in the eye of a hurricane or in a 1000ft deep hole in Death Valley. Upon removing and inspecting the MAP transducer, I noticed that the MAP port in Van's manifold (VA-168) was loaded with engine oil, and the snubber was also clogged with engine oil. I removed the hose from the #3 cylinder primer port and flushed it with air. Cleaned out the manifold with brake cleaner, and replaced the snubber with a .008" orifice fitting instead of the Omega snubber. Since I am not in the mood to move the pressure tap to the intake plenum/sump, I will add inspection/cleaning of the MAP line/snubber to my CI checklist.   Hyd reservoir location My apologies if this has been previously beaten about. I'm all for keeping flammables out of the cockpit but hear me out. Beringer drawings show the hyd reservoir on the hot side of the firewall I.A.W/referencing Vans drawings. The penetration is just a hole for the fluid adapter to pass through the FW. I've taken the time to not have any penetrations that weren't steel/positive mechanical seal. There will be FWF insulation with a SS flashing. Anybody move the resvr to the cold side? or How have builders properly sealed this in the past? Your suggestions are appreciated.   IO-360-A1A Overhaul and weight reduction I have a Lycoming IO-360-A1A (200HP angular valve) that will power my future RV8, and I want to lighten it to improve aerobatics. Maybe you can confirm if I'm on the right path or help with a better idea to achieve my goals 1. Cylinders overhaul. I have found some sites in Europe but I don't have any reference... does anyone know Aeroengine? Loma Air? Scan Aviation? any other ? If I can't find good references, I think I will send the cylinders to Penn Yan Aero, I have read that they are very good! 2. Electronic injection and System32 EFII ignition. Without magnetos and mechanical fuel pump. Less weight and horsepower increase 3. 2x B&C SD8 alternators. One in place of the mechanical fuel pump and one in place of the dry air pump. 4. Remove the heavy original alternator and change the flywheel for the one offered by Flyefii, light and without a pulley. 5. 2x lightweight lithium batteries. 6. Change the starter motor, I have read that one of the best and lightest is B&C BCS206. I just built a wooden engine stand, because the typical metal stands are not available in Europe. It seems to be quite robust. Now the work begins!   Before they were RVators   Upcoming Events from the VAF Calendar 10-12-2023: High Sierra FlyIn, 10-13-2023: High Sierra FlyIn, 10-14-2023: High Sierra FlyIn, 10-15-2023: High Sierra FlyIn, 10-20-2023: SERFI 10-21-2023: SERFI 10-22-2023: SERFI Off Topic NEED A CONTRACT PILOT? (you found one) Previous Day's VAF News This honor system site by Doug Reeves (contact).  Landlord: theVanCave | Thoughts on safety Legal Terms and Conditions   .com

INFORMATION ABOUT DIMPLED HOLE CRACKING REPORTED ON SOME LASER CUT PARTS Updated: 9/25/23 - Engineering Assessment doc - Laser Cut Parts List doc - Parts Identification Guide   OSH'23 Roundup OSH'23 Pics and PIREPs RV-15 latest updates - video Video of the 1hr 19min Mon 0830 Forum Slides from the Monday 0830 Forum RE: Laser Cut Parts Additional HERE. Engineering Changes to the RV-15 Prototype   Don't Get Scammed. Demand a FaceTime/Zoom call w/any seller. Don't send more than you're willing to lose. Change your password a few times each year. Read every word in the link below. How to Minimize the Chance You Could be Dealing with a Scammer ...when using the classifieds.