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Forum: RV-8/8A 01-08-2008, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,717
Posted By brenegan
I bought some of those 'Aircraft grade' bnc...

I bought some of those 'Aircraft grade' bnc connectors at boeing surplus
before the retail store closed; never used them. strictly speaking, you don't
need them; but they would probably eliminate...
Forum: RV-8/8A 01-06-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,717
Posted By brenegan
I can't tell you about 'five years from now'...

I can't tell you about 'five years from now' sorry.... My tanks aren't flying yet. What I can say is this, the stuff wicked in very well, didn't affect
electrical conductivity and resolved my...
Forum: RV-8/8A 01-06-2008, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,717
Posted By brenegan
So lemme picture this... in the center of the...

So lemme picture this... in the center of the connector on the
outside of the tank you have some bubbling?
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/7538/fuelth5.jpg

And you opened the tank back up and...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-02-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,213
Posted By brenegan
The Corrosion wasn't on a weld.

The Corrosion wasn't on a weld.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 01-02-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,213
Posted By brenegan
Powder coated parts Corrosion

Getting my parts together last weekend for firewall assembly I noticed a small amount of bubbling on one of the powder coated weldments. We all know what that means.... Corrosion lives underneath....
Forum: Electrical Systems 12-23-2007, 09:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,540
Posted By brenegan
Why use a 5000? Seems like a RhinoPro 3000 would...

Why use a 5000? Seems like a RhinoPro 3000 would do the job just as good.
The price is about $100 cheaper too.
Forum: RV-7/7A 12-21-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,344
Posted By brenegan
That's awesome. I about fell out of my chair...

That's awesome. I about fell out of my chair laughing.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-20-2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,696
Posted By brenegan
That was my plan... size it accordingly and run...

That was my plan... size it accordingly and run it back in the same conduit.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 12-20-2007, 01:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,696
Posted By brenegan
Combining grounds for several circuits

I'm thinking of combining grounds for several circuits and running one
ground back to a forest of grounds behind my panel; namely landing and position lights and pitot heat. I was reading 43.13b chp...
Forum: RV-8/8A 12-16-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,717
Posted By brenegan
wick in some green loctite

wick in some green loctite
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-27-2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,770
Posted By brenegan
my Bad! DOH! (after re-reading the original...

my Bad! DOH! (after re-reading the original post!) :)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-27-2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,770
Posted By brenegan
Ditto.... and another theory is this could just...

Ditto.... and another theory is this could just be the anodizing? But take a picture and check with Vans.
Forum: Safety 11-26-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,906
Posted By brenegan
Maybe we can setup a group buy :) ??? I'd be...

Maybe we can setup a group buy :) ??? I'd be interested; dunno how that works though.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-23-2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,355
Posted By brenegan
It's a light gray, here's a pic for the...

It's a light gray, here's a pic for the color...

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9036/stackofribs012hw8.th.jpg (http://img99.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stackofribs012hw8.jpg)
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-22-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,423
Posted By brenegan
Do a search on their site using 'oops' keyword...

Do a search on their site using 'oops' keyword and you'll find them.
Alternatively, Avery sells an 'assortment' for $10, check them
out here:...
Forum: Northwest 11-18-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,310
Posted By brenegan
If you can send me a PM with contact info, I'll...

If you can send me a PM with contact info, I'll be glad to see if I can help.
I now I see the post is over a month old, maybe it's not needed.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-18-2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By brenegan
Looks like the 'satin' finish Grove puts on the...

Looks like the 'satin' finish Grove puts on the gear came thru? or is that the paint? It looks nice.
Forum: Northwest 11-18-2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,310
Posted By brenegan
I can help. I'll give you a call later this...

I can help. I'll give you a call later this afternoon (Sunday).
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-17-2007, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,073
Posted By brenegan
Scott, Do you have any pictures of your silver...

Scott,
Do you have any pictures of your silver gear? I was thinking I would be polishing and clear anodizing myself. This local company can do it: http://www.platers.net/services.htm . I'm curious...
Forum: RV-9/9A 11-12-2007, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,329
Posted By brenegan
Nice! Do you have pics of your trip? What was...

Nice! Do you have pics of your trip? What was your flight plan and how was the trip?
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 11-11-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,480
Posted By brenegan
I agree. I've rebuilt an O-360 and an IO-360 and...

I agree. I've rebuilt an O-360 and an IO-360 and followed ECI instructions and had no problems. If you have a good engine monitor, you will 'see' when the rings seat as the CHT temps will drop.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-11-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,783
Posted By brenegan
I agree. Although this particular SB doesn't...

I agree. Although this particular SB doesn't affect me; I think they should have, at the very least, given a discount.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-10-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,320
Posted By brenegan
Thanks mel! I see that AD's don't apply to...

Thanks mel! I see that AD's don't apply to experimental aircraft via 14 CFR 43.1(b). I should have looked this up before posting. Upon re-reading some of 14 CFR 39 regarding AD's, they also includes...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-10-2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,320
Posted By brenegan
My point is, I wonder why it was not made an AD.

My point is, I wonder why it was not made an AD.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-10-2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,320
Posted By brenegan
If it's a design deficiency I wonder why Vans...

If it's a design deficiency I wonder why Vans didn't make this service bulletin an AD instead. No price cut on the replacement parts either.
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 11-08-2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,901
Posted By brenegan
Ron, There are specific TCDS' for Engines,...

Ron,
There are specific TCDS' for Engines, Airframes, Propellers and Appliances. It's been implied in this thread, but I thought I'd make that clear for you. You'll find the static runup RPMs on the...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-08-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,249
Posted By brenegan
Thanks for sharing. I am thinking of going for...

Thanks for sharing. I am thinking of going for the 4-in-1 when I get to that point, so i'll make a note to get the tip as well. Your patch job looks good.
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-08-2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,249
Posted By brenegan
Did they charge you for the tip or send it...

Did they charge you for the tip or send it gratis? Do you have any pics of the cracks?
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-08-2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,292
Posted By brenegan
yea, put me down for two. My shirts always end up...

yea, put me down for two. My shirts always end up in the 'work clothes' pile... they just disappear and I wonder where they went for a long time... honey,
have you seen such-n-such shirt.... ans: no,...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 11-05-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,901
Posted By brenegan
Another option on the tach is to get an external...

Another option on the tach is to get an external one you point at the prop. I have this one: http://aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/onetouch.php and it's a piece of ****. There are others and...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 11-05-2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,901
Posted By brenegan
Not so. Read page 7 of the ECI recommended...

Not so. Read page 7 of the ECI recommended break-in procedures. I didn't say mag-check or extended run at full power, only to verify takeoff power is available. I provided you a link so all you have...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 11-05-2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,901
Posted By brenegan
ECI provides a good booklet on engine break-in...

ECI provides a good booklet on engine break-in instructions. It's on the web now: http://www.eci2fly.com/pages/tech.aspx#breakin
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 11-05-2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,901
Posted By brenegan
I disagree. Yes, it's insufficient to break in...

I disagree. Yes, it's insufficient to break in the cylinders; About an hour or so
of flight and you'll probaby start seeing the CHT rise and then drop to 'normal' levels; but if you are not getting...
Forum: RV Ongoing Maintenance Issues 11-05-2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,901
Posted By brenegan
Were you getting 2700 RPM with your enging/prop...

Were you getting 2700 RPM with your enging/prop combo anytime prior to
just replacing the cylinders?

Something else to check, besides 'get a new mechanic'...
If C/S prop you my check the prop...
Forum: RV-8/8A 11-05-2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,451
Posted By brenegan
Ok. So I'll ask the stupid question. What's the...

Ok. So I'll ask the stupid question. What's the reasoning behind running the
ground to the forest of tabs on the firewall vs using the structure as ground?
Is it corrosion issues or what? I'm not...
Forum: RV General Discussion/News 11-04-2007, 08:30 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 67,394
Posted By brenegan
WA use tax

For states that have use tax (I'm in WA), are you paying tax on the parts you
purchase or just the finished product (Completed plane)? I'd hate to pay taxes
twice on that rib/skin/gizmo that I...
Forum: RV-8/8A 10-28-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By brenegan
Here's my gap (and my first try at using...

Here's my gap (and my first try at using imageshack)...

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/1228/leftailerontrimgap011te0.th.jpg...
Forum: RV-8/8A 10-24-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By brenegan
Thanks. i've already moved on...1 wing done, one...

Thanks. i've already moved on...1 wing done, one to go. it's just bugged me
about the trim tab.
Forum: RV-8/8A 10-23-2007, 01:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By brenegan
Is a 9/32nd's Elevator Trim tab gap excessive?

Vans says it's OK. I have this gap after aligning the trailing edges. I'm thinking
of remaking the trim tab to see if i can reduce the gap (and possibly use
ribs instead of bending the tabs). Is it...
Forum: RV-8/8A 10-13-2007, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,007
Posted By brenegan
Thanks Jack. I should have searched the Grove...

Thanks Jack. I should have searched the Grove site a little more. I wonder why the person
who took my order didn't say THEY could do the work. Oh well, I guess a local shop will
get the...
Forum: RV-8/8A 10-13-2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,007
Posted By brenegan
What finish did you use on your Grove gear?

Did you alumiprep, alodine and paint, anodize, polish or something else??

I'm wondering about the anodizing process and possibly weaking the gear
strength.
Forum: RV-8/8A 10-12-2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 467
Posted By brenegan
Fuselage Jig for slow build -8

I have an early -8 kit where I bought everything up front except the finish kit.
Various reasons caused the fuselage to sit the past few years. I'll be starting
the Fuselage in a few months. If...
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