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05-08-2016, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Oklahoma City
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Originally Posted by amekler
being a non builder if cracks are found on the aileron hinge brackets on the 10 it looks like a labor intensive repair. anyone guess how many hours of labor required?
Alan
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It would probably take me 5 hours a wing, especially trying to stop drill a crack... All while working through the access panel. |
05-08-2016, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sun city, Ca.
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Just went to the airport and checked my 7A. Happy to say no issue to date with 200 hours. Bucking will be real fun though for someone out of practice. Like me! Just wondering if the updated assembly could be all bolted on...
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05-08-2016, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Laguna Hills, CA
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Make sure you fit your gust lock(s) when parked overnight, etc., to lessen shock to that bracket and its attachment points.
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05-08-2016, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
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RV-6A, 11 YRS, 720 hours - no defects or cracks found. The 6/6A has a "stub" rib at the hinges with five rivets common to the hinge and rib through the rear spar. This prevents flexing of the rear spar from hinge loads in that area. That is why cracks on a 6/6A would be very unusual compared to the other models.
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05-08-2016, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Would it be possible to get the thread title amended to include the SB number? Might aid future searches.
Thanks
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Arlington, WA
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05-08-2016, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
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Would it be possible to get the thread title amended to include the SB number? Might aid future searches.
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When doing your condition inspection, you should really be going to Van's SB webpage, not hear to look for SB's.
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RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
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05-08-2016, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Asheville, NC
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When doing your condition inspection, you should really be going to Van's SB webpage, not hear to look for SB's. |
Good tip of course. My inspection completed 2-27 this year. 
I just inspected mine for the SB today. 500 hrs, slow build. The suspect area looks just as pristine as the day I built it. Logs noted and I am ready for my weekly commute tomorrow AM.
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05-08-2016, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Locust Grove, GA
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N10VC--RV10
1014 hours, 6 years old. No cracks or problems noted.
It takes about 1 1/2 hours in the RV-10 with some help holding the aileron, which was Carol today (even on Mother's Day---what a trooper!). Now I have to go cook on the grill. 
Vic
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Kitplanes "Unairworthy" monthly feature
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05-08-2016, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
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I have read the SB and have one question, how the heck you stop drill the cracks from inside the wing?
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Bill R.
RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
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05-08-2016, 03:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Locust Grove, GA
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Drill guide
That's why you are making the drill guide using the bracket as a template and then making very careful measurements and drilling from the outside to stop the cracks from propagating any further. Take your time and read the SB, or talk to someone who can explain it. You REALLY want to be careful here as you are drilling on the spar.
Vic
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Built RV-4, RV-6, 2-RV-10's, RV-7A, RV-8, Prescott Pusher, Kitfox Model II, Kitfox Speedster, Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Just Superstol, DAR, A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor, CFII-ASMEL/ASES
Kitplanes "Unairworthy" monthly feature
EAA Sport Aviation "Checkpoints" column
EAA Homebuilt Council Chair/member EAA BOD
Author "Pre-Buy Guide for Amateur-Built Aircraft"
www.Baselegaviation.com
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