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Chkaharyer99 11-05-2016 08:29 AM

Thanks Gary. I will check mine and see how its done.

Great thread Vic. Thanks for taking the time to post these types of issues. It really helps to keep us safer.

skylor 11-05-2016 09:58 AM

Deviation From Plans
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by rv8ch (Post 1124456)
This is great information. I would find it really useful in the plans for Van's to note things where they recommend against deviation. I think they are generally pretty good at this, but don't recall this one being mentioned.

This statement strikes me as a little bit silly. I think you'll find that in general, unless Van's provides an "option" with plans they will recommend against just about any deviation to the plans. I don't think the plans need to note this for specific items.

Skylor

az_gila 11-05-2016 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Planecrazy232 (Post 1124460)
Could someone post up a plans photo of this revised front attachment? I want to make this change to my plane.

Not quite as cleanly explained if you just use the RV-6 drawings...



And, to show model differences, the -7 slots the fuselage bracket and the bolt inserts from the rear....


vic syracuse 12-20-2016 03:46 PM

Another one
 
I had another RV-7A built in 2006 come through my shop this past week for some panel work. Out of curiosity I checked the rear spar bolts and both bolts had fiber nuts on them. When I removed the nut I could see that the bolt was the proper drilled bolt! So, I replaced the fiber nut with the appropriate castellated nut and cotter pin.
This aircraft was built by a "professional" builder for the owner in 2006. From the logs it looks like it has had 9 Condition Inspections, by both the builder and then by others.

Vic


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