Spinner plate

Ron B. · #1 10-06-2015, 06:31 PM

I know Van's does not like being bugged and it's been over a month since I asked them. Anyone know if they have the IO-390 spinner plates available yet for the RV-14? I would like to proceed with installing the engine cowls soon and need a spinner plate before getting started on that.

vanduyn · #2 10-06-2015, 08:12 PM

I had the same issue and found out that the 13" constant speed spinner kit sold by vans is what they are using on their Rv-14. Spinner and cowl installed. Sure would be nice to have firewall forward kit!

TimO · #3 10-06-2015, 10:07 PM

I bought that CS-13 spinner kit and started on it today. I'm just guessing that I would follow the same procedure used on the RV-10 plans? The parts are slightly different in that I don't think the RV-10 had holes in the big plate (at least not as many), but other than that, my guess is the actual construction will be the same...at least I hope so, because I'll start cutting it tomorrow.

rvbuilder2002 · #4 10-06-2015, 11:02 PM

There is nothing different about the rear spinner bulkhead for the RV-14.

The difference is that builders will get a spinner that is pre-marked for all of the screw locations and trimming at the blade cutouts, which will make it very simple to install. A template is proved to to allow for marking and trimming the pieces removed from the blade cutouts to use as filler pieces behind the blades.

TimO · #5 10-07-2015, 03:58 PM

Super, then it should be easy. I'll get that spinner backplate mounted with the prop and get that cowl fit then.

Ron B. · #6 10-09-2015, 05:34 PM

I guess I did not bug Van's enough as I would have purchased a CS-13 spinner over a month ago had I not been told by two individuals that no spinner was available for purchase for the RV-14A with an IO-390 engine.
I'll have to place my order Monday.

TimO · #7 10-09-2015, 09:53 PM

Right now one of the biggest pressing things for me would be if I could buy the baffle kit. If anyone finds out that's orderable and has a part number, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'd also like to order the prop governor cable bracket.

rvbuilder2002 · #8 10-09-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron B.

I guess I did not bug Van's enough as I would have purchased a CS-13 spinner over a month ago had I not been told by two individuals that no spinner was available for purchase for the RV-14A with an IO-390 engine.
I'll have to place my order Monday.

Ron,
What you were told is correct. There is no RV-14 specific spinner kit available yet.
Van's has always had only one constant speed spinner kit. It is used on every model (except for the RV-12) from the RV-10 on down.

The RV-14 Power Plant Kit will have a model specific spinner kit. It is basically the same spinner kit, with some improvements (along with much improved install manual) that will help reduce the installation time (particularly for a first time builder). Once it has been released with the RV-14 power plant kit, it will probably become the standard spinner kit for all the models

As I mentioned previously, the rear bulkhead on the RV-14 spinner will be exactly the same as the standard spinner.

Ron B. · #9 10-11-2015, 09:13 AM

Scott, would you know if I purchase the S-602-1 and the S-602B backing plate and doubler ring, could I have them deleted from my spinner kit when it's becomes available?
Ron

rvbuilder2002 · #10 10-11-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron B.

Scott, would you know if I purchase the S-602-1 and the S-602B backing plate and doubler ring, could I have them deleted from my spinner kit when it's becomes available?
Ron

I don't think the spinner kit is a prebundled kit so I think that would be possible, but e-mail someone in the office to be sure.