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Forum: RV-10 02-16-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,694
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
RV's flying or building

You might be interested to view our RVUK web site which has a list of RV's in various stages.

The website address to the RVUK site is www.rvuk.co.uk

The page with the list is...
Forum: RV-10 12-07-2010, 06:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,075
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Lycoming O 540

Not sure if this will be any help but I will be using a O 540 F1B5 from a R44 with few bolt on modifications including FI.

The main difference from the D4A5 is that the Cylinders are lighter than...
Forum: RV-10 11-23-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Rudder Trailing Edge

When you get to the stage of pro-sealing and riveting the trailing edge, from my own experience, to cleco the trailing edge to a straight steel angle or box section by drilling every other hole works...
Forum: RV-10 05-17-2010, 01:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,620
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Forward Fuselage Ribs

Thank you both for your comments.

Paul - just put the front fuse and mid fuse together yesterday for the first time. Thanks for the tip for the plate nuts.

Bob - the details you have shown...
Forum: RV-10 05-12-2010, 01:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,620
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Forward Fuselage Ribs F1048

I have a query which I am stuck on and have asked Vans but whilst waiting for a reply wondered if any other RV10 builder/owner came across the same query.

The subject relates to : Page 28-2 Attach...
Forum: RV-10 04-30-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,924
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Matco Parking Brake

Thanks for your comments
Forum: RV-10 04-28-2010, 05:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,924
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Matco Parking Brake

I have heard a few pilots over here complain that the Matco Parking brake valve regularly leaks fluid.

Has any one else had this experience?

I was considering such valve until I received some...
Forum: RV-10 04-01-2010, 02:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,492
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Thumbs up Locks for doors

I would also like to know more
Forum: RV-10 01-18-2010, 02:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,869
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Wing Rotator

I agree with Bob having now almost completed my slow build wings (Very very slow and tedious!) I can not see any particular main advantages for the rotating frame supports whilst building. Like Bob,...
Forum: RV-10 11-23-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,591
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
RV10 Mid section bulkheads

Paul is this link to Mike Howes web site any good to you?

http://www.etigerrr.com/Fuselage/fuselage_section_25P5thru8.htm
Forum: RV-10 06-22-2009, 01:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,226
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Prop Governors

Thanks for your comments
Forum: RV-10 06-18-2009, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,226
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Prop Governer

Just curious to know if I need to be careful as to which hydraulic prop governor will fit the IO-540 on the RV10.

I would be grateful for any guidance.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 05-21-2009, 01:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,385
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Squeezer

I had almost the same question a few months ago and initially I bought el cheapo hand squeeze and found it to pretty useless at squeezing rivets at a consistent rate although it is OK for...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 04-22-2009, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,608
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Lowrance 1000 Jeppensen Unlock Wizard

I am curious to know if anyone out there might be able to help me out with the Lowrance Jeppensen Unlock Wizard as every time I try to download the programme it provides the following error.

When I...
Forum: RV-10 01-29-2009, 02:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,124
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Weld On 10

Im not sure if the information will be of any use as the product detailed below is apparantley a very similar product to Weld on 10 but as far as I know its not approved as such. I did send these...
Forum: RV-10 01-21-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 944
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
RV-10 Lycoming O-540-F1B5

Anyone fitted one of these to the RV10 and added FI?
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-21-2009, 04:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,564
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Lycoming O-540-F1B5 Wide/Narrow Deck

How important is it to have a wide deck engine or dsoent it make that much difference?

Has anyone used the above engine in an RV which originates from a Robinson R44
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-15-2009, 07:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,673
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
RV10 - IO540 AB1A5

Thank you again.

I dont suppose there would be any pictures somewhere that I could look at to get the difference between rear inlet and updraft clear in my head.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-15-2009, 07:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,673
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
RV10 - IO 540 AB1A5

Thanks for that - I would be interested to know from your experience if Vans are correct in what they say as below and is the IO 540 AB1A5 a rear inlet or updraft:

"The biggest hurdle would be the...
Forum: RV-10 01-15-2009, 05:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,150
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
RV-10 Lycoming IO 540 AB1A5

Has anyone installed this engine type into a RV10 or used it as the basis for an engine build?
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-15-2009, 05:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,673
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
RV10 IO540 AB1A5

Has anyone installed a IO 540 AB1A5 into an RV10 or used this engine as a base to start from?

I would like to hear from you.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-15-2009, 02:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,673
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
IO 540 AB1A5

Thanks for the comments.

Alan, your points are very interesting.

So in your view would it be a case of simply changing the piston pins and crank rods as this is a used engine Im looking at that...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-14-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,673
Posted By RV10 UK Builder
Modifying Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5

Hi everyone - yes Im new to this forum.

Anyway Im building the RV10 in the UK and looking at Lycoming engines.

So I was wondering if anyone out there knows what would need to be done to a AB1A5...
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