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10-14-2015, 04:23 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: hilltop lakes' Texas
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I believe if the strip is made from metal, either the leading edge will require stretching or the trailing edge will require shrinking to get it to fit properly. This might be a consideration when determining the material used. Good luck!
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10-14-2015, 05:49 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: N.C.
Posts: 144
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Targa strip
Sure wish you were in North Carolina....id replace or repair what's on your ship for you.
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10-15-2015, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Lewisville, Tx
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Wow, thanks for all the replies! Hopefully I can find someone here in Texas that can help me. If not, I may have to fly it to someone who can. Thanks again!
Pat Enloe
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10-28-2015, 01:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Lewisville, Tx
Posts: 9
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Since I'm fixing up the canopy, can someone tell me if the part number for the rubber seal along the front edge of the canopy? It's the seal that the canopy leading edge lowers onto. Having a hard time finding part numbers from just the Van's CD. Would purchasing the full size paper plans help to identify parts? Thanks again!
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10-29-2015, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 2,089
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Quote:
Originally Posted by penloe
Since I'm fixing up the canopy, can someone tell me if the part number for the rubber seal along the front edge of the canopy? It's the seal that the canopy leading edge lowers onto. Having a hard time finding part numbers from just the Van's CD. Would purchasing the full size paper plans help to identify parts? Thanks again!
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Small parts like that seal aren't part of the plans or kit, they are done by the builder and are possibly unique to that particular aircraft. You may just have to find something close enough.
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Colin P.
RV-6A #20603
Complete 5/10/19
PP SEL / A&P
I donate every year on my B-Day (in Dec), but donated early in Sep'19.
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10-29-2015, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WingsOnWheels
Small parts like that seal aren't part of the plans or kit, they are done by the builder and are possibly unique to that particular aircraft. You may just have to find something close enough.
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That seal was a part of the original RV-6A kit, I got one with my kit... however some later VAF postings say that the specific V-shaped seal is no longer available.
More info here and my picture of the original seal...
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=54519
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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10-29-2015, 11:22 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Plano, TX
Posts: 2,089
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Quote:
Originally Posted by az_gila
That seal was a part of the original RV-6A kit, I got one with my kit... however some later VAF postings say that the specific V-shaped seal is no longer available.
More info here and my picture of the original seal...
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=54519
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My mistake, But I have a slider so no seals....
What do they include in the kits these days? Maybe that would work.
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Colin P.
RV-6A #20603
Complete 5/10/19
PP SEL / A&P
I donate every year on my B-Day (in Dec), but donated early in Sep'19.
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10-29-2015, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WingsOnWheels
My mistake, But I have a slider so no seals....
What do they include in the kits these days? Maybe that would work.
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They call out this channel -
http://www.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bin/...&action=search
Looks sort of like a hollow raindrop on it's side...
Pics and more details here -
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=61583
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Gil Alexander
EAA Technical Counselor, Airframe Mechanic
Half completed RV-10 QB purchased
RV-6A N61GX - finally flying
Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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