I used the McMaster seals and a 3 M adhesive to secure them. I installed them as per Van's plans, on the door, not on the frame. They come down into the gutter and I left or built up the lip on the frame inboard of the gutter so that it is within 1/16 of the door when closed. Glad I did it this way. I am in and out of the cabin multitudes of dozens of times, grasping the airframe to enter. I believe if my seals had been attached to the door frame, I would have been stressing them every time I entered the cabin.
Your fear isn't realized in actual use. Mine have been on for two years and show no wear. Others have been in use longer with no negative attributes.
It all comes down to personal choice. If you like your method, that is all that matters.
It all comes down to personal choice. If you like your method, that is all that matters.
Hands down best advice you'll get here on the internet! Lets face it, probably 95% of the mods and extras added to RV-10s are nice to haves, not need to haves despite the rhetoric posted on various threads. The challenge is separating the wheat (a mod that corrects a known problem or weakness) vs. the chaff (a mod that is simply a personal preference, Ford vs. Chevy if you will), and even then the answer is seldom black or white.
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Todd "I drink and know things" Stovall
PP ASEL-IA
RV-10 N728TT - Flying!
WAR EAGLE!
Below are a few photos that might help someone. We opted for McMaster on our plane and so I'm in that camp and think they are great and in fact they still look brand new after 3 years and 500 hours.
I spent many, many, many hours trying to get the automotive style seals to fit properly. They look good and work well. However, I've also flown another -10 with the stock setup and they work fine and don't actually look bad.
Given my time again, I would go with the standard seals and spend my time doing something more productive.
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Paul
Mercy Air, White River FAWV
RV-10 ZU-IIZ - "Zeus"
Building Bearhawk Bravo - RV-18 not available
2019 Donation Made
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