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asw20c 02-23-2017 06:58 AM

Tie-Down Ring
 
Is the tie-down ring (tri-gear) that screws into the tie-down bracket on bulkhead F-01412 supposed to be included in the empennage kit? As far as I can tell it makes its first appearance in the plans on page 10-25 in figure 1. My kit did not include the ring.

n982sx 02-23-2017 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asw20c (Post 1152479)
Is the tie-down ring (tri-gear) that screws into the tie-down bracket on bulkhead F-01412 supposed to be included in the empennage kit?

No, you have to order it.

mturnerb 02-23-2017 07:52 AM

These are great as alternatives to standard Van's tie down rings (I had a set on RV-12):

http://www.cleavelandtool.com/Stainl.../#.WK73AhIrK9Q

flightlogic 02-23-2017 10:09 AM

at least ten knots
 
The Cleveland seem expensive at first. Have had mine over a year now... and I swear the plane is much faster.

ppilotmike 02-23-2017 10:11 AM

Do you guys..
 
..typically leave them in the plane, even when flying? I thought the idea was to carry them and install them once you've landed, not leave them in at all times... No?

rleffler 02-23-2017 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppilotmike (Post 1152549)
..typically leave them in the plane, even when flying? I thought the idea was to carry them and install them once you've landed, not leave them in at all times... No?

In the plane, yes.

Installed on the plane, no.:D

btw, I have the Cleaveland rings. I only use them a small percentage of my trips, so I don't leave them in.

bhester 02-23-2017 10:22 AM

Installed?
 
I leave the one on my tail installed, I have a nut installed on it and it is tighten down to the mount. I have nutplates installed on the side walls in the baggage area that the wing tie down ring are installed into when not in use.

rvbuilder2002 02-23-2017 12:59 PM

The aft (tail) tie down ring is also intended to be the tail strike protection. If you use something different, it would be a good idea to push the tail down and confirm the rudder cant come in contact with the ground (also consider it digging into soft ground on a non paved runway).
Flying with none installed in the rear... not recommended.

schaplerrh 02-23-2017 06:14 PM

The standard tie down rings that came with my RV7 (purchased from the builder already flying) are rusty. I'd like replace what I have but can't justify $25 a piece Cleveland tie down rings. Is VANs the only source for new rings, or are the standard rings just Home Depot stock?

Robert

rleffler 02-23-2017 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schaplerrh (Post 1152683)
The standard tie down rings that came with my RV7 (purchased from the builder already flying) are rusty. I'd like replace what I have but can't justify $25 a piece Cleveland tie down rings. Is VANs the only source for new rings, or are the standard rings just Home Depot stock?

Robert

These are $6.95 ea.

http://www.cleavelandtool.com/Forged.../#.WK-MA5E8KhA


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