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Forum: RV-7/7A 09-14-2023, 11:25 AM
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Posted By toolmanmike
Conclusion

Just wanted to report back. The Mother ship has confirmed they are indeed RV8 flaps. Working on replacements now. Hope the wait is not too long.

Toolman.
Forum: RV-7/7A 09-10-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27
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Posted By toolmanmike
Thanks to you all. Good news about the Ailerons....

Thanks to you all. Good news about the Ailerons. Will have to wait to hear back from Vans. I'll update when I have more info.

toolman
Forum: RV-7/7A 09-10-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,365
Posted By toolmanmike
RV 8? 7? 9? flaps??

Gents, I believe I may have the wrong flaps!!!
47748
this is the width of my flaps at the Leading Edge =58" at the rivet line

47749

This is the width at the trailing (uncut) end = 61"

Now please...
Forum: RV-7/7A 09-10-2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,365
Posted By toolmanmike
Both sides are the same. They are quick build...

Both sides are the same.
They are quick build flaps, wings, and ailerons.
I can give more pics but this is really weird. Maybe they are Rv-8 flaps?!
Thanks for the measurements. I will measure and...
Forum: RV-7/7A 09-10-2023, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27
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Posted By toolmanmike
My flaps are too long!

Maybe it was just a long day in the shop yesterday, but I remounted my wings so I can set up my flaps. I can’t physically fit my flaps in position. Not even close! I would need to trim a good inch...
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