No cracks! Thanks Jesse
 

Happy to report my SB is completed and no cracks found, whew!

I happened to be going down to Florida and while I was down there I dropped in at X35 where Jesse Saint's shop is located and got a hand on the SB from his crew. They had done this enough times that we knocked it out in about an hour. I enjoyed browsing the many RVs they had around and there are some sweet flying cars by Maverick being produced next door that I got to take a peak at. I'm glad I got a hand with it and had a good experience so I wanted give a public thanks and kudos to Jesse and the guys.

SERVICE BULLETIN 14-08-29
 

Well guys, My 10 isn't finished so this repair was simple! Sandblasted the mount first, ground the plate to fit. Then clamped in the plate. I used to be a certified aerospace tig welder, so that part was easy! About 20 minutes of welding! The main suggestion I can make is that when you do this repair, remove the mount I've welded a ton of precision parts and I wouldn't be able to do a nice job of the welding if I couldn't lay it on my welding table. Second I suggest welding the entire plate so as not to leave any airspace between the plate and the existing mount- This would be an area of concern for corrosion! Finally a re-powder coat! I agree with others that glue, silicone, or other adhesive is not really suitable for a repair of this importance! Just my opinion! :D

Pics
 

Here are some pics of the process!

G'day All,

We have just commenced SB 14-08-29. We have removed the nut and bolt that passes through WD-1015. We have removed the nut and bolt from WD-1016 (link assembly). We have applied 'Dan Force' (a big chap who could push back a B787 if the tug was U/S) but do you think we can get the link assembly out of the engine mount?? Has anybody had any problems with this?? If so, how did you get it out??

Regards,

Andrew.

We had this problem on Dave Maib's plane, I think. Basically, the hat woukdnt release from the top of the elastomer shaft. I think we had to use a pipe wrench gently to twist on the hat and break it loose from the shaft. We had replacement parts standing by, but didn't need them. Try bolting the bottom of the shaft back in and twisting on the hat. There could be a little bit of oxidation holding the two together. Start gently, like we did, and it may not damage the hat and you can reuse it. Use a little grease at reassembly to avoid this problem in the future.

Thanks Jesse, in the end it took a butane torch & some more 'Dan Force'

I am going to do my first condition inspection this month and went to the Van's website tonight to order the SB parts but could not find them anywhere in the catalog using "WD-1001K-MOD Doubler" or any thing similiar. Is this a call Van's only item to get?

Yes, call. They will ask "No crack kit, or cracks kit?" They seem okay with "Send the no-cracks plate, I'll let you know if I find cracks".

Exactly. A quick call and they'll send the plate. If you find cracks, then you can send the plate back & they'll send the crack kit.

While you are at it check the three nose gear bushings for excessive play.