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n816kc 08-27-2015 11:10 AM

extension
 
good timing, I just ordered one this morning from Aircraft Extras for my go bag:

http://www.aircraftextras.com/Valve-ext.htm

CATPart 08-27-2015 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n816kc (Post 1009423)
good timing, I just ordered one this morning from Aircraft Extras for my go bag:

http://www.aircraftextras.com/Valve-ext.htm

whew 23 bucks, think I paid 9 at napa.

clevtool 09-02-2015 09:08 AM

Just FYI the Valve Inflation Tools (the one shown above with the gauge) went crazy at OSH and we are out until the middle of October. We can still take backorders and send when available.

krw5927 09-02-2015 09:18 AM

Mike, I too have the same problem that Dorfie above did with your inflator extension (not the full inflator with gauge). The shaft inside doesn't depress the valve stem, as if it's too short. Any recommendations for a field fix?

gnuse 09-03-2015 07:24 AM

I got mine at a local NAPA store. They have multiple lengths and chrome or brass :eek: finish. Don't leave home without one!

Of course the other part of this item is painting a white dot on the bottom of the tire when the valve is lined up with the fairing hole.

flightlogic 09-03-2015 06:51 PM

Darn, I tried painting the bottom of my tire with a white rattle can.
Maybe I need a picture or something... the paint is everywhere but on the bottom....

Seriously though, when I see simple solutions like this I just smack my head and say, "why did I take all those screws out last time the tire looked low, but turned out to be just fine?"

I am headed for NAPA.

rightrudder 09-04-2015 10:25 PM

I like using a tire crayon on the sidewall. You can get 'em at O'Reilly's or Pep Boys. Stays put for a long time, but you'll want to touch it up occasionally.


CATPart 09-07-2015 09:57 AM

Here is the one I got at Napa for under 10 bucks. Works great.

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...314_0215254749


gasman 09-07-2015 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rightrudder (Post 1011698)
I like using a tire crayon on the sidewall. You can get 'em at O'Reilly's or Pep Boys. Stays put for a long time, but you'll want to touch it up occasionally.


White-out (remember typing errors?) will stay on the tire.........:D

N427EF 09-07-2015 10:37 AM

RV-10
 
Anyone found a way to use one of these on an RV-10?

The valve stem protrudes at such an awkward angle it takes 2 hands to attach a
Inflator tool.
No way I could do this with the wheel pants on.
At about 2 month inflation intervals,I am taking a look at the wheel and brake assembly while the nose cone of the wheel pants are off, so it offers opportunity
While a bit inconvenient


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